Bistrita Romania International Film Festival 2027 — Best AI Short
Bistrita Romania International Film Festival 2027 — Best AI Short is a film festival organized by Bistrita Romania International Film Festival (BRIFF). It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is July 31, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 9, 2026.
Overview
The fifth Bistrita Romania International Film Festival takes place in Bistrița, Romania, August 13–15, 2027. The Festhome page explicitly lists a Best AI Short section with an entry button, international eligibility, rules, and graduated fees. Participants retain rights to submitted work and supply an online screener.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Romania and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: International festival; director nationalities and production countries any; original completed work, 2–30 minutes, copyright cleared; no premiere requirement.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- English subtitles required for non-English language films.
- Entry fee
- AI Short section: EUR 8.83 early through Jan 31 2027; EUR 10.60 standard to Apr 30; EUR 12 late to Jun 30; EUR 13 extended to Jul 31; non-refundable. Festhome discounts shown separately. EUR 8.83 early; EUR 10.60 standard; up to EUR 13 extended
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Best AI Short award category is listed; winners receive festival winner laurel and Certificate of Achievement. No dedicated monetary AI prize verified.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 26, 2026
- Submission deadline
- July 31, 2027
- Results announced
- August 6, 2027
- Event dates
- August 13, 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
Dedicated BEST AI SHORT category listed on Festhome and AI Tools accepted; no minimum generative AI percentage is specified in the festival rules.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Choose BEST AI SHORT (over 2 and under 30 minutes) in Festhome; provide a private accessible screener link, at least 720p film, and English subtitles if not in English.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 9, 2026.
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