International Black & Diversity Film Festival 2027 — AI-Generated Films
International Black & Diversity Film Festival 2027 — AI-Generated Films is a film festival organized by Black Actors & Film Guild Canada / IBDFF. 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 October 8, 2026.
Overview
International Black & Diversity Film Festival is a Canadian film event centered on Black cinema and cultural inclusion while also welcoming international independent productions.
The 2027 edition lists dedicated short- and feature-length AI-generated film submission categories.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Canada and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Festival describes films from across the globe and welcomes filmmakers of diverse backgrounds. AI-specific categories: under 30 minutes (short), over 30 minutes (feature); category text does not specify an AI generation percentage.
- Participant types
- Creator, Artist
- Entry fee
- Standard fees on both AI-generated categories: USD 15 earlybird (to 2026-06-30), USD 20 regular (to 2026-11-30), USD 25 late (to 2027-01-01), USD 35 extended (to 2027-01-31); Gold Member fees lower. USD 15–35 (AI film categories; standard by deadline)
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Best AI-Generated Short Film and Best AI-Generated Film listed as dedicated submission categories; festival advertises trophy awards, but an AI-specific cash award is not stated.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- May 13, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Results announced
- February 10, 2027
- Event dates
- April 29, 2027 – May 1, 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-Generated Short Film (30 min) categories accept works entirely or largely created with generative AI tools.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit via the official FilmFreeway AI-generated short (30 min) category; include a viewable work and follow festival general rights/submission terms.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 8, 2026.
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