Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival 2027 — Full A.I.
Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival 2027 — Full A.I. is a film festival organized by Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is February 26, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival added a distinct Full A.I. category for its 2027 edition in Willcox, Arizona.
The showcase has strict AI-generation, runtime and family-friendly requirements and is judged separately from regular awards.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to filmmakers of any age and experience level. Full A.I. submissions must be family-friendly rated G/PG, narrative rather than experimental, and 5–10 minutes; no music videos. Festival says films produced before 2025 are ineligible.
- Participant types
- Open to All
- Entry fee
- Full A.I. standard: USD 10 earlybird (to 2026-10-30), USD 15 regular (to 2027-01-29), USD 20 extended (to 2027-02-26). Gold Member discounts shown. USD 10–20 (Full A.I. standard by deadline)
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: AI section is evaluated independently of conventional prize divisions. Top ten ranked AI films are screened separately; the top film also screens in the main festival block. No guaranteed AI cash prize.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- July 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- February 26, 2027
- Results announced
- April 19, 2027
- Event dates
- May 15, 2027 – May 15, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Full A.I. section requires narrative, character-driven films that are 100% AI-created except for voice and music; no experimental films; G or PG rating; 5–10 minutes exactly.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
FilmFreeway upload with downloadable screener (MP4 or MOV recommended) and a film description declaring the AI apps/tools used. Provide applicable music or image licenses; foreign-language films should include English subtitles.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 8, 2026.
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