Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on December 13, 2026.
Video Hackers Film Festival 2026 — AI
Video Hackers Film Festival 2026 — AI is an AI Video & Film competition organized by Video Hackers Film Festival. Submissions closed on October 31, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Video Hackers Film Festival has spent a decade exploring independent cinema, technology and experimental visual language. Its current edition includes a dedicated AI short-film competition.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Italy and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Video Hackers describes itself as a global online platform removing geographic barriers for filmmakers around the world.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Films in languages other than Italian must include Italian or English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- AI category: free earlybird, EUR 2 regular, EUR 5 hurry-up and EUR 7 late; Gold-member pricing is lower. Free–EUR 7 depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Creative AI Applications.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: The jury assigns the Video Hacker award for Best AI Film. Best AI Film award
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- January 18, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Results announced
- December 13, 2026
- Event dates
- December 15, 2026 – December 15, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The festival has a dedicated AI category for AI short films and explicitly lists AI-generated and hybrid cinema within its accepted formats.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit an AI short film through FilmFreeway before the deadline and comply with the festival's copyright and promotional-use rules.
Source Verification
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