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THE WAIFF

AWAITS YOUR STORIES!

The 2026 World AI Film Festival highlights a new era where artistic vision meets AI-powered creation.
Each submitted Short Film, Feature Film, Micro Series, or Advertising must use at least three generative AI tools, including one for image creation. Hybrid live-action and AI films are welcome.
A production file explaining the use of AI tools is required for every submission.
The selection committee will prioritize works where AI plays a creative and meaningful role, expanding storytelling and visual expression.

A.I.
Short Films

Duration: minimum 5 minutes, maximum 10 minutes. 4 genres (action, animation, emotion, fantasy). Minimum of 3 AI tools (including at least one image-based tool). Production file required (PDF). English or original version with English subtitles.

A.I.
featured Films

Minimum duration: 25 minutes.
Fully AI-driven or hybrid projects.
Fiction or documentary films.
Significant use of AI (writing, image, post-production).
Production file required (PDF).
English or original version with English subtitles.

a.i. Social Media Micro-Series

4–6 episodes, each under 2 minutes. Vertical format 9:16 – Designed for Reels / Shorts. AI-generated imagery + narration. Production file required (PDF). English or original version with English subtitles.

Advertising & Corporate A.I. Films

Recommended duration: up to 3 minutes.
Fictional product or service.
Production file required (PDF).
English or original version with English subtitles.

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INTERNATIONAL

SUBMISSIONS

Please use the form for your country to submit films. If you don’t live in one of these four countries you can submit your project using the form for Cannes France and choosing your country in the list..