Submit an AI-generated short film for a chance to screen at AI Film Fest Amsterdam on 5 December 2026
AI Film Fest Amsterdam invites worldwide entries of AI-generated or AI-assisted short films, with submissions closing 25 September 2026 and a screening night on 5 Dec.
AI Film Fest Amsterdam 2026 is part of a touring festival circuit that has already staged events in Dubai, Berlin, Paris, Milan and Warsaw. The Amsterdam edition brings that same programme to the Netherlands on 5 December 2026, combining a curated short-film screening with masterclasses from AI startups and working creators. The organisers are MadHatter Studios, and they accept entries from anywhere in the world with no restriction on which AI tools were used to make the film.
The submission window closes on 25 September 2026, which at the time of writing leaves only a few days to finalise and submit. There is no stated entry fee on the aggregator listing, but the official site notes "see official site" for fee information, so check aifilmfest.io directly before you start your submission to confirm any costs involved.
What to submit
The festival accepts AI-generated or AI-assisted short films. Any AI tooling is permitted, meaning you are not restricted to a single platform or model. The category listed is short film, and the page does not specify a maximum runtime, so check the official submission guidelines at aifilmfest.io for duration limits, aspect ratio requirements, and file format specifications.
Prize structure
The prize here is not cash. Selected films receive:
- Official selection and screening at AI Film Fest Amsterdam on 5 December 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Recognition across the touring network, which spans Amsterdam, Dubai, Berlin, Paris, Milan and Warsaw
There is no cash award, no production credit, and no equipment prize listed on the aggregator page. The value on offer is the public screening, the festival laurel, and visibility within the touring circuit's audience and industry attendees. If that is the outcome you are looking for, the festival has a documented track record across five previous cities.
Terms worth reading
The aggregator page does not reproduce the full terms and conditions. Before submitting, visit the official site to confirm:
- Entry fee: listed as "see official site" and therefore unknown from this listing alone.
- Licence and screening rights: festival submissions typically require you to grant screening rights for the duration of the festival run. Confirm whether that extends across all touring cities or only Amsterdam.
- Eligibility: the festival is open worldwide, with no nationality or residency restriction stated.
- AI tool policy: any AI tools are permitted, including fully generated and AI-assisted hybrid productions.
The deadline is confirmed as 25 September 2026. No cutoff time is published, so submit at least a day in hand to avoid any timezone issues on the platform.
How to enter
Submissions are handled through the festival's own site. Go to aifilmfest.io to create an account, review the current submission guidelines, confirm the entry fee, and upload your film before 25 September 2026.