Montreal AI Indie Festival 2027
Montreal AI Indie Festival 2027 is a film festival organized by Montreal AI Indie Festival. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is January 4, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Montreal AI Indie Festival combines short-film programming with a dedicated set of AI craft awards. It accepts AI-generated, AI-assisted and hybrid workflows from creators worldwide.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Canada and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Films from every country are welcome. Maximum runtime is 40 minutes and films completed after Jan 1, 2024 are eligible.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Non-English films should include English or French subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Early tiers are USD 8–20 depending on deadline; several later deadlines are listed as free. USD 8–20 on early tiers; later listed deadlines free
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Music & Audio and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Awards include Best AI Film, AI Director, AI Screenplay, AI Cinematography, AI Editing, AI Sound and Score, and Emerging Filmmaker. Festival awards across AI film and craft categories
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 25, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 4, 2027
- Results announced
- January 11, 2027
- Event dates
- January 18, 2027 – January 18, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI-generated, AI-assisted and hybrid films are accepted; traditional films also compete, while dedicated AI awards recognize AI film, screenplay, editing, sound and related craft.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway and select the relevant AI award category; multiple submissions are allowed.
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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