World AI Film Festival USA (WAIFF LA) 2027
World AI Film Festival / Institut EuropIA (US edition)
FestivalUS
Submission deadline
20 January 2027
Closes 20 January 2027
Open (regular then late tiers)
- Category
- Festival
- Location
- Los Angeles, USA
- Format
- In person
- Entry fee
- Earlybird $30/$15 student; Regular $45/$25; Late $60/$35 (features +$5). Via FilmFreeway.
- Event dates
- Late March 2027 · Los Angeles (FilmFreeway lists Mar 29–30 2027)
- Last checked
- 15 October 2026
Prize
11 WAIFF USA trophies; 5 advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027; 1 Grand Prix (sponsor packages TBA)
Eligibility
US-based creators 13+ (under-18 parental consent). AI in production; Production Journal required. No premiere requirement. Categories: Live Action Short, Feature, Animated Short, Documentary, Vertical & Mobile, Music Video, Advertising, AR/VR/XR, Gaming. Submissions opened May 20 2026; Earlybird July 31; Regular Nov 30 2026; Late Jan 20 2027.
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