WAIFF USA — Los Angeles 2027
WAIFF USA — Los Angeles 2027 is a film festival organized by World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) USA. It is open only to participants in United States, and the current submission deadline is January 20, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
WAIFF USA is the Los Angeles chapter of the World AI Film Festival's Road to Cannes circuit. It combines screen formats with AR/VR/XR and gaming categories and advances selected U.S. works to Cannes.
Who Can Enter?
Open only to participants in United States.
Eligibility details: Open to US-based creators. Student and Youth flag awards are offered, with the Youth award for ages 13–18.
- Participant types
- Student, Youth
- Entry fee
- Standard fees: USD 30 earlybird, USD 45 regular, USD 60 late; student/youth pricing is USD 15, USD 25 and USD 35. USD 30–60 standard; student/youth USD 15–35
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D, AI Games & Interactive and AI Music & Audio. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Eleven winners are recognized; five U.S. representatives advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027, and one receives the WAIFF USA Grand Prix. 11 trophies; 5 works advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- May 20, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Results announced
- February 15, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Submissions require a Production Journal identifying AI tools used. Categories cover live action, animation, documentary, vertical, music video, advertising, XR and gaming.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Enter one of nine published categories and include the required Production Journal identifying AI tools used.
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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