Iconic: Chicago AI & Indie 2026 — Best AI Work
Iconic: Chicago AI & Indie 2026 — Best AI Work is a film festival organized by Iconic: Chicago AI & Indie. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is November 17, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 1, 2026.
Overview
Iconic: Chicago AI & Indie brings independent and AI-oriented cinema together in Chicago. Its current cycle includes a dedicated Best AI Work submission category.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Directors, producers, film studios and independent teams from around the world may participate; only completed films are considered.
- Participant types
- Creator, Team
- Languages
- Films not in English require English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Best AI Work: USD 9 at earliest deadlines and USD 10 across later deadlines; FilmFreeway Gold discounts are listed. USD 9–10
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Dedicated Best AI Work recognition; no cash prize was stated on the reviewed page. Best AI Work award
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- February 11, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Results announced
- November 25, 2026
- Event dates
- December 5, 2026 – December 5, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Dedicated Best AI Work category. The published category does not state a minimum AI-generated percentage.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit a completed film via FilmFreeway with synopsis, poster and film stills; entrants must control all required rights.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 1, 2026.
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