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Archive · closed+RAIN Film Festival 2026
An archived international AI film call organised by Universitat Pompeu Fabra, exploring experimental film language and the aesthetic, ethical and political implications of AI.
Deadline8 Mar 2026, 23:59 CET (UTC+1)
FeeFree to submit. EUR 150 gross is a screening and participation payment to each selected creator, not an entry fee.
EligibilityAdult individuals or teams worldwide; one film per person or team is recommended. The film must have been produced after 1 January 2025.
Key restrictionNo explicit premiere condition was found. A selected film cannot be withdrawn after the acceptance letter has been signed.
| Edition | 2026 - archived call |
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| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Deadline | 8 Mar 2026, 23:59 CET (UTC+1) |
| Fee | Free to submit. EUR 150 gross is a screening and participation payment to each selected creator, not an entry fee. |
| Eligibility | Adult individuals or teams worldwide; one film per person or team is recommended. The film must have been produced after 1 January 2025. |
| Runtime / category | No universal runtime limit was stated in the 2026 web rules checked. |
| AI policy | AI must play a substantive creative role. Fully AI-generated and hybrid films are accepted. Music videos, trailers and advertising are excluded. |
| Premiere / public release | No explicit premiere condition was found. A selected film cannot be withdrawn after the acceptance letter has been signed. |
| Disclosure | Provide a stage-by-stage account of the AI production process and its meaningful creative contribution. |
| Rights / licence | The rules grant UPF a non-exclusive, unpaid licence for screening, public communication and library/archive access. Submitted work and data may be used for academic research; excerpts may be used for promotion. |
| Verified | 2026-10-24 |
Fee breakdown by category and stage
The official Registration Process section states that submission is free.
| All entries · 2026 | Free |
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- Additional cost / payment note: Selected creators receive EUR 150 gross. Travel and accommodation for one creator are covered up to an organiser-set cap; the cap was not specified.
Refunds: There is no entry fee to refund.
What to prepare
- Apply through the official form; a confirmation email is needed for a successful submission.
- Explain AI use at each production stage and supply English subtitles.
- Check the licences for the tools and source material used.
- Unresolved in the sources checked: A universal runtime limit, technical delivery specification and explicit premiere rule were not found.
- Unresolved in the sources checked: Edition numbering and a notification year conflict within the official page.
- Unresolved in the sources checked: Compliance with tool licences needs to be checked for the individual production.
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.