The Competition
World AI Film Festival

1rst Prize 10 000€ 2nd Prize 5000€ 3rd Prize 2000€
Award for the Best A.I. Film
AWARDED BY THE EUROPIA INSTITUTE
Rewards innovation in A.I. assisted video production. This award underlines the perfect fusion between technology and the art of filmmaking.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
To compete for the Best AI Film Award, offered by the EuropIA Institute, participants must meet the following conditions: Length and format: The video must be no longer than 10 minutes. It must be submitted in digital format .mp4 or .mov, in High Definition.
Use of A.I.: The project must integrate at least three generative artificial intelligence tools, including one dedicated to image generation.
Language: The film can be in English, French, or in the original version with French or English subtitles.
Documents to provide:
- An illustration for the film.
- A detailed synopsis.
- A brief presentation
- A production log, detailing the use of AI tools in the creation of the film, in accordance with the criteria established in the competition’s Creation Charter.
THE AWARDS
The winner of The Best A.I. Film wins an exceptional promotion for a period of five years, through events organized by the EuropIA Institute and its partners. His work will be showcased to major figures in the sector, offering unique visibility on an international scale. In addition, he will retain his copyright, while taking advantage of a rare opportunity to disseminate his talent in a prestigious setting and join discussions on the future of audiovisual creation.
The Best AI Film Awards at WAIFF 2025 are as follows:
1rst prize – 10 000 €
2nd prize – 5 000 €
3rd prize – 2 000 €

Award for Best Synopsis for Feature Film
AWARDED BY GENARIO
Highlights AI-assisted narrative creativity, with a focus on innovative, digital stories that push the boundaries of the imagination.

Award for BEST SERIES GUIDE
AWARDED BY GENARIO
The Best Series Guide Award will honor the best series project imagined by the participants. We are looking for a single, complete and wrapped season, with no restrictions on the number of episodes or their duration. The project bible must include a logline, a clear concept, a detailed statement of intent, a description of the characters, a presentation of the arena (the narrative framework), as well as the outline of the storylines. Participation requires the use of and subscription to the Genario AI tool. Visit Genario.fr
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
For the categories “Best Synopsis for Feature Film” and “Best TV Series Bible”, the use of the Genario tool is mandatory. Participants must provide proof of its use in their application file.
Genario Subcription : Applicants must subscribe to the special offer in partnership with WAiFF, which offers a minimum one-month subscription to Genario with a 50% discount, i.e. €24.50 for the Creation offer (instead of €49). This discount is valid throughout the festival.
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Documents to join: A copy of the subscription contract or proof of subscription to Genario.
A description of the use of the Genario tool in the process of creating the screenplay or adaptation.
Sending terms: LProjects must be sent to the platform www.worldaifilmfestival.com
THE AWARDS
The awards for Best Synopsis for Feature Film and Best Series Bible supported by Genario gain access to unique opportunities to bring their projects to life. In addition to recognition within the World A.I. Film Festival, they will benefit from prestigeous partnerships established by Genario with renowned production and broadcasting companies.
These collaborations will offer special appointments with industry professionals, opening the door to concrete opportunities for producing and promoting their works. By winning these awards, screenwriters gain exceptional visibility and a springboard to a promising career in cinema and audiovisual, while affirming their talent and their mastery of artificial intelligence tools.

Award for Best Film Made on Smartphone
AWARDED BY CLAPACTION
Rewards talents who exploit the potential of new technologies to democratize cinematographic creation. This award honors works created with accessible tools, regardless of the means of the directors.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
To participate in the ClapAction Prize, participants must meet the following conditions:
Production on a smartphone :
The film must be made entirely on a smartphone, including shooting, editing, mixing, color grading and finalization, without using external equipment or software.
Length :
The film must be between 3 and 4 minutes long.
Use of A.I. tools:
The artificial intelligence tools used must be integrated or compatible with the smartphone and bring real added value to the project in terms of creativity and innovation.
THE AWARDS
Winning the ClapAction Award, is to gain worldwide recognition. The winner will have the honor of having their film presented at the World A.I. Film Festival, a prestigious event that brings together major figures in cinema and innovative technologies.
In addition, they will benefit from exclusive access to ClapAction, allowing them to promote their work, interact directly with the public and create an engaged community around their talent. This award is much more than a reward: it is an opening to new opportunities and a gateway to the future of cinema.