Creative Life International Film Festival 2026 — Animated / AI Short Film
Creative Life International Film Festival 2026 — Animated / AI Short Film is a film festival organized by Creative Life International Film Festival (CLIFF). It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is December 5, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 9, 2026.
Overview
The first Creative Life International Film Festival in Mumbai offers separate Indian and international awards for Animated/AI Short Films. Public FilmFreeway category entries are open. The official rules accept films up to 20 minutes, require English subtitles for other languages, and clarify that adult submitters must file entries on behalf of creators under 18. Final extension ends December 5, 2026.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: International Animated/AI Short Film category accepts films from outside India; separate Indian category exists. Short films maximum 20 minutes including titles. FilmFreeway rules require an adult aged 18+ to submit on behalf of minor filmmakers.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Films not in English must have English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- As of Oct 9 regular period: International Animated/AI standard INR 3,000 (Gold INR 2,700); Indian Animated/AI INR 2,000 (Gold INR 1,800). Late: international INR 3,500 / Indian INR 2,500. Extended: international INR 4,500 / Indian INR 3,500. Payment non-refundable. INR 3,000 international AI regular / INR 2,000 Indian AI regular
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: Best Indian and Best International Animated/AI Short Film producer awards, plus direction, character design, editing, sound and music distinctions; physical trophies/certificates at event venue. No cash award amount specified. Best International Animated/AI Short Film and Best Indian Animated/AI Short Film awards; trophy/certificate
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- December 5, 2026
- Results announced
- December 12, 2026
- Event dates
- December 20, 2026 – December 20, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Both Indian and international Animated/AI Short Film categories expressly accept animation or AI-made shorts; official rules do not specify a minimum proportion of AI-generated content.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway under Indian or International Animated/AI Short Film, with a short of maximum 20 minutes (including credits). Selected films must supply poster, trailer and screener copy by Dec 15, 2026, after Dec 12 notification.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 9, 2026.
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