| Contest | Submission deadline | Prize | Fee | Runtime | AI requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAIFF London | Feb 26, 2027 | Path to Cannes | Paid | By category: shorts 5 to 15 min, features 30+ min, ads 15 s to 3 min, music video 1 to 10 min, docs 5 to 120 min, vertical under 3 min | Any AI tool | OPEN |
| UK Film AI Awards 2027 New | Apr 21, 2027 | Awards | Paid | Films must run between 3 and 10 minutes | Any AI tool | OPEN |
| MetaMorph AI Film Award 2027 New | May 15, 2027 | TapNow creative credits | Paid | Runtime unverified | Minimum AI usage: substantial, disclosed | OPEN |
| OPUS AI Film Awards | Sep 30, 2026 | Recognition | Paid | 1–7 min (features up to 100 min) | Minimum AI usage: AI must play a substantive role | CLOSED |
| AI London Film Festival | Oct 7, 2026 | Recognition | Paid | Categories from under 10 min to feature length | Any AI tool | CLOSED |
| AI Movie Awards — AIMA London | Oct 10, 2026 | Recognition | Tiered fee | Films generally over 2 min; "Best Movie" is 30+ min. | Minimum AI usage: majority AI | CLOSED |