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WAIFF Argentina — Buenos Aires 2026
WAIFF Argentina — Buenos Aires 2026 is a film festival organized by World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) Argentina / Government of Buenos Aires. Submissions closed on October 9, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−3). These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
WAIFF Buenos Aires is Argentina's national chapter of the World AI Film Festival, organized with the Buenos Aires city government and connected directly to the 2027 Cannes competition.
Who Can Enter?
Open only to participants in Argentina.
Eligibility details: Exclusively open to Argentine nationals and creators legally residing in Argentina.
- Languages
- Audiovisual content must be in Spanish with mandatory English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Not specified
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Multimodal AIGC. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Five Argentine films enter the Road to Cannes selection. The Grand Prix winner is invited to the WAIFF Cannes 2027 finalist screening and awards. Top 5 works advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027; Grand Prix winner invited to Cannes
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 9, 2026, 23:59 (UTC−3)
- Results announced
- October 28, 2026
- Event dates
- October 30, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Entries close at 23:59 in the organizer's stated timezone (UTC−3, Buenos Aires time). Convert it to your own time before you plan the submission.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Fully AI-generated and hybrid films are accepted when AI plays a significant role in the creative process; unauthorized deepfakes are prohibited.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit an original AI or hybrid film and provide the national/residency documentation required by the official rules.
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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