Imagination Films International Festival 2027 — Best AI Short Film
Imagination Films International Festival 2027 — Best AI Short Film is a film festival organized by Imagination Films International Festival. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is April 30, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Imagination Films International Festival is a multi-category Indian festival whose 2027 edition includes a dedicated AI short-film competition alongside international, national, animation and documentary sections.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The festival accepts international submissions; AI projects must have been completed on or after Jan 1, 2024.
- Participant types
- Student, Creator
- Entry fee
- INR 800 earlybird, INR 1,000 standard, INR 1,200 late and INR 1,400 extended; student and Gold-member pricing available. INR 800–1,400 standard depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Dedicated Best AI Short Film festival award. Best AI Short Film award
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Results announced
- June 30, 2027
- Event dates
- August 21, 2027 – August 22, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The festival publishes a dedicated Best AI Short Film category for projects completed on or after Jan 1, 2024.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway under Best AI Short Film and comply with the festival's general completion-date, rights and technical requirements.
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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