15th Short Film Breaks 2026 — Best AI Film
15th Short Film Breaks 2026 — Best AI Film is a film festival organized by Short Film Breaks. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is December 10, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Short Film Breaks is a Romanian international festival with a dedicated AI category. Its Best AI Film competition is open across genres and sits alongside the festival's established Golden Elephant awards.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Romania and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The Best AI Film description accepts films of any genre created using AI. The festival operates internationally and has global audience screenings.
- Participant types
- Creator, Student
- Languages
- Selected films must have hard-coded English subtitles, including films whose dialogue is already in English.
- Entry fee
- USD 5–29 across staged deadlines, with student and FilmFreeway Gold discounts. USD 5–29 depending on deadline
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: Golden Elephant for Best AI Film, with Gold, Silver or Bronze Elephant recognition depending on category results. Golden Elephant Best AI Film award
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- January 1, 2026
- Submission deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Results announced
- January 8, 2027
- Event dates
- January 10, 2027 – January 10, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The dedicated Best AI Film category accepts films of any genre created using artificial intelligence.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway under Best AI Film and comply with the festival's subtitle, rights and final-delivery requirements.
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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