AI

2 categories in this discipline

AI Category

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For works that have used AI throughout the entire visual process for their creation and production. This category recognizes projects where AI is the primary creative engine, not just a supporting tool.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025 or 2026
Submit Entry
Entry Fees
Early Bird Mar 16 – Apr 6 $298
General Apr 7 – Jun 16 $398
Late Entry Jun 17 – Jun 30 $498
20th Anniversary Window Aug 18 – Sep 30 $398
Final Stretch Oct 1 – Jan 15 $398
Our birthday gift: every entry submitted by September 30 includes one additional entry, free. Automatically applied at checkout. Submissions close January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific.
Previous Edition Winner
La Smorfia
Sonic Production
Winner · Previous Edition
AI Category

Tool

For works that have used AI only partially in the visual process for their creation and production. This category recognizes projects where AI serves as one tool among many in the creative workflow.

Submission Format Single video
Eligibility Work published in 2025 or 2026
Submit Entry
Entry Fees
Early Bird Mar 16 – Apr 6 $298
General Apr 7 – Jun 16 $398
Late Entry Jun 17 – Jun 30 $498
20th Anniversary Window Aug 18 – Sep 30 $398
Final Stretch Oct 1 – Jan 15 $398
Our birthday gift: every entry submitted by September 30 includes one additional entry, free. Automatically applied at checkout. Submissions close January 15, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific.
Previous Edition Winner
Meme, Myself & AI
Private Island
Winner · Previous Edition
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