Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2027 — AI Film
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2027 — AI Film is a film festival organized by Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. It is open to participants worldwide and has not opened for submissions yet. The organizer lists April 30, 2027 as the submission deadline. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
BISFF's 17th edition includes a distinct AI Film competition alongside its established international program. The AI section is stricter than general AI-assisted categories because every scene must use AI-generated shots.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to entrants aged 18 or older. Production country may be any country; AI Film entries must meet the dedicated category's original-script and AI-shot rules.
- Languages
- English subtitles are mandatory when applicable.
- Entry fee
- AI Film category fees are USD 15 regular, USD 25 at the paid deadline and USD 35 at the late deadline, with Gold-member discounts. USD 15–35 depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: The festival lists three prizes for Best AI Film. Three Best AI Film prizes
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- February 1, 2027
- Submission deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Results announced
- July 15, 2027
- Event dates
- August 5, 2027 – August 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 AI Film category requires an original script and AI-generated shots in every scene, with rights cleared for all submitted material.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit a fiction short of 10 minutes or less based on an original script, using AI-generated shots in every scene and holding all required rights.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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