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The Acceptor Index
Which festivals, competitions and awards take AI-generated or AI-assisted work, and on what entry terms.
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★ SeeksRule 1: films must use AI as a meaningful part of the creative process; disclosure is mandatory but explicitly for context, not for scoring.
Required
Submitters must briefly describe which AI tools and workflows were used (models, prompt scope, human–AI division of labor) — For context, not for scoring.
Stated not to affect judging
No provenance standard required
final: 5 Feb 2027 (final render; decisions ("The Verdict") 2027-02-15; Main Event 2027-03-05)
Verified at source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
Submitters must briefly describe which AI tools and workflows were used (models, prompt scope, human–AI division of labor)
AI CINEMA (IAMCINEMA) — Independent AI Film Festival, Montréal: full entry
★ SeeksDedicated AI film festival ("The 2nd Annual AI Film Festival Japan"); eligibility, rights grant and general-legality clauses verified on the primary Terms & Conditions page.
Required
cover letter / project description must "meticulously list the specific AI tools, models, and platforms used (e.g., Midjourney, Google Veo, Runway, Kling, Suno, Udio)" — secondary aggregator summary, not found on the primary T&C page as fetched
No provenance standard required
non-exclusive · event-only · screening
a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to screen the film during the event
unknown (Terms page contains neither "application" nor "deadline"; AIFJ 2026 event scheduled 2026-11-03; no 2027 entry window published.)
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Participants must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in their country of residence, whichever is higher.
The 2nd Annual AI Film Festival Japan
★ SeeksDedicated AI festival ("Since 2021 · now monthly · Hollywood") with dedicated AI categories (Best Hybrid AI Feature Film, Best AI Animation Short); the homepage carries no full rulebook and the terms subpage is unreadable/404.
Not stated
No provenance standard required
regular: 21 Sept 2026 ("Submit by September 21 — the regular deadline"; monthly cadence, only this deadline published. Earlier homepage wording "Submit by August 31 for the early bird discount · screens October 10" (year unconfirmed).)
Fees: listed (first of pair) 39 USD · listed (second of pair) 49 USD · listed (first of pair) 51 USD
Primary source, thin
Checked 2 Sept 2026
We do not look at the name of the filmmakers, we do not look at the country they are from, we do not look at any synopsis. We watch only the film.
★ Seeks"Use of AI techniques: Creative integration of AI and effective use" is an express evaluation criterion of a dedicated AI competition.
Not stated
unstated mechanism beyond a general rights/ownership attestation; "Use of AI techniques: Creative integration of AI and effective use" is an evaluation criterion
AI use is scored by the jury
No provenance standard required
screening, promotion
By submitting your film, you affirm that you hold the rights to the content and grant permission for screening and promotional purposes.
the likeness of real individuals, including actors and public figures, may only be used with explicit permission
unknown (Listing marked "Entries Closed", "First Year Running"; next cycle none published; dates table not exposed.)
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Use of AI techniques: Creative integration of AI and effective use
★ SeeksDedicated-AI identity is public; governing eligibility unverified (source unreachable on two consecutive passes).
Required
a detailed statement regarding the use of artificial intelligence in their production process, including the specific type of AI tools or technologies used, the estimated percentage of work generated or influenced by AI at each stage, and whether AI models trained on proprietary or third-party data were used
Not stated
unknown (Inaugural festival ran 2026-04-17/18 (past); no forward-looking deadline located; no second edition announced.)
Secondary source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
AIFFI — International Festival for AI-Generated Short Films: full entry
★ SeeksDedicated AI Film category; the Hybrid category and the source-material authorship floor are carried as scoped positions rather than softening the headline.
Required
a written description of the AI techniques used in the Video Submission
No provenance standard required
non-exclusive · perpetual · screening, promotion, distribution, modification
a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully-paid right and license to publicly perform, publicly display, digitally transmit, distribute, copy, modify, create derivative works, and otherwise use the Video Submission
opens: 15 Apr 2026; final: 15 Aug 2026 (2026 cycle (past); 2027 unpublished.)
Verified at source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
a majority of the visual content must be created using artificial intelligence-assisted creative tools
★ SeeksSelf-described as "the first film festival in Europe entirely dedicated to audiovisual works created with the support of artificial intelligence" (primary homepage); the 25–100% AI-generated rule is secondary-sourced and not re-confirmed on a reachable rules page.
Required
with the AI tools clearly declared on the entry form
No provenance standard required
"Filmmakers are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, licenses, and releases for the use of copyrighted material, including music, images, and sound" — a clearance warranty, not a rights-grant-to-organiser clause (not located)
final: 1 Jul 2026 (Secondary-sourced (FilmFreeway final deadline per aggregator); festival 2026-10-13 to 2026-10-17 on Burano island. Next cycle unknown.)
Secondary source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
the first film festival in Europe entirely dedicated to audiovisual works created with the support of artificial intelligence.
BAIFF — Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival: full entry
★ SeeksDedicated AI film festival; awards "For outstanding creative use of AI filmmaking tools in service of storytelling", with dedicated routes including "Best AI-Integrated Narrative".
Not stated
Not stated
opens: 5 May 2026; early-bird: 1 Aug 2026 (past at verification); regular: 1 Oct 2026
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
For outstanding creative use of AI filmmaking tools in service of storytelling.
★ SeeksDedicated AI-native hackathon (48-hour creative challenge) plus a curated non-competitive "AI Works" festival section, sourced from official government press releases rather than a rulebook; recurrence of the AI section is unverified.
Not stated
the hackathon is inherently AI-native by design, so disclosure-as-gate is moot; the AI Works section's submission mechanism was not retrieved
Not stated
unknown (No next CinemAI/AI Works cycle announced; one-off hackathon format tied to the 56th IFFI edition.)
Secondary source, verbatim quote
Checked 2 Sept 2026
maintaining responsibility, transparency, and authenticity in creative output
IFFI / WAVES Film Bazaar — CinemAI Hackathon & AI Works section: full entry
★ SeeksSubmitted works must use AI as a significant creative element in the production process; six AI submission categories.
Not stated
unstated formal mechanism, though the eligibility rule itself functions as a declared-use gate
No provenance standard required
opens: 1 Apr 2026; early-bird: 31 May 2026 (2026-05-20 recorded on 2026-09-01); regular: 30 Jun 2026
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Submitted works must use artificial intelligence (AI) as a significant creative element in the production process.
K-CULTURE AI International Film Festival (KCAIF): full entry
★ SeeksDedicated AI-only competition track; entries must feature AI generated video content.
Required
written description of AI techniques used
No provenance standard required
non-exclusive · perpetual · screening, promotion, distribution, modification
non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free … publicly perform, publicly display, digitally transmit, distribute, copy, modify, create derivative works
opens: 2026-01-28T09:00:00; final: 2026-04-27T16:59:59 (2026 cycle; past at verification. 2027 cycle unpublished.)
Verified at source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
3-15 minute video that features AI generated video content
★ SeeksFilms must incorporate AI tools in a meaningful way, generally representing at least 70% of the creative pipeline.
Required
documentation of tools/models/workflow; scored (documentation 20% creative / 30% technical categories)
AI use is scored by the jury
Not stated
non-exclusive · term-limited · screening, promotion
filmmakers retain ownership; limited non-exclusive royalty-free screening licence; trailer hosting; full-film hosting up to 12 months under the stated permission framework
opens: 15 Jan 2026; early-bird: 1 Jun 2026; regular: 10 Jul 2026
Fees: listed (1 of 3) 30 USD · listed (2 of 3) 40 USD · listed (3 of 3) 60 USD
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Films must incorporate AI tools in a meaningful way, generally representing at least 70% of the creative pipeline
★ SeeksFilms made through/with AI are strongly encouraged to submit to the DIG category, which accepts AI-driven Film & Music; the headline reflects the DIG track specifically.
Not stated
Not stated
opens: 18 May 2026; early-bird: 6 Jul 2026; regular: 10 Aug 2026
Verified at source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
Films made through/with AI are strongly encouraged to submit to our DIG category
★ SeeksDedicated AI-only festival with multiple regional editions; at least three generative AI tools including one for image generation are mandatory.
Required
a production file explaining the use of AI tools is required for every submission
AI use is scored by the jury
No provenance standard required
non-exclusive · term-limited · screening, promotion
participants retain rights; non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free screening/promotional licence — internal discrepancy in the primary: 18 months in one provision, five years in a later one. Both preserved.
opens: 2025-09-15T10:00:00; final: 2026-02-27T23:59:00 (2026 window closed; 2027 edition (Cannes, 6–7 Apr 2027) announced, entry window unpublished.)
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
the Film must use at least three generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including at least one tool dedicated to image generation.
Applications are open until 27 February 2026
● Accepts as standardConfirmed silence: the submission guidelines and terms do not mention artificial intelligence.
Not required
No provenance standard required
promotion
stills, trailers and excerpts may be used for promotion including festival trailers, interviews and social media
regular: 31 May 2026 (2026 cycle (past)); late: 7 Jun 2026 (2026 cycle (past)); opens: 1 Dec 2026 ("We will open for submissions for 2027 on 1 December." 2027 deadline tiers not yet published.)
Fees: regular 28 GBP · late 39 GBP · regular 39 GBP
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
We will open for submissions for 2027 on 1 December.
● Accepts as standardConfirmed silence: the submission page was fetched directly and contains zero mention of AI.
Not required
No provenance standard required
unknown (Organiser page publishes no film-entry timetable — directs to notification sign-up for the next festivals. Annual cadence stated by organiser. No deadline extrapolated.)
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
● Accepts as standard
Not stated
Not stated
term-limited · screening, promotion
entrants grant SQP free use/publication of registration materials; selected-film excerpts reproducible/broadcast for Festival information and promotion within stated duration/percentage limits; Festival-period screenings and specified online use authorised
regular: 10 Jul 2025; final: 25 Sept 2025 (2026 regulation (past); 2027 regulation not located this pass.)
Fees: entry 13 EUR
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival: full entry
● Accepts as standardConfirmed silence: no mention of artificial intelligence, AI-generated, or AI-assisted content anywhere on the submissions page.
Not required
No provenance standard required
unknown (Submissions page exposes no dated general schedule and no "2027" text. No deadline extrapolated.)
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
● Accepts as standardConfirmed silence: no AI-related clause anywhere on the submission page; re-confirmed on the current page 2026-09-02.
Not required
No provenance standard required
early-bird: 23 Oct 2026; regular: 20 Nov 2026; extended: 18 Dec 2026
Fees: listed (1 of 4) 49 USD · listed (2 of 4) 59 USD · listed (3 of 4) 65 USD
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Nov 2026
● Accepts as standard
Not stated
Not stated
opens: 2025-09-25T10:00:00; early-bird: 22 Oct 2025; regular: 19 Nov 2025
Fees: extended 135 USD · extended 85 USD
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
● Accepts as standardConfirmed silence: the 2026 regulations page was read in full and contains no AI-specific eligibility rules, generative AI clauses, or disclosure requirements. Band changed from unstated on 2026-09-01 (Lane C deviation flag).
Not required
No provenance standard required
opens: 9 Feb 2026; regular: 29 Apr 2026 (regular-fee cutoff); final: 28 May 2026
Fees: regular 200 EUR · late 250 EUR · regular 80 EUR
Source checked; terms are silent
Checked 2 Sept 2026
I want to put this [film] forward as an invitation for everyone to think about how AI as a tool can open up new creative possibilities for filmmakers.
◐ Accepts with conditions
Not stated
you may be asked for additional information during the submission process
No provenance standard required
final: 21 Oct 2026 (timezone unstated); final: 4 Nov 2026 (timezone unstated)
Fees: entry 175 EUR · entry 75 EUR
Primary source, thin
Checked 2 Nov 2026
Yes, we accept submissions that have used AI (Artificial Intelligence). Please note that you may be asked for additional information during the submission process
◐ Accepts with conditionsStanding written AI policy: filmmakers must disclose any significant use of AI; submissions replicating real individuals without consent or using AI materials in breach of copyright/licensing/data-protection law are rejected; films are not judged more or less favourably based solely on their use of AI.
Required
Films that involve AI will not be judged more or less favourably based solely on their use of AI.
Stated not to affect judging
No provenance standard required
rejects submissions that "use AI to replicate or simulate real individuals (living or deceased) without their explicit consent"
unknown (Standing AI-policy page, not a per-cycle rules document; organiser publishes no per-cycle deadline on it (general FilmFreeway deadlines out of scope).)
Verified at source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
any significant use of AI in their submissions
Cambridge Film Festival — Policy on Artificial Intelligence: full entry
◐ Accepts with conditionsGenuine mixed position: declines films majority or entirely generated using generative AI, permits AI-assisted work with identification of the AI-used aspects in the Director's Statement.
Optional
films that utilize AI for some aspects of their production should identify which aspects of the film it is used for in their Director's Statement
No provenance standard required
opens: 4 May 2026; early-bird: 17 Jul 2026 (past at verification); regular: 2 Oct 2026 (later tiers unpublished; 2027 festival runs 2027-04-15/17)
Fees: early-bird 25 USD · regular 40 USD · early-bird 20 USD
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
does not accept films that are majority or entirely generated using Generative Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Intelligence (AI).
◐ Accepts with conditionsFilmFreeway rule 16: "Use of AI in submissions must be declared." with a brief description in the cover letter or director's statement.
Required
Use of AI in submissions must be declared, with a brief description included in the cover letter or director's statement that explains its use in the film
No provenance standard required
early-bird: 11 Dec 2025 (super earlybird); early-bird: 26 Mar 2026; regular: 25 Jun 2026
Primary source, thin
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Use of AI in submissions must be declared.
◐ Accepts with conditionsDisclosure-based: the Applicant must disclose any usage of AI; non-disclosure may result in disqualification at the Institute's sole discretion.
Required
It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to disclose any usage or utilization of Artificial Intelligence ("A.I.")
No provenance standard required
early-bird: 13 Jul 2026; regular: 3 Aug 2026; late: 31 Aug 2026
Fees: early-bird 55 USD · regular 75 USD · late 95 USD
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to disclose any usage or utilization of Artificial Intelligence ("A.I.")
We do not currently have any restrictions surrounding the usage of Artificial Intelligence technology.
If you are using generative AI as part of your artistic approach, how do you plan to disclose it to your audience?
◐ Accepts with conditions
Optional
Adding Optional GenAI Questions and Field Resources
No provenance standard required
rolling (Standing programme update, not a dated cycle; no entry deadline published on this page.)
Adjacent primary source
Checked 1 Sept 2026
Adding Optional GenAI Questions and Field Resources
Sundance Institute Nonfiction Core Application — GenAI questions: full entry
◐ Accepts with conditions
Required
at the time of submission, filmmakers must disclose that the film uses AI and provide as much detail as possible as to which components of the film this applies to
No provenance standard required
unknown (51st Festival submissions closed (2026); 2027 calendar none published.)
Secondary source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
? Unstated
Not stated
Not stated
unknown ("Submissions for Annecy 2026 are closed!"; 2027 none published.)
Not stated
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Submissions for Annecy 2026 are closed!
no rules forbidding the use of AI
? Unstated
Organisers exclude films primarily driven by generative AI from competing for the Palme d'Or. (Reuters, 2026-05-15)
The 2026 Official Selection regulations, read in full, contain no AI clause.
Not stated
the reporting states an eligibility rule, not a disclosure/declaration mechanism
Not stated
promotion
rights holder must control screening rights; Festival may require a royalty-free excerpt for publicity
final: 13 Mar 2026 (2026 final submission (past); selection copy 2026-03-23. 80th edition announced for 11–22 May 2027; no 2027 entry calendar published.)
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Organisers at Cannes have not banned AI outright, but they say they exclude films primarily driven by generative AI from competing for the Palme d'Or.
Films where generative AI drives the script, the visual generation, or principal performance synthesis are ineligible for the Palme d'Or and the main Official Competition.
Festival de Cannes (Official Selection / Palme d'Or Competition): full entry
? Unstated
An IMGN/Raindance AI film fund will be open to eligible applicants to the 2027 competition. (Variety)
The festival submissions page, read in full, contains no AI text. The fund is a separate programme, not an entry condition.
Not stated
Not stated
early-bird: 7 Dec 2026; regular: 18 Jan 2027; late: 8 Mar 2027 (notification 2027-05-16)
Fees: listed (1 of 3) 59 GBP · listed (2 of 3) 75 GBP · listed (3 of 3) 93 GBP
Verified at source
Checked 2 Nov 2026
16 May 2027 – Notification date
The IMGN/Raindance Film Fund will be open to eligible applicants to the 2027 competition
? Unstated
SXSW requires AI disclosure as part of submission, with a competitive AI category since 2025. (Promise Legal blog; earlier trade reporting)
The official Film & TV submissions page, read in full, does not mention AI. A requirement may exist inside the entry form, which is not public.
Not stated
secondary claim only: disclosure requirement during application plus a competitive AI category established in 2025 — not on the primary page
Not stated
opens: 28 Jul 2026; early-bird: 2026-08-25T23:59:00 ("first" deadline; past at verification. Recorded as CT on 2026-09-01, PT on 2026-09-02.); regular: 2026-09-15T23:59:00 ("second" deadline)
Fees: regular 95 USD · final 125 USD · regular 70 USD
Verified at source
Checked 2 Sept 2026
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
SXSW requires AI disclosure as part of its submission process, with a competitive AI category established in 2025.
if AI usage is discovered after selection without prior disclosure, it can damage the filmmaker's reputation and lead to disqualification
This register summarises published terms and is not legal advice. Check the linked source before you submit. To correct an entry, email support@numonic.ai.