London AI Independent 2027

London AI Independent is a new festival for independently produced films, with an in-person screening and filmmaker Q&A at Sirlute Studios, London on 19 June 2027. AI needs to contribute meaningfully to a project but does not have to dominate finished shots; the festival welcomes short or mid-length works up to 60 minutes. Major-studio-funded productions are excluded. Films not in English must include English subtitles, and filmmakers must retain appropriate rights to all assets. The organizer-managed FilmFreeway page provides a public Submit Now action and a Best Use of AI award section. Submission fee tiers run from USD 12 to USD 16, with a final deadline of 2 June 2027.

Eligibility details: Independently produced films only; major-studio-financed productions are not eligible. Short and mid-length films of no more than 60 minutes. Multiple distinct films allowed with separate submission fees; entrant must control use rights.

Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.

The organizer lists: Seven jury distinctions: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Use of AI, Best Documentary, Best Animation and Best Experimental Film; selected films screen with a director Q&A. No guaranteed cash payout identified.

AI must make a meaningful contribution to film creation through generation, animation, editing, sound design, or concept. It need not dominate the finished work. Projects financed or produced by a major studio are ineligible. Entrants must own/licence all film and AI elements.

Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.

Submit via FilmFreeway in the Best Use of AI or another appropriate award category; AI must materially shape a film of 60 minutes or less. Provide English dialogue or English subtitles and secure permissions for footage, music and all AI-generated content.