New York Short Animation Festival 2027 — AI Animation
New York Short Animation Festival 2027 — AI Animation is a film festival organized by New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF). It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is September 1, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 1, 2026.
Overview
NYSAF runs four seasonal animation competitions and an annual New York City screening. The current edition includes a dedicated AI Animation category for work using AI in visuals, sound or editing.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The festival welcomes animators from around the world and groups entries by age. College students and professionals may enter individually or as a group.
- Participant types
- Open to All
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Films not in English must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- AI Animation: USD 33 at each seasonal earlybird deadline and USD 40 at each seasonal regular deadline; FilmFreeway Gold rates are lower. USD 33–40
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Animation & 3D, and also relevant to AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Seasonal winners receive recognition and advance to the annual competition. Annual winners receive an official trophy; selected work may receive additional screening opportunities. Festival laurels, certificate and annual trophy
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 2, 2026
- Submission deadline
- September 1, 2027
- Results announced
- September 15, 2027
- Event dates
- October 23, 2027 – October 23, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
AI Animation accepts animations involving any use of AI tools, including visuals, sound or editing.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit digitally through FilmFreeway. Animations must be no longer than 15 minutes, at least 1080p HD, and entrants must hold all required content rights.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 1, 2026.
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