Festival and who can enter The inaugural M.AI International AI Short Film Festival takes place in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, December 18–20, 2026, accepting AI-driven cinema, animation, experimental film and hybrid audiovisual work worldwide. Individuals, collectives and production companies may submit. AI must play a meaningful creative role, but there is no arbitrary minimum percentage of generated footage, and live-action material can be combined with generative techniques. Under-18 entrants need a parent or guardian to submit on their behalf. Work requirements and application Works must have been completed after January 1, 2024, and normally run no more than twenty minutes including credits; experimental and installation exceptions are possible. Earlier public screenings or online releases are allowed. Provide English subtitles for non-English dialogue and meaningful on-screen text. The FilmFreeway form requires an accessible full screener, synopsis, creative credits, project intent, biography and an accurate declaration specifying AI models and their contribution. Best AI Sound & Music recognises sound inside an audiovisual submission, not a music-only track. Dates, fees, awards and rights Apply free of charge by November 20, 2026. Six prizes total €5,750: Grand Prix €1,500; Animation €1,000; Storytelling €1,000; Experimental/Visual Innovation €750; Sound & Music €750; and Sardinia €750. The last award is reserved for creators with an established Sardinian practice, even though the general festival is international. Grand Prix, Animation and Storytelling winners each receive one representative's return travel and accommodation to the gala. Rights remain with creators, while selected films grant a non-exclusive screening licence for the December event. Independent edited summary of an external festival. Before submitting or paying, confirm entry status, categories, fee tiers, AI rules, copyrights and screening permissions on the organiser's official site. Official rules prevail. Official source / 主催者公式情報: https://filmfreeway.com/MAIINTERNATIONALAISHORTFILMFESTIVAL

Eligibility and festival sections The tenth Quirino Awards will recognise animation produced across Ibero-America at an April 23, 2027 ceremony in Tenerife, Spain. This is not an unrestricted worldwide contest: a film must have majority production from at least one of 23 eligible countries, including Spain, Portugal, Andorra and specified Latin American countries. A Japanese or other outside-country production alone does not qualify unless it meets the official co-production test. How to enter Seven main awards consider animated features, series, shorts, school shorts, music videos, commissioned works and video-game animation released between June 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026. Six categories also compete automatically for technical awards including sound design and original music. Crucially, the 2027 rules prohibit generative-AI content in the final screenplay, images, animation, voices, audio or music. Limited assisting uses, such as research or translation, are allowed but generative final audiovisual material is not. Deadline, costs and rights Apply only through Festhome by November 25, 2026 at 23:59 Mexico time (GMT−6). The Quirino Awards charge no submission fee, but Festhome imposes its own platform service cost depending on the work. Applicants must be adults aged 18 or more; films normally need English subtitles, except music videos. The award is primarily recognition and industry access, not a fixed cash payment. Nominated teams receive a single representative's lodging and subsistence, with travel included for some film categories. This is an independent editorial translation of an external call. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, platform charges, formats, rights and screening permissions in the organiser's latest official rules. Official organiser source / 公式募集情報: https://premiosquirino.org/los-premios-quirino-abren-la-convocatoria-de-su-decima-edicion/

Call, formats and eligibility Japan's twentieth Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival invites documentary-makers for its October 7–14, 2027 screenings. Its International Competition selects approximately fifteen documentaries from around the world. International works must run at least 40 minutes, have been completed after April 1, 2025, and generally have had no public theatrical or television release in Japan before the festival; Japanese films are exempt from that prior-release restriction. The parallel New Asian Currents strand is for Asian-related documentaries or work by filmmakers with Asian roots and has no limit on duration, format or year. Application process The submission deadline depends on the film's completion date, NOT its duration or the submitter's convenience: works completed by October 31, 2026 must enter by December 15, 2026; those completed from November 1, 2026 onwards enter by April 15, 2027. Complete the online form, then pay the non-refundable ¥1,000 fee before the relevant deadline. Include an online screening link (Vimeo or YouTube are recommended); alternatively send two region-zero DVD-Video discs, not Blu-ray. Once entered, replacing the film with a newly edited version is not permitted. Fees, awards and distribution rights The International Competition's top Robert and Frances Flaherty Prize pays ¥1.5 million, with a ¥1 million Mayor's Prize and three ¥300,000 Excellence Prizes. New Asian Currents gives ¥800,000 for the Ogawa Shinsuke Prize plus two ¥300,000 Excellence Prizes. One filmmaker per selected film may be invited with expenses covered under the organiser's stated conditions. Entrants must clear third-party music, archive footage and all other copyrights. If selected, promotion may use up to three minutes of film, and a subtitled festival copy is preserved in the Yamagata Documentary Film Library under specified restrictions. This is an independently edited translation of an external call. Before applying or paying, verify the official eligibility, current entry dates, fees, technical rules, usage licences and screening terms. Official source / 主催者公式情報: https://www.yidff.jp/2027/entry/27entry1-e.html

Eligibility and festival sections The 34th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) invites animation filmmakers worldwide to its April 27–May 2, 2027 edition in Germany. Works selected for competition screen publicly and are presented to producers, distributors and international juries. The festival announces approximately €60,000 in awards across its competitions. The €10,000 International Competition Grand Prix also qualifies its winning film for the Academy Awards longlist. How to enter Four short-film routes close in November: International Competition for animated shorts up to 30 minutes; Student Competition for film, art and media students or graduates, also up to 30 minutes; Tricks for Kids for children under twelve and eligible series episodes; and Trickstar Nature for works on climate, ecology and sustainability. The AniMovie feature competition requires at least 60 minutes. Apply via the official Shortfilmdepot platform, normally with works completed after October 1, 2025, and check exact subtitles, music rights and delivery specifications. Deadline, costs and rights Short-film entries close November 15, 2026, while AniMovie feature films may enter until January 15, 2027. Do not confuse these deadlines or assume that a film of 30–59 minutes is automatically eligible for either route. Confirm any platform charges, AI-related conditions and screening permissions in the original festival regulations. A Grand Prix does not mean every selected film receives cash or fully financed travel. This is an independent editorial translation of an external call. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, platform charges, formats, rights and screening permissions in the organiser's latest official rules. Official organiser source / 公式募集情報: https://itfs.de/en/professionals_talents/submit/

Opportunity and eligibility Napoli AI Film Festival is an inaugural gathering for generative-AI short cinema in Naples, Italy, with an event scheduled for January 29, 2027. Presented by Creative Tech for Humanity, the festival invites films from worldwide creators in four categories: Narrative Short Movie, Commercial/Advertising, Music Video and Naples-Inspired Film. The Naples category is not geographically restricted: a filmmaker may reinterpret the city's culture, history or identity without physically filming there. How to submit and specifications Apply through the festival's FilmFreeway page, documenting the tools and models that meaningfully contributed to the film. Generative imagery, animation, sound, voice, music and VFX can count when central to the workflow. English subtitles are required for non-English dialogue. Makers must clear rights to all music, footage, performers, images and simulated likenesses. The organisers describe a six-person jury with audience voting counting as one additional jury vote. Deadlines, fees and rights The early deadline is November 20, 2026, with ordinary entry costing US$8 per category (FilmFreeway Gold $5). The standard deadline is December 20 at US$10 (Gold $6), and the final deadline is January 10, 2027 at US$12 (Gold $8). Fees are non-refundable. Notification is scheduled for January 20. Winners receive screening, festival recognition and certificates; the call does not guarantee a fixed cash prize. Travel and accommodation are not included unless specifically arranged. Screening and non-commercial promotional use of selected film material require permission under the rules. This independently edited article summarises an external opportunity. Before applying or paying, check the organiser's current eligibility, deadline, prices, copyright and full rules. Official terms take precedence. Official rules and entry / 主催者公式情報: https://filmfreeway.com/NapoliAIFilmFestival

Opportunity and eligibility ArtX Gallery in California and UCCF invite artists aged 18 and over worldwide to the online exhibition Feeling Futures: International Art & Innovation Exhibition. The curatorial focus is emotion and technological life: human–machine relationships, responsive spaces, digital identity and speculative futures. Eligible practices include AI-generated or AI-assisted art, animation, video, interactive work, digital installations, photography, painting and design prototypes. Individuals and artist collectives can apply. How to submit and specifications Submit between one and five artworks. Still-image files should be JPG or PNG, at least 2,000 pixels on the longest side and no more than 5 MB each. For animation, moving image, sound or interactive projects, provide two or three high-resolution stills and an accessible Vimeo, YouTube or project link. The application calls for a third-person artist biography of up to 150 words, a statement of up to 100 words for each work, and complete artwork information. Pay the fee online, then email materials to the organiser under the same name and address. Deadlines, fees and rights The deadline is December 5, 2026 at 24:00 Pacific Time, as written by the organisers. The non-refundable fee is US$49 for up to five artworks; there are no extra exhibition charges after selection. Awards include Master Award, Best Creativity, Art Innovation and other certificates, online exhibition and publicity. The listing does not promise a fixed cash award, and any future physical exhibition is merely a possibility. The organiser states that 100% of any artwork sale proceeds go to the artist. This independently edited article summarises an external opportunity. Before applying or paying, check the organiser's current eligibility, deadline, prices, copyright and full rules. Official terms take precedence. Official rules and entry / 主催者公式情報: https://art-x.gallery/feeling-futures.html

Opportunity and eligibility The World A.I. Film Festival in Cannes, France, is taking entries for the April 6–7, 2027 event at the Palais des Festivals. The programme welcomes significant AI-generated or AI-assisted work, including hybrid films mixing live action and synthetic imagery. Categories include features around 30 minutes or more, medium films 15–30 minutes, shorts 5–15 minutes, television series, advertising, AI music videos, and CapCut-centred mini-dramas and short films, each with its own running-time conditions. How to submit and specifications Eligibility is not universal. The official Cannes edition explicitly excludes creators from 18 countries who are directed to their local WAIFF editions instead: **Japan, South Korea, China, United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Chad and Togo**. These exclusions matter even when a film is internationally appealing. Filmmakers based in an excluded edition should not pay for a direct Cannes entry without confirming the route. Deadlines, fees and rights Direct Cannes entries close February 15, 2027 at 23:59. The entry fee is €15 per film through November 15, 2026, €30 from November 16 to January 31 and €60 from February 1–15. English subtitles must be embedded in every submitted film, and unauthorised deepfakes imitating identifiable people are disallowed. Winners can access screenings, festival tickets and specified travel/accommodation support, but no fixed amount of cash prize is guaranteed on the open-call page. This independently edited article summarises an external opportunity. Before applying or paying, check the organiser's current eligibility, deadline, prices, copyright and full rules. Official terms take precedence. Official rules and entry / 主催者公式情報: https://worldaifilmfestival.com/cannes-2027/

Call and eligibility SVAIFF KOREA 2026 invites AI filmmakers from any country, regardless of nationality or residence, to an independent competition in Seoul linked to the Silicon Valley AI Film Festival. Entry to the Korean regional contest is free. Categories include AI narrative, animation, documentary, advertising, music video, AI idol, Arirang/K-culture and youth or university work. The Korean awards are scheduled for December 17, 2026; selected winners become eligible for the January 2027 global final in Silicon Valley. Submission requirements The competition demands meaningful generative AI work: at least half of the visuals, or key story elements such as script, music or effects, must be AI-created or substantially assisted. Basic subtitles, upscaling or noise reduction alone do not qualify. Entrants upload a finished MP4, titles in Korean and English, summary, poster, an approximately two-page creative statement and evidence from three scenes showing AI contribution. Each person or team may enter up to five films per category. The submission lock deadline is November 25, 2026, 23:59:59 Korea Standard Time. Awards, fees and important rights The Korean prize pool totals ₩30 million before tax, including a ₩10 million Grand Prix. Main prize winners must advance to the Silicon Valley global final, whose US$99 evaluation fee the Korean organiser covers. Encouragement recipients may opt in but pay US$99 themselves. In-person travel is usually self-funded except for a return flight provided to the top three prize recipients attending the US ceremony. Copyright stays with the maker; festival operations receive a two-year non-exclusive licence. Non-consensual deepfake likeness and voice use may disqualify a film. This independent article edits and translates an external call. Before applying or paying, check the organiser's latest deadline, eligibility, fees, file specifications and copyright licences. The official rules always prevail. Official application and organiser / 主催者公式情報: https://korea.svaiff.com/film?lang=en

Call and eligibility The first I’Mpossible Film Festival, organised by UK-based Nima Media Ltd, is inviting international AI-generated and AI-assisted films that make difficult-to-film stories visible: memory, history, censorship, exile, migration, identity or inaccessible worlds. Human ideas, creative direction and editorial control are required; the festival is not just a contest for impressive AI effects. Applicants should be at least eighteen or secure the express consent of a parent or legal guardian. Submission requirements Six categories set different running times: AI Short Film, 3–15 minutes; AI Microfilm, 60–100 seconds; AI Doc Reconstruction, 5–30 minutes; AI Experimental & Concept, 1–15 minutes; AI Music Video, 1–8 minutes; and AI Exile & Memory, 3–90 minutes. Animation, abstract visual art or standalone concept pieces generally belong in Experimental & Concept, while music-led works belong in Music Video. Meaningful AI production is essential, not just subtitles or retouching. Films not primarily in English need accurate English subtitles. Documentary reconstruction must disclose what was generated rather than presenting it as authentic archive footage. Awards, fees and important rights The final extended deadline is November 5, 2026, with entry managed through FilmFreeway. Fees are ordinarily non-refundable; their current amount depends on the FilmFreeway listing and category, and individually reviewed hardship waivers may be requested. Official selections are scheduled for November 24 and awards for December 12. Laurels and digital certificates are offered, but no cash prize is guaranteed. Filmmakers retain copyright while granting limited non-exclusive, royalty-free licences for online festival screening and promotion. Read these terms before entering a premiere-sensitive film. This independent article edits and translates an external call. Before applying or paying, check the organiser's latest deadline, eligibility, fees, file specifications and copyright licences. The official rules always prevail. Official application and organiser / 主催者公式情報: https://impossiblefilmfest.com/submission-terms/

Eligible practices and experience Art Explora Foundation and the Cité internationale des arts are accepting 2027 applications from visual, digital, media and performing artists and researchers worldwide. Around twenty residents join the programme each year to research and produce work in Montmartre, Paris. Nationality and age are unrestricted, but candidates must demonstrate at least five years of professional artistic activity and an international track record of exhibitions or presentations. Residency funding and duration The SOLO programme offers an individual artist a three- or six-month residency; COLLECTIVE offers three months for collaborative projects involving artists, researchers or curators. Support includes a furnished live-in studio of approximately 50 square metres, a €1,000 monthly living allowance for the artist, up to €3,000 in production support subject to receipts and project conditions, and a return journey to Paris. Collective grants and housing do not automatically cover every collaborator equally: check the detailed distribution for your proposed team. Application and deadline Applying is free, and the official platform closes **October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm Paris time**. The application must be in English and include a maximum two-page project proposal explaining why Paris is relevant, a portfolio up to fifteen pages, a CV of up to two pages, and a description of audience engagement or workshops within 1,500 characters. Art-and-science connections, ecology, new technologies and social concerns are welcome. Results are expected in January 2027 for the March–August session and in June for the September–February session. Once finally submitted, the form cannot be edited. Independent editorial summary of an external open call. Always verify requirements, award conditions, application files, deadline and residency contract with the organiser. Official source / 公式情報: https://www.citeinternationaledesarts.fr/en/appels-a-candidature/art-explora-x-cite-internationale-des-arts/

Canada Kids Film Festival invites filmmakers from Canada and around the world to submit work for 2027. It welcomes films for children, about children or made by children, including animation, documentary, shorts, feature films and series. International participation is encouraged, but the children's theme or intended audience matters: an unrelated general-audience film is not automatically suitable. Opportunity and eligibility The four competitive sections are National, International, Indigenous and Made by Kids, each with its own nominees and winners. Entrants should check category-specific eligibility based on production location and creators. Apply by creating a free account on the festival website, then selecting Submit a film. You can save an incomplete entry and return later to add credits, screening information and permissions. Selections are scheduled to be announced July 20, 2027. Deadline and entry process The organiser explicitly confirms no submission charge in any category or at any deadline. The early deadline is February 15, regular March 15, and final deadline May 31, 2027. The festival runs September 24–October 3, 2027. The announcement does not guarantee a cash award or screening fee for every selected film. Confirm parent or guardian consent for young participants, likeness permissions and licenses for music, graphics and footage. Fees, rights and practical cautions Independent editorial translation of an external call. Before applying or paying, verify the latest eligibility, deadlines, costs, rights, and submission rules on the organiser's site. Official terms prevail. Official source / 主催者公式情報: https://www.ckff.ca/news/submissions-are-open-for-2027-and-they-re-free

Japan's fifth Niigata International Animation Film Festival invites animated film submissions worldwide, without an application fee. Applications run from August 31 to November 20, 2026, at 24:00 Japan time, and the festival takes place March 19–24, 2027. Eligible films must have been completed from January 1, 2025 onwards. A Japanese premiere is not required. Generative AI creation is permitted provided that the film does not infringe others' copyright or likeness rights. Eligibility and qualifying work The Feature Film Competition accepts animation running 40 minutes or longer including credits and awards a ¥1,000,000 grand prize. The Indie Box Competition is specifically for narrative animation at least 15 and under 40 minutes, including eligible episodes of animated series; the Swan grand prize is ¥500,000. One nominated feature-film director or producer receives supported travel and hotel accommodation, while the Indie Box nominee support covers a hotel stay, not necessarily international transport. Application and deadline Submit via the organiser's FilmFreeway link with complete film and filmmaker information. Films not in Japanese or English must carry English subtitles at entry. Japanese-language submissions need English subtitles after passing initial selection. Entrants must own or license film, character, music and image rights and grant the required festival screening permissions. Previously screened films may apply; the organiser does not require a Japanese premiere. Check the current 2027 competition rules for technical deliverables. Costs, awards and important cautions This is an independently edited translation of an external call. Before applying or paying, verify the latest eligibility, fees, deadlines, copyright and submission requirements with the organiser. The official terms take precedence. Official information / 主催者の公式募集要項: https://niigata-iaff.net/en/competition/entry/