WAiFF 2026
Time Limits & Formats — All Competition Categories
Every submission must respect the exact file, resolution, aspect ratio, and language rules defined per category. Credits are included in duration counts where specified. Finalists must supply French subtitles before public screening.
| Category | Min Duration | Max Duration | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Container | Frame Rate | Audio | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Film | 00:05:00 | 00:10:00 | HD 1920×1080 | 16:9 | .mp4 / .mov | 23.976–30 fps | Stereo / 5.1 | EN or original + EN subs |
| Feature Film | 00:25:00 | — | HD 1920×1080 or 4K 3840×2160 | 16:9 | .mp4 / .mov | 23.976–30 fps | Stereo / 5.1 | EN or original + EN subs |
| Micro-Series (Vertical) | 4 episodes | 6 episodes × ≤ 00:02:00 | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | .mp4 / .mov | 23.976–30 fps | Stereo | EN or original + EN subs |
| Advertising & Corporate | — | — | HD 1920×1080 | 16:9 | .mp4 / .mov | 23.976–30 fps | Stereo | EN or original + EN subs |
| Script + AI Teaser (Genario) | — | — | HD 1920×1080 | Free | .mp4 / .mov | — | Optional | Script in EN; teaser EN or original + EN subs |
All finalists must provide a French-subtitled version prior to festival screenings. Use of at least three (3) generative AI tools, including one (1) for image generation, is mandatory for all categories.
