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New York International Film Awards (NYIFA) — Best AI Film, October 2026
New York International Film Awards (NYIFA) — Best AI Film, October 2026 is an award organized by New York International Film Awards (NYIFA). Submissions closed on October 28, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
The New York International Film Awards (NYIFA) is a monthly film and screenplay competition with quarterly public screenings in Manhattan.
Its current October 2026 FilmFreeway listing includes a distinct Best AI Film category. Submissions are international, and only a subset of monthly short-film winners is selected for public screenings.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Submissions from filmmakers worldwide; entrants must hold rights. Projects of any film genre and length are accepted, but projects over 25 minutes cannot be included in the public screening event.
- Participant types
- Creator, Artist
- Languages
- English
- Entry fee
- Best AI Film: standard USD 50 at Oct 8 regular deadline or USD 55 at Oct 28 late deadline; Gold discounts listed as USD 45 and USD 49.50. Fees non-refundable. USD 50 (regular) / USD 55 (late); Best AI Film
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Award.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Official laurels and digital certificates for awards recipients; a jury selects some shorts for quarterly public screening at Producers Club, New York. Optional physical trophies cost extra.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- October 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 28, 2026
- Results announced
- November 6, 2026
- Event dates
- November 6, 2026
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 Film submission category is listed; no minimum generative AI usage percentage is published in the rules.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Enter Best AI Film through FilmFreeway. Non-English films need English subtitles; submit the entire film rather than an excerpt. Resolution must be at least 720p HD.
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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