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AI New Orleans SHORTS 2026
AI New Orleans SHORTS 2026 is a film festival organized by AI New Orleans SHORTS. Submissions closed on October 16, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
AI New Orleans SHORTS is a one-day in-person screening in Marrero, Louisiana. It emphasizes story-first filmmaking and requires a clear, substantive role for AI rather than promotional-only use.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to short films of any genre from any country. Films must be 20 minutes or less and completed on or after January 1, 2024.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- English dialogue or English subtitles for non-English dialogue.
- Entry fee
- Final-tier standard fee is USD 18; FilmFreeway Gold fee is USD 16. USD 18 standard at final tier
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Music & Audio and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Official awards include Best AI Short, Best Director, Best Music Video, Best Experimental Film, Best Visual Work, Best Sound & Score and Best Editing; no cash prize is stated.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 6, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 16, 2026
- Results announced
- October 23, 2026
- Event dates
- October 31, 2026 – October 31, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI must have played a real, describable role in the script, images, voice, score or edit. AI used only for marketing or a poster does not qualify.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway. Film must be 20 minutes or less, completed on/after 2024-01-01, use AI substantively in at least one part of the filmmaking process, and disclose where AI was used in submission notes.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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