Chicago AI Film Festival 2027
Chicago AI Film Festival 2027 is a film festival organized by Playground Pastime. The current submission deadline is January 31, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Produced by Playground Pastime, Chicago AI Film Festival focuses on original AI-generated storytelling. The 2027 edition includes short-film, long-film and AI-driven music-video categories.
Who Can Enter?
Eligibility details: No geographic restriction was confirmed on the reviewed official listing.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Entry fee
- Standard fee is USD 35 earlybird, USD 45 regular and USD 55 extended for the listed film/music-video categories. USD 35–55 depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Music & Audio. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Festival selection and awards recognition; no verified cash prize pool was stated on the reviewed listing. Festival recognition and awards
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- October 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Results announced
- April 1, 2027
- Event dates
- April 17, 2027 – April 17, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Film categories require original AI-generated films; the music-video category requires an original AI-driven music video.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit an original AI-generated film or AI-driven music video within the category runtime requirements through FilmFreeway.
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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