Berlin's dedicated AI film festival opens submissions for short films, features, and experimental works, with entry fees from $10
The second edition of the Berlin AI Film Festival accepts fully AI-generated and hybrid films across five categories, with a festival date of 9 February 2027 and a submission deadline of 31 January 2027.
The Berlin AI Film Festival returns for its second edition, once again positioning itself as one of the few European festival destinations with an explicit focus on artificial-intelligence filmmaking. Submissions are open now through FilmFreeway, and the festival itself is scheduled for 9 February 2027 in Berlin, Germany. Both entirely AI-generated works and hybrid productions, where AI plays a meaningful rather than incidental role, are eligible to enter.
Entry fees sit between $10 and $25 depending on which deadline tier a filmmaker chooses, making this one of the more accessible festival circuits in the AI film space. The prize structure has not yet been published, listed on the page as "Prize TBA," so entrants should check the FilmFreeway listing for updates as the festival date approaches. Awards are planned across at least two headline categories, covering Best Full AI Film and Best Mixed AI Film.
What you submit
The festival accepts work across five categories: short film, feature, experimental, animation, and documentary. There is no stated restriction on which AI tools you may use, so any combination of generative video, AI audio, AI-assisted editing, or similar workflows qualifies, provided the AI integration is meaningful in scope. Hybrid films, meaning those combining AI-generated elements with conventional footage or production, are explicitly welcomed alongside 100 per cent AI-generated submissions.
Prize structure
The prize details have not been confirmed at the time of writing. The page states awards will be given across categories including Best Full AI Film and Best Mixed AI Film, but specific prizes, whether cash, trophies, distribution, or other recognition, have not yet been announced. Filmmakers who want to weigh the value of entry against the prize should monitor the FilmFreeway listing directly for updates.
Terms worth reading
Entry is handled through FilmFreeway, which is a standard submission platform used across hundreds of festivals globally. The festival is open internationally, with no stated geographic restriction. Entry fees vary by tier, starting at $10 for earlier deadlines and rising to $25, so submitting sooner will cost less. Because prize details are not yet published, filmmakers are entering on the strength of the festival's programming intent and Berlin location rather than a confirmed cash or credit award. No rights grab or broad licensing terms are flagged on the contest page, though filmmakers should review the full FilmFreeway submission agreement and any festival-specific terms on the official listing before submitting.
The submission deadline is 31 January 2027. No cutoff time is published, so submit with at least a day in hand to avoid any last-minute platform issues. The festival date is 9 February 2027. To enter, visit the official FilmFreeway listing and submit through that platform.
Source: Berlin AI Film Festival (2nd Edition) on AI Film Contests