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WAIMF — World AI Movie Festival 2026
WAIMF — World AI Movie Festival 2026 is a film festival organized by WAIMF / FILM6. Submissions closed on September 30, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
WAIMF is a live AI-film event at Red Dog Cinema in Puerto Banús, Marbella, focused on AI-generated and hybrid filmmaking, screenings, networking and an awards ceremony.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Spain and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to filmmakers, artists, creators, production companies and studios worldwide. Films must be at least 4 minutes and completed after January 1, 2025.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- Films may be in any language; non-English films must include accurate English subtitles. Selected filmmakers may also be asked for Spanish subtitles.
- Entry fee
- At the September 30 late deadline, Grand Prix standard fee is USD 30; most film categories are USD 25 and Music Clip is USD 10, with student/Gold discounts. USD 10–30 depending on category at late deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and AI Music & Audio. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: WAIMF Grand Prix: USD 500 plus Crystal Trophy. Additional category awards include sci-fi, animation, comedy, drama, thriller/horror, action/adventure, fantasy, music clip and talent.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- June 30, 2026
- Submission deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Results announced
- October 2, 2026
- Event dates
- October 7, 2026 – October 8, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Both fully AI-generated works and hybrid productions combining AI with traditional filmmaking are eligible. AI may be used across writing, visuals, animation, sound, editing and production.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit digitally through FilmFreeway with an online screener. Work must integrate AI in the creative process and meet the festival's rights, completion-date, runtime and subtitle rules.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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