World AI Cinema & Creativity Festival (WAICF) India 2027 — AI Cinema Awards
World AI Cinema & Creativity Festival (WAICF) India 2027 — AI Cinema Awards is a film festival organized by World AI Cinema & Creativity Festival / Film Dais / JIFF ecosystem. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is December 5, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
WAICF India screens AI-driven narrative film, documentaries, animated work, music videos, and advertising in Jaipur on 8–12 January 2027. Its own official festival website and organizer-managed Festhome listing show live entry routes. AI tool disclosure and cleared third-party rights are required; conditional prize claims and future-production eligibility wording must be reconfirmed.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open worldwide to filmmakers, AI creators, independent artists, students, studios and researchers; multiple works may be submitted; originals and properly licensed material only.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Any spoken language accepted; films not in English must provide English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Organizer & Festhome show AI shorts USD 35 regular by Aug 15, USD 45 late by Oct 15, USD 55 extended by Dec 5, 2026; AI feature USD 70, 80, 100 at the same stages. Platform membership discounts may apply. USD 45 (AI short film, late stage to Oct 15); USD 80 (AI feature, late stage)
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D, AI Design & Advertising and AI Music & Audio. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Top 3–5 category selections and AI-specific awards/certificates/trophies; potential cash prizes up to INR 2,500,000 stated as dependent on sponsors, not confirmed payable amounts for each category.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- July 16, 2026
- Submission deadline
- December 5, 2026
- Results announced
- January 9, 2027
- Event dates
- January 8, 2027 – January 12, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI-generated and AI-assisted works are accepted. Disclose AI tools/platforms, production workflow, human creative contribution and permission for all included assets; AI does not need to be the sole production method.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit online screener or secure film link, synopsis, poster if available, creator biography, film/production details, AI tools and the human–AI production process. AI shorts listed >1 and 45 and <180 minutes. Festhome category must be selected.
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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