Release & Earn
Can AI Films Be Submitted to Film Festivals?
Yes—some festivals explicitly welcome AI films, while others evaluate them under general rules or restrict particular uses. Eligibility belongs to each event and can change from one edition to the next.
Read the current rules
Check category, runtime, completion date, premiere status, public availability, territory, language, age, entry fee, and deadline. Do not assume last year's policy still applies.
Describe AI use honestly
Prepare a concise production statement naming the systems used and the human creative roles. If an application asks about generated material, answer directly and consistently with the film's credits.
Confirm every important right
Festivals commonly require entrants to control the submitted work. Keep collaborator agreements, performer and likeness permissions, music and asset licenses, and the commercial terms associated with generation tools.
Choose for fit, not just laurels
Prioritize events whose audience, programming, format, and reputation match the film. Track submissions and withdrawal or premiere obligations in one calendar.
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