Opportunities / Film festival
Open for entriesArtefact AI Film Festival
Artefact × mk2 AI short film competition; the 2026 theme is (Dis)Connection.
| Edition | Third edition · 2026 call / 2027 awards |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France |
| Deadline | 2 December 2026 |
| Fee | Free to enter; no purchase obligation. |
| Eligibility | Global individuals; minors need guardian authorisation; one work per person. |
| Runtime / category | Maximum 314 seconds. |
| AI policy | Pure AI and hybrid creation accepted. |
| Premiere / public release | Public YouTube or Vimeo link required; approved works may be published on the festival site. Assess the impact on other premieres. |
| Disclosure | Production log required; at least one generative AI technique in each of pre-production, production and post-production. |
| Verified | 2026-10-20 |
What to prepare
- Visual material, synopsis and a short introduction.
- Generative AI production log covering pre-production, production and post-production.
- Publicly accessible YouTube or Vimeo viewing link.
- Entry includes up to 24 months of agreed communication licence; read the rules before submitting.
Official sources
This is an English summary, not the official rules. The organiser’s latest rules and written answers prevail. Inclusion is not an endorsement or a guarantee of selection.