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AI San Diego Indie 2026 — Best AI Innovation
AI San Diego Indie 2026 — Best AI Innovation is a film festival organized by AI San Diego Indie. Submissions closed on October 29, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
AI San Diego Indie is a first-year festival featuring AI-assisted and fully AI-generated films, with an event in San Diego on 14 November 2026.
An individual award, High Tide — Best AI Innovation, recognizes inventive use of AI in filmmaking. Both short and feature-length films are accepted.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to filmmakers worldwide at any experience level. Films must have been completed in the previous 30 months.
- Participant types
- Creator, Artist
- Languages
- English
- Entry fee
- Best AI Innovation category standard USD 11 regular, USD 15 late; students USD 9 / USD 13; Gold USD 9 / USD 13. USD 11 (regular) / USD 15 (late); Best AI Innovation
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: High Tide — Best AI Innovation; other awards include Best Film, Best Director and Best Editing. No monetary prize indicated.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 20, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 29, 2026
- Results announced
- November 5, 2026
- Event dates
- November 14, 2026 – November 14, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI-assisted and fully AI-generated films are eligible; an optional short note on AI tools used is encouraged but not required.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Digital film, minimum 1080p; any duration; English subtitles for non-English dialogue. AI workflow note appreciated but not mandatory.
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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