AI ZONE International AI Film Festival 2026 — 2nd Edition
AI ZONE International AI Film Festival 2026 — 2nd Edition is an AI Video & Film competition organized by AI ZONE. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is November 30, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
AI ZONE's second international edition is an online AI-cinema competition for films, animation, experimental projects and hybrid work. Platform publication is optional; filmmakers retain ownership of their work.
Who Can Enter?
Open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Presented as an international/global AI film festival. Works of any language are accepted; English subtitles are recommended where dialogue is present.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Any language accepted; English subtitles recommended if dialogue is present.
- Entry fee
- Free submission.
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and Multimodal AIGC.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: USD 500 Grand Prize for an Official Selection that opts into non-exclusive AI ZONE publication, plus Best AI Comedy, Drama, Experimental, Visual Achievement, Animated, Horror and Sci-Fi jury awards. USD 500 Grand Prize + jury awards
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- June 19, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Results announced
- December 15, 2026
- Event dates
- January 15, 2027 – January 15, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Artificial intelligence must play a significant role in the creative process; AI-generated, AI-assisted, animation, experimental and hybrid formats are accepted.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway, use AI significantly, hold all necessary rights and comply with the terms of the AI tools used.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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