World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) | Cannes Grand Finale 2027
Institut EuropIA & Studio Laffitte
Submission deadline
15 February 2027
Closes 15 February 2027
Open (early bird)
- Category
- Festival
- Location
- Cannes, France (national editions also in London, LA, Tokyo, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, etc.)
- Format
- In person
- Entry fee
- Early Bird €15 (to Nov 15 2026); Regular €30 (Nov 16–Jan 31); Late €60 (Feb 1–15) per work
- Event dates
- Screenings Apr 6–7 2027; Awards Apr 7 2027 · Palais des Festivals, Cannes
- Last checked
- 15 October 2026
Prize
Category awards including Best AI Short Film, Best AI Series, Best Advertising/Branded Content, Best AI Music Video, Best WAIFF Horizons, CapCut Awards, Alpes-Maritimes Best Youth Film; festival access/travel benefits for winners (cash amounts not fully enumerated in rules PDF)
Eligibility
Submission window Sept 15 2026–Feb 15 2027. Fully AI-assisted and hybrid with significant creative AI. Categories: Feature (≥30 min), Short (5–15), Series (2+ eps, 5–30 min), Advertising, Music Video, CapCut Short / Vertical Mini-Drama, Horizons (by national editions). Production Journal required. Films already in partner-country WAIFF editions not eligible for Cannes direct. Rules PDF: worldaifilmfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WAIFF-Competition-Rules-Edition-2027_October26.pdf
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