On October 29, 2026, Alternativa Film Festival opened submissions for its fourth edition, planned in Africa in late 2027. The festival seeks socially impactful fiction, documentaries, animation and hybrid cinema. There is no submission fee; the application period runs through March 1, 2027. The exact host country, city and festival dates have not yet been announced. Eligibility and qualifying work Regional eligibility is crucial. Feature films running 40 minutes or longer are welcomed from eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Short-film applications, described as up to 40 minutes, are restricted to filmmakers in Africa, the 2027 focus region. Do not read this as a worldwide short-film call: filmmakers from Asia and Latin America should check whether their project meets feature eligibility. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2026, and should be able to demonstrate a meaningful social theme or intended impact. Application and deadline Seven awards share a total prize fund of US$120,000; the Focus feature award and both Shorts awards are reserved for African filmmakers. Organisers state that directors of films selected for the competition will receive covered travel and accommodation to attend the festival. The programme also includes public screenings, discussions and free Industry Days. An opportunity for later distribution may arise through Alternativa Distribution but is not guaranteed. Carefully review the eligible-country list and final 2027 rules. 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://alternativa.film/news/alternativa-film-festival-2027-open-call

BOYERIS International Film Festival, an inaugural online festival operated by France's Boyer Studio SASU, welcomes filmmakers, students, emerging directors and established creators worldwide. Entry to the 2026 edition is free, and films must be no longer than 40 minutes. Eligible films may have been produced in any year from 1900 through 2026; the call is open to innovative audiovisual formats as well as more conventional filmmaking. Who can enter and what to create The five creative directions are New Cinematic Forms, AI-Assisted Cinema, Hybrid & Experimental, Vertical Cinema and Social Vision. Submitters do not select a category: the organisers place films in whichever competitions fit. Relevant AI use must be disclosed honestly; denoising, stabilisation or upscaling on its own will not qualify a film as AI-Assisted Cinema. English subtitles are strongly encouraged for non-English dialogue. All applicants retain copyright but must control permissions for music, voices, faces and other protected content. How and when to submit The final deadline is November 15, 2026. Apply through BOYERIS's direct submission portal, Festhome, or its official email form. Provide a private streaming/screening link rather than emailing the film file. Public online screening permission is optional; choosing not to show the entire film publicly does not disqualify it from jury consideration. Official selections are scheduled for December 6 and awards for December 28. Honors include BOYERIS Grand Prize and several creative-category awards, but the rules do not promise a fixed cash amount. Always check that your submission receives confirmation. Awards, fees and rights This independently edited article summarizes an external call. Before entering or paying, check the organiser's latest eligibility, deadline, fees, rights and submission instructions. The official rules prevail. Official organiser / 主催者公式情報: https://boyeris.com/

The ninth John Ruskin Prize in the United Kingdom invites artists, designers and makers aged 18 or older from all countries to enter work responding to the theme 'Not for Present Delight'. The call includes digital art, animation, moving image, photography, performance documentation, installation, print and other contemporary or traditional media. It asks how art might address responsibility, social conditions and future generations. Eligibility and creative categories Works must have been created within the previous four years. Individuals and collectives are welcome. All initial judging takes place digitally: applicants prepare up to three JPEG images per artwork, each under 5 MB, and film or video in MP4 or MOV format of up to ten minutes at submission. Longer pieces may be discussed for the exhibition stage. International entrants selected for exhibition can show their work digitally without mandatory physical shipping. Timing and entry requirements Applications close Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 17:00 UK time. This is a paid call, not a free competition. Published standard entry tiers are £25 for one artwork, £40 for two and £50 for three; under-26 and international digital entry options have different tiers. The published international digital guide shows £15, £20 and £30 for one, two or three works respectively, but applicants must verify the actual charge in the current ArtOpps checkout before paying. Awards and key cautions First Prize is £3,000; additional distinctions include £1,000 for an artist under 26, £3,000 for a functional craft object, £2,500 for an unrepresented mid-career artist and a People's Choice award of £500 in art supplies. The planned exhibition is at London's Trinity Buoy Wharf. If an artwork sells there, The Big Draw takes a 30% commission. Review publicity licences, original authorship and third-party rights in the official entry terms. This article is an edited summary of an external organiser's rules. Before applying or paying, check the latest official eligibility, deadlines, fees, rights, privacy terms and application instructions; the original rules prevail. Official organizer / Source: https://www.ruskinprize.co.uk/2027prize

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards are accepting free worldwide entries for 2027 in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Immersive, Student and Future Format. This international programme offers a competition and, for selected filmmakers, an industry experience at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Its Immersive category, presented by Meta, is new for 2027 and focuses on pre-rendered immersive video. Eligibility and creative categories Animation entries must be 2–20 minutes long and contain at least 75% animation. Immersive submissions must be 5–20 minutes, in supported 3D, VR180 or 360-degree video formats. Conventional augmented reality, mixed reality and interactive XR applications are not eligible as such. Future Format focuses on original 9:16 vertical films lasting 2–5 minutes rather than repurposed horizontal clips. Check the specific category before choosing a submission. Timing and entry requirements Entries are free and the deadline is December 15, 2026. Eligible works must have been released from January 1, 2025, to December 15, 2026. Applicants need a hosted film screener link that remains available through July 2027, with English subtitles where appropriate. Immersive applicants also provide a downloadable direct file link. A mere downloadable file is insufficient for the ordinary video categories. All entrants must hold the copyright to their submitted film. Awards and key cautions Shortlisted artists in specified categories and the Future Format winner may be flown to Los Angeles for the industry programme, with travel and accommodation provided. Category winners receive category-dependent equipment and prizes; a uniform cash award for all entrants is not promised. Film clips and stills may be required for promotion if shortlisted. Read Sony's technical specifications, usage rights and privacy terms carefully before entering. This article is an edited summary of an external organiser's rules. Before applying or paying, check the latest official eligibility, deadlines, fees, rights, privacy terms and application instructions; the original rules prevail. Official organizer / Source: https://www.sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com/competition/enter

Getxophoto, the international image festival in Getxo, Spain, is inviting artists and collectives worldwide to propose work for its 2027 edition. The theme is 'Tide'—the movement and circulation of images, memory and collective life. Beyond photography, the organisers explicitly welcome video, installations, performance and digital art. Eligibility and work requirements Emerging and established visual artists of any nationality may submit alone or as a collective. The curatorial focus is on works that question how images travel, transform meanings and build connections. Projects arising in digital or online spaces are welcome. Proposals must be submitted in English or Spanish. How to submit and required materials Apply through the official Picter page by 3 November 2026 at 23:59 CET (UTC+1). The entry fee is €22 per project. Check the submission portal and its FAQ for technical file requirements and how many proposals you can send. Selection and possible benefits Three winning projects are offered exhibition or installation production during the festival (27 May–20 June 2027), with production costs paid, a €500 artist fee each, two nights of opening-week accommodation and up to €150 international travel support. Exact exhibition format and budget are agreed with the organiser. Important terms and rights Creators retain copyright, but organisers may reproduce selected images for credited non-commercial festival publicity under the stated terms. Review these usage rights, participation costs and any changes before payment or submission. Official organiser information Check the organiser's latest terms before applying or paying.

Animayo Gran Canaria, Spain, is accepting international entries for its 22nd animation and visual-effects competition. The festival takes place May 5–8, 2027, and submitting is free. Eligible formats include animated shorts, animated advertisements, animated music videos and video-game cinematics, including 2D, 3D and stop-motion work. Eligibility and creative brief Work must have been completed on or after July 1, 2025, run no more than 30 minutes and contain at least 80% animation. Films entered at previous editions of Animayo cannot be resubmitted. Creators worldwide are welcome. The person registering must generally be aged 18 or above, with minors represented by a guardian, school or other eligible entity. Prize and key dates The main Jury Grand Prize for short films carries €3,000 gross. Relevant winning works may qualify to enter the Oscars or Annie Awards under academy rules; this does not guarantee any nomination. Ads, game cinematics and music videos are judged separately from the short-film Grand Prize. Entries close January 10, 2027, at 23:59 Canary Islands time (UTC+0). How to submit Use the official online form and supply film information and a private, password-protected, ad-free viewing link. Works using generative AI to create any artistic element, including images, scripts, voices, music or sounds, are excluded. Non-generative technical processes such as noise reduction or color correction can be used. Read all official PDF rules before applying. This article summarizes the organizer's information for reference. Check the current official eligibility rules, deadline, materials and rights terms before applying. Official organizer / Source: https://www.animayo.com/?accion=inscripcion

Karlsruhe, Germany, is welcoming proposals from international artists and collectives for the 2027 dm award 'connecting worlds'. Linked to the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE light festival, the theme PLAYGROUND calls for media art that connects the baroque palace façade to the city's public Market Square. Eligibility and creative brief A proposal must include a 2–5-minute projection mapping piece for Karlsruhe Palace and at least one satellite experience on the Market Square that also works independently of the palace projection. Access for visitors must be free. Artists can explore participatory games, installations, immersive spatial work or interdisciplinary performances. Prize and key dates The award provides €10,000 and up to €20,000 net in production support, from which fees, equipment and travel must be covered. The 2027 festival is scheduled for August 12–September 13, with the selected project due for completion by July 31. The application deadline is November 25, 2026, at 13:00 CET. How to submit Submit one application document in German or English. Include artist details, a concept and storyboard of up to 1,500 characters including spaces, technical and personnel needs, and supporting images or links. Send a downloadable link to the organizer's designated email address and review the production guidelines and usage-rights terms before sending. This article summarizes the organizer's information for reference. Check the current official eligibility rules, deadline, materials and rights terms before applying. Official organizer / Source: https://mediaartscities.com/open-call/1369/

Key dates and festival Alpaca Festival in Sheffield, United Kingdom, invites proposals for performances, workshops and talks exploring algorithmic patterns across art, craft, sound and culture. The deadline is 1 November 2026; the festival runs 6–9 May 2027, with some online sessions alongside its Sheffield programme. Which artistic proposals fit Algorithmic practice here is broader than coding alone: the festival connects generative systems, experimental music, rhythmic structures, textiles, heritage crafts and material processes. Performance pitches should include a live element built on patterns; workshops should offer participatory exploration; talks should discuss related artistic or research ideas. Submission materials Apply through the relevant form on the festival's official open-call page. Performance proposals request a programme description, explanation of the theme connection, technical or production needs, preferred duration, relevant links, short biography and publicity image. Organisers emphasize human-authored artistic proposals and thoughtful, limited use of AI. Funding and travel restrictions The organisers aim to pay artist fees and domestic travel for selected performances, and material costs, fees and domestic travel for workshops, but exact sums are not yet guaranteed. International travel is generally not funded, apart from a small potential European rail budget. Conference talks receive neither fees nor expense reimbursement; in-person speakers receive a weekend ticket and lunch during conference days. Important checks Check remuneration, travel logistics, remote participation, and the human-authorship guidelines directly before applying. Decisions are planned for December 2026. No specific submission fee is stated on the official page; verify any form terms rather than assuming otherwise. Official organizer call Alpaca Festival — Open Call 2027

Open international art exhibition MINORIA — LATENT is an international photography and still digital art exhibition at A Space Gallery in the Castello district of Venice, Italy, on 9–10 January 2027. Curated by Monika Turczyńska, it investigates the unseen or developing image, traces of memory, hidden connections and the point at which an image becomes visible. Artists aged 18 or over from any country may enter with photographs, photomontages, digital collage and still digital artwork suitable for printing. Images created entirely by generative AI are excluded. AI-assisted creation must be disclosed. Early-bird and standard fees Applications close at 23:59 CET on 20 December 2026. The early-bird fee is €25 until 23:59 CET on 31 October; from 1 November the standard entry price is €35. One paid application can contain one to three works. There is no additional fee for selected artists for exhibition, local printing or installation. The organiser may close the form early on reaching 200 applications. Paying an entry fee does not guarantee selection. Applicants should check their local bank's currency-exchange charges separately. Twelve artists and local printing Upload JPG or PNG previews of up to three original works and their titles, dates and media. A short artist bio of no more than 150 words is required, while a statement of up to 200 words is optional. The curator will select at most twelve artists, with one work printed locally per selected artist at approximately 30×40 cm. Local production, installation, exhibition label, online and PDF cataloguing and documentation images are included. The artist does not have to attend Venice or send a physical artwork. Frame, art sales and international travel are not promised. Copyright and final deadline Decisions are expected by 27 December. Selected artists send print-ready high-resolution files by 30 December and approve the print layout by 2 January 2027. Artists keep copyright; the gallery receives a nonexclusive exhibition and promotional licence, not ownership or AI-training permission. A 14-day withdrawal and refund procedure is described, subject to the official terms. This is a curated exhibition without a cash prize. Detailed primary rules and application: https://www.castelloart.com/post/minoria-latent-photography-and-digital-art-open-call

The Chiayi City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau in Taiwan invites filmmakers and media artists from all countries to enter the 2027 International Three Minutes Video Competition. Individual creators and teams may apply without nationality, age or gender restrictions. Entry is free, with major awards including Gold TWD 360,000, Silver TWD 300,000 and Bronze TWD 240,000. The official FilmFreeway schedule and Chinese-language rules give 30 November 2026 as the final entry date. However, an English instruction on the submission page says to enter before November 29. Given this discrepancy, applicants should upload no later than 29 November and confirm the deadline in the live platform. The work must have been completed after 30 November 2025 and must run from 3 minutes 00 seconds through 3 minutes 59 seconds inclusive of titles and end credits. An unusually important restriction applies to AI and animation: the combined amount of non-camera-produced footage—including AI-generated scenes, 2D or 3D animation, CGI and motion graphics—may not exceed 60 seconds within the whole video. This contest is not a venue for an entirely AI-generated three-minute film. Most of the piece needs camera-recorded footage, even though digital effects and experimental editing may be used within the allowance. The first-stage application requires a H.264 MOV or MP4 film at a resolution of at least 1920×1080, a synopsis in BOTH Chinese (maximum 250 characters) AND English (maximum 100 words), three high-resolution stills, and a director biography in BOTH Chinese (maximum 200 characters) AND English (maximum 50 words). Previously awarded entries in THIS Chiayi competition, or videos reusing footage from such entries, cannot be resubmitted; winning an unrelated festival is not stated as an automatic exclusion. Entries must retain Taiwan-premiere eligibility and obtain permissions for third-party footage, music and other materials. If shortlisted, participants will be asked to submit a subtitle-free screening master, English SRT subtitles and rights declarations by 13 January 2027. Awards are expected to be announced following the shortlist at the end of December. The regulations include a five-year non-commercial exhibition and promotional license for winning pieces, and tax withholding may apply to awards. Official competition rules and application: https://filmfreeway.com/2027ThreeMinutesVideoCompetition . This is an edited translation of an external call. Verify the English/Chinese deadline discrepancy and all digital-footage restrictions before paying or submitting.

The European Hybrid Intelligence Network (EHIN), co-funded by Creative Europe, seeks artists and collectives for six European art-science residencies investigating intelligence and information processing in living systems such as plants, fungi, microorganisms and animals. The initiative explores how biological systems may inspire alternatives to conventional computing, and welcomes interdisciplinary digital art, scientific and experimental artistic research. Apply by 4 December 2026 at 23:59, according to the organizer's announcement. Selected projects develop between February 2027 and January 2028 in a residency lasting almost twelve months, with exhibitions at the chosen host and in a collective presentation at ZKM in Germany. Artists also document the process and conduct two public research sessions called Open Dirty Labs. Applicants must choose only one of six participating institutions: Kersnikova (Slovenia); Centre for the Promotion of Science (Serbia); Gluon (Belgium); LABoral (Spain); ZKM (Germany); or Kontejner (Croatia). Their proposal should respond to the selected institution's scientific and cultural context and the investigation of non-human living intelligence. For its LABoral-hosted residency in Gijón, the organizer describes up to €25,000 to cover the artist's fees and the costs of producing the work. This is a combined upper limit, not a guaranteed €25,000 personal cash award. Accommodation, travel support within EU-imposed limits, curatorial and production advice, access to facilities and a research visit to another EHIN institution are included in the programme design. Eligibility is geographically restricted. Applicants must live or be tax resident in an EU Member State or in an eligible non-EU country listed in the full official applicant guide. The phrase 'international call' does not mean worldwide eligibility regardless of residence. Creators based elsewhere should verify their precise eligibility before undertaking the application. Apply exclusively via the official online application form linked from LABoral's page and read the EHIN Guide for Applicants for selection and budget conditions. Official LABoral call: https://laboralcentrodearte.org/en/calls/ehin-2026-international-call-for-proposals/ . EHIN network: https://europeanhybridintelligencenetwork.eu/ . This is an editorial summary of an external call, not an eligibility decision. The official guide determines residence restrictions, expenses, intellectual property, project duties and submission requirements. Our website also explains the Aion Digital Art Prize and paid call listings.

Jumping Frames – Hong Kong International Movement-image Festival, presented by City Contemporary Dance Company, invites filmmakers, dance artists, video artists and creative teams worldwide to enter its 2027 international competition. The theme ‘Copy Right Copy Left’ explores appropriation, reconstruction, creative influence, choreography, archival footage and AI-generated images, with particular attention to the relationship between bodies and screens. The festival is planned for August 2027 in Hong Kong. The final submission deadline is 16 December 2026, with an early-bird window from 28 October to 6 November, a regular window from 7 to 26 November, and a final round from 7 to 16 December. Films must be no longer than 20 minutes and have been completed after 30 June 2025. Individual creators or groups may enter; more than one work per applicant is permitted. Any film genre is eligible, although works should respond to the event's movement-image focus. Competition submissions are free in the early-bird period for standard and student applicants. In the regular period, FilmFreeway lists US$30 for standard entries, while students may still submit free. In the final period standard entries cost US$50 and student entries US$10. Non-competition submissions are free across the announced windows. Verify the applicable price and available date in FilmFreeway before paying. Prizes announced include a US$2,000 International Award, a US$1,200 Asia Award, an US$800 Expanded Frames Award, a US$500 Special Jury Award, a US$500 Student Award, a US$300 Audience Award and an HK$10,000 Ringo Chan Award. Only Hong Kong permanent residents may compete for the Ringo Chan Award. Student Award applicants must document full-time education. The amounts are prizes for selected winners, not participation fees or payments to every entrant. Films with dialogue in languages other than English require subtitles. Exhibition files, if selected, are expected as MPEG4 or QuickTime H264/ProRes 422 in 1920×1080, with listed technical frame-rate, bitrate and AAC sound requirements. Entrants must own or be authorized to represent the film's rights. The agreement includes 48 months of festival archival/educational retention and permission to use excerpts for promotion, with additional festival screening terms for winners. Organizer announcement: https://jumpingframes.com/en/jf27-competition-open-call/ . Official FilmFreeway rules and submission: https://filmfreeway.com/CCDC_JumpingFrames2027 . This article edits and translates an external call for information. Check the official platform for the latest entry fee, deadline, film specifications, intellectual property and award conditions. Aion Digital Art Prize and paid opportunity listings are described elsewhere on this website.