Japan International Film Festival 2027 — AI Cinema
Japan International Film Festival 2027 — AI Cinema is a film festival organized by Japan International Film Festival. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is January 15, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Japan International Film Festival at Tokyo Haneda Airport includes a dedicated AI Cinema program for feature, short and vertical work where visuals are substantially generated with generative AI.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Japan and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The festival describes itself as a global competition for filmmakers from around the world. Dedicated AI categories are open under the published generative-AI rules.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Non-English films must meet the festival's English-subtitle requirements.
- Entry fee
- At the current late deadline: AI Feature USD 100, AI Short USD 75 and AI Vertical USD 70; extended fees rise to USD 125, USD 95 and USD 90. USD 70–100 at current late deadline depending on AI category
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Best AI Feature Film, Best AI Short Film, Best AI Vertical Film and Best AI Kawaii Award. Best AI Feature, AI Short, AI Vertical and AI Kawaii awards
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- February 3, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Results announced
- January 31, 2027
- Event dates
- March 26, 2027 – March 27, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Dedicated AI Feature, Short and Vertical categories require visuals to be fully or significantly generated using generative AI; AI tools must be identified.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit under AI Feature, AI Short or AI Vertical Film, identify the AI tools used and comply with runtime, 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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