Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on December 15, 2026.
Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival 2027 — AI Films
Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival 2027 — AI Films is a film festival organized by Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival. Submissions closed on November 10, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
First Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival edition screens Jan 8–10, 2027 in Kolkata. Its dedicated AI Films category is free on Festhome for international entries and has a separate India-specific submission route.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: International productions may enter via Festhome. Indian productions must use the festival's separate specified Google Form, not Festhome. Up to five films per creator/production house, separately submitted.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Any spoken language; English subtitles required by platform festival requirements.
- Entry fee
- Festhome AI Films category USD 0 at early, standard, late and extended deadlines through Nov 10, 2026. Other non-AI categories carry separate fees. Indian submissions use a separate form whose fee was not independently confirmed. Free (AI Films category on Festhome)
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Best AI Film and category awards listed; certificates for participants. No AI-category-specific cash award verified.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 17, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 10, 2026
- Results announced
- December 15, 2026
- Event dates
- January 8, 2027 – January 10, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI Films section invites filmmaking using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Submitters must control all rights; event may use excerpts for promotion.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
AI Films category under 20 minutes; works generally completed Jan 2024 onward; submit downloadable screener on Festhome, password if needed. Selected films need MP4, MOV or DCP master. Non-Indian productions use Festhome; Indian productions must use the separately specified festival form.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 8, 2026.
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