| Contest | Submission deadline | Prize | Fee | Runtime | AI requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIAF 2026 Atlanta AI Ad Fest New | Nov 15, 2026 | $3K cash | Paid | Runtime unverified | Any AI tool | OPEN |
| Hollywood AI Short Film Awards | Jan 11, 2027 | $3K cash | Paid | Up to 22 min incl. credits | Any AI tool | OPEN |
| WAIFF LA — World AI Film Festival USA | Jan 20, 2027 | Path to Cannes | Paid | By category | Any AI tool | OPEN |
| AIFF — Runway AI Film Festival | Dates TBD | TBA | Free | 3–15 min (2026 rules) | Any AI tool | DEADLINE TBD |
| AI Film 3 Festival | Dates TBD | Recognition | Fee unverified | Runtime unverified | Any AI tool | DEADLINE TBD |
| Red Rocks AI Film Festival | Aug 10, 2026 | Recognition | Fee unverified | Runtime unverified | Any AI tool | CLOSED |
| Austin AI Film Festival | Aug 15, 2026 | Cash TBA | Fee unverified | 1 min – 90 min depending on category | Minimum AI usage: majority of visuals AI-generated (except the Hybrid category) | CLOSED |
| AI International Film Festival | Aug 21, 2026 | Recognition | Fee unverified | Runtime unverified | Any AI tool | CLOSED |
| 2026 Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival | Aug 31, 2026 | $3K cash | Free | 1 to 30 minutes | Any AI tool | CLOSED |
| Slamdance — DIG (AI films welcome) | Oct 6, 2026 | Recognition | Paid | No runtime limit for DIG | Any AI tool | CLOSED |