AI Toronto Shorts Fest 2027
AI Toronto Shorts Fest 2027 is a film festival organized by AI Toronto Shorts Fest. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is March 1, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
AI Toronto Shorts Fest is a short-film event with multiple dedicated AI craft and film awards. It welcomes AI-generated, AI-assisted and hybrid work from creators worldwide.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Canada and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Films from every country are welcome; maximum runtime is 40 minutes and films completed after Jan 1, 2024 are eligible.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Non-English films must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Standard fees progress from USD 8 earlybird to USD 22 from the late deadline onward. USD 8–22 depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Awards include Best AI Film, Best AI Experimental Film, AI screenplay, cinematography, editing and other festival distinctions. Festival awards including Best AI Film and Best AI Experimental Film
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 24, 2026
- Submission deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Results announced
- March 8, 2027
- Event dates
- March 15, 2027 – March 15, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The festival includes dedicated AI awards and accepts AI-generated, AI-assisted and hybrid work, alongside other short films under the same jury program.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway and select the relevant AI award category; multiple submissions are allowed.
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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