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22nd Rengo International Film Festival 2026 — AI-Generated Short
22nd Rengo International Film Festival 2026 — AI-Generated Short is a film festival organized by FECIR — Rengo International Film Festival. Submissions closed on October 11, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
The 22nd Rengo International Film Festival in Chile runs from 23 to 28 November 2026 and includes a distinct competition for international AI-generated short films. It accepts fiction, documentary and experimental shorts created in whole or in part with AI tools. Eligible works must have been produced from 2025 onward and be no longer than ten minutes including credits. The festival states that up to five AI films can be selected and identifies a Renkü statuette plus an unspecified cash prize for the best film. Public entry is available through the Festhome AI category; its deadline is 11 October 2026.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Chile and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: International filmmakers, artists, students and audiovisual professionals. Eligible film completed in 2025 or later; up to 10 minutes, including credits. Preference given to Chilean premieres; no country restriction in this category.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Spanish subtitles are listed in the general Festhome festival requirements; precise exemptions are not separately confirmed for the AI category.
- Entry fee
- AI-generated short: standard USD 10 through 2026-07-31; late USD 15 through 2026-10-11. Festhome member discounts are presented separately. USD 15 (late); USD 10 standard (AI-generated short)
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Renkü Statuette for Best International AI-Generated Short Film 2026 with an unspecified cash prize and possible sponsor prizes; Special Jury Prize also listed. Prize amount not confirmed.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- May 29, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 11, 2026
- Results announced
- October 31, 2026
- Event dates
- November 23, 2026 – November 28, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
International AI-generated short category accepts films partially or entirely produced with AI tools, fiction, documentary or experimental. Films must be from 2025 onward and no longer than 10 minutes including credits. No minimum AI share is specified.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit AI-generated short via International Ai-Generated Short section on Festhome. Works may be wholly or partially AI-made, must be completed from 2025, must run at most 10 minutes including credits. Organizers select at most five works in this section.
Source Verification
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