The UN's AI for Good Film Festival invites filmmakers worldwide to Geneva for a summit speaker pass and official trophy
Submit a 1–10 minute AI-assisted film by 1 May 2027 for a chance to screen at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva and collect an official festival trophy.
The United Nations AI for Good programme, run through the ITU, has opened its 2027 film festival to filmmakers around the world. The premise is straightforward: make a short film between one and ten minutes long, ensure that AI tools play a central role in how that film was made, and submit it before the deadline. Films do not need to be fully AI-generated, but AI must be a genuine, core component of the production rather than a minor finishing touch. The festival is explicitly cause-driven, sitting within a broader UN initiative that uses AI as a lever for addressing global challenges.
Finalists are not simply sent a certificate in the post. Selected films receive a public premiere screening at the AI for Good Global Summit, a five-day event held in Geneva from 21 to 25 June 2027. Finalists also receive an exclusive speaker pass to the summit itself, which is a meaningful industry access point given the event's position within the UN system. Winners additionally receive an official AI for Good Film Festival Trophy. For filmmakers working at the intersection of technology and social impact, the combination of Geneva, a UN platform, and a public premiere is a substantial package.
What to submit
Films must be between one and ten minutes in length and must have been completed between 1 September 2026 and 1 May 2027. Original content only is accepted. AI tools of any kind are permitted, spanning fully generative workflows through to AI-assisted editing, sound design, or visual effects, provided AI is a core part of the filmmaking process. The festival accepts short films, documentaries, and experimental work. Submissions open on 15 January 2027.
Prize structure
- Invitation to the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, 21–25 June 2027
- Exclusive speaker pass to the summit for finalists
- Public premiere screening of selected films at the summit
- Official AI for Good Film Festival Trophy for winners
There is no cash prize listed. The value here is access, exposure, and recognition within a UN-affiliated international setting.
Terms worth reading
The entry fee is not stated on the official page. Prospective entrants should check the official festival site at aiforgood.itu.int before submitting to confirm whether any submission or processing fee applies. The page does not detail licensing terms, so it is worth reviewing any submission agreement carefully before uploading your work, particularly regarding whether the festival retains rights to screen or distribute selected films beyond the summit itself.
Eligibility is open to filmmakers worldwide, with no stated geographic restriction. The completion window is fixed: films finished before 1 September 2026 or after 1 May 2027 will not qualify.
The submission deadline is 1 May 2027 at 23:59 CEST. Submissions do not open until 15 January 2027, so there is no point attempting to enter before that date. Given the hard cutoff at midnight Geneva time, plan to submit with at least a full day in hand to account for any platform issues.
For full details and to apply, visit the official AI for Good Film Festival page.
Source: https://aifilmcontests.com/contests/ai-for-good-film-festival-2027