Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 19, 2026.
AI Film Festival Africa 2026
AI Film Festival Africa 2026 is a film festival organized by AI Film Festival Africa / LeCinema. Submissions closed on October 31, 2026, 23:59 (EAT). These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
AI Film Festival Africa's first edition uses the theme “Imagine a Future Worth Building—What does Africa look like in 2063?” and combines open global participation with a clear Africa-centered storytelling requirement.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Madagascar and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to creators everywhere, including individuals, teams, students, studios and first-time filmmakers. Entrants need not live in Africa, but the film must meaningfully explore Africa, its people, cultures or futures.
- Participant types
- Individual, Team, Student
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Films must be in English or provide English translation/subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter.
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Music & Audio and Multimodal AIGC. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: The organizer states that the top three films will receive prizes, with exact prize details to be announced. Top 3 prizes — details to be announced
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 14, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 31, 2026, 23:59 (EAT)
- Results announced
- November 19, 2026
- Event dates
- November 28, 2026 – November 28, 2026
Entries close at 23:59 in the organizer's stated timezone (EAT, Antananarivo time). Convert it to your own time before you plan the submission.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI or emerging filmmaking tools must be used meaningfully in writing, concept, image/video generation, animation, sound, music, editing, VFX or another production stage.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Create a film up to 15 minutes, use AI meaningfully, publish it publicly on YouTube with the required tags/mention and submit the public link.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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