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Runway AI Festival (AIF) 2026 | 4th Edition

Runway

FestivalUS

Submission deadline

27 April 2026

Closed 27 April 2026

2026 submissions closed

Official site ↗
Category
Festival
Location
New York & Los Angeles, USA (+ virtual)
Format
In person
Entry fee
unknown
Event dates
Gala screenings NYC & LA (June 2026 per prior Runway announcements); winners announced ~Apr 30 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026

Prize

Per official awards page: Grand Prix $50,000 + 1M Runway credits; Gold $15,000 + 500k credits; Silver $10,000 + 500k credits; Honoree x2 $1,000 + 100k; Merit x5 $500 + 100k (Film track and other tracks)

Eligibility

Film track: 3–15 min, generative video within the film, fully contained linear narrative. Also tracks: Design, New Media, Fashion, Advertising, Gaming. Entry period per terms: Jan 28–Apr 27 2026 16:59:59 ET. 2026 submissions closed; listed for reference / next edition watch.

Details change. Always check the official site before entering. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.