GSF Awards 2027 — AI-Generated Categories
GSF Awards 2027 — AI-Generated Categories is an AI Video & Film competition organized by Global Short Film Awards. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is January 31, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
GSF Awards is a long-running short-film competition with dedicated AI-generated categories. Its rules explicitly define AI entries as films with at least 51% AI-generated content.
Who Can Enter?
Open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Individuals, professional or amateur filmmakers, students, nonprofits, educational institutions and public/private entities are eligible.
- Participant types
- Student, Creator
- Languages
- Films must be in English or include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- AI categories list USD 40 earlybird, USD 50 closing and USD 60 extended standard fees. USD 40–60 standard by deadline for AI categories
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and Creative AI Applications.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Engraved category awards, winner laurels/certificates, event access for one representative of winning films and possible sponsor/distribution prizes. Engraved awards, Cannes event access and sponsor prizes
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- June 22, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Results announced
- February 15, 2027
- Event dates
- May 15, 2027 – May 15, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI-designated categories require the film to be at least 51% AI-generated. Films are limited to 15 minutes including titles and credits.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit online through FilmFreeway; AI-category entries must be 15 minutes or less and at least 51% AI-generated.
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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