Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 25, 2026.
People’s International Film Festival of India 2026 — Best AI-Assisted Film
People’s International Film Festival of India 2026 — Best AI-Assisted Film is a film festival organized by People's International Film Festival of India. Submissions closed on October 25, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
PIFFI's inaugural Bhopal edition includes a dedicated AI-Assisted Film competition inside a wider international festival. The rules focus on transparent tool disclosure, rights clearance and responsible use of synthetic voices and likenesses.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to filmmakers, producers, production houses, film schools and independent creators from all countries. AI-Assisted Films may run up to 30 minutes.
- Participant types
- Student
- Languages
- Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Regular: INR 1,000 standard / INR 600 student. Late: INR 2,000 standard / INR 1,200 student. INR 1,000 regular / INR 2,000 late
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Best AI-Assisted Film receives INR 50,000. The overall festival advertises a total prize pool of up to INR 1,500,000. INR 50,000 Best AI-Assisted Film award
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- July 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 25, 2026
- Results announced
- November 25, 2026
- Event dates
- December 17, 2026 – December 20, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Entrants must declare AI use and disclose the tools and purposes. AI-generated voices, faces or likenesses of real people require appropriate permission.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway, declare all AI use and tools, clear copyright/privacy/publicity rights, and keep the AI-Assisted Film runtime at 30 minutes or less.
Source Verification
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