Brazil's first AI film awards will screen finalists at Itaú Cultural in São Paulo, and entry is free for Brazilian filmmakers
AI Film Awards Brasil 2026 invites AI-generated shorts to compete for official selection and screening at Itaú Cultural, São Paulo, 24–26 September. Deadline: 9 September 2026.
Brazil has its first dedicated AI film awards, and the debut edition is being held at one of São Paulo's most prominent cultural institutions. AI Film Awards Brasil 2026, organised by KM Universe, accepts short films developed entirely with generative AI tools and will screen selected works at Itaú Cultural across three days from 24 to 26 September 2026. The competition is open internationally, but Brazilian filmmakers get free registration, making this a rare zero-cost route to a national theatrical premiere.
The festival sits inside what the organisers describe as the global AI cinema festival circuit, meaning selected films are positioned for further exposure beyond Brazil. Accepted tools include Runway, Sora, Kling, Veo, Midjourney, Luma, Pika and any other generative AI application. The single non-negotiable requirement is that the production must be developed entirely with AI technologies, so hybrid live-action shoots with AI post-processing are unlikely to qualify unless the live footage itself is AI-generated.
What you submit
Entries compete across three categories: Short Film, Generative AI Experimental, and Animation. The page does not publish a maximum runtime per category, so check the submission form on the official site before exporting your final file. All submissions are made through the official festival site linked below.
Prize structure
The prize is not a cash payment. Winners and official selections receive:
- A screening slot at Itaú Cultural, São Paulo, during the festival (24–26 September 2026)
- Awards across generative AI film categories (specific trophies or certificates are not detailed on the page)
- Inclusion in the global AI cinema festival circuit
If you are entering from outside Brazil, the page does not specify whether an entry fee applies to international participants. The free-entry designation is confirmed only for Brazilian filmmakers, so international entrants should verify costs directly on the submission platform at telaviva.com.br.
Terms worth reading
The page does not publish a full terms and conditions document, which means rights arrangements, content restrictions and disqualification criteria are not visible here. Before submitting, confirm:
- Whether the festival acquires any licence to screen or distribute your film beyond the São Paulo dates
- Runtime and file format requirements for each category
- Whether international entries carry a registration fee
The absence of published terms is worth noting. The prize is a screening and award recognition, not a cash or credits payment, so your main return is exposure and a festival credit. If retaining full rights to your film matters to you, clarify this with the organiser before the deadline.
Deadline and how to enter
The submission deadline is 9 September 2026. Given the current date of 8 September, you have less than one full day remaining. Do not wait. Submit now via the official entry page and confirm your submission receipt by email before the clock runs out.
Full contest details are available on the AI Film Awards Brasil 2026 page.
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