1. General Requirements
All submitted films must be created primarily with AI tools (image, video, animation, or sound generation).
Works not using AI as a central creative element will be disqualified — we love traditional films too, but this is an AI festival.
Small portions of post-production with classical tools (After Effects, Premiere, etc.) are fine, as long as most of the creative process involves AI.
Scripts may be written with or without AI assistance — both approaches are accepted.
Films must have a duration between 2 and 30 minutes.
• By submitting, you grant AIMA permission to use your project’s promotional assets (poster, stills, trailer, synopsis, etc.) for:
Publication on www.aimovieawards.org, FestHome, FilmFreeway and affiliated sites,
social media, press releases, educational programs, press kits, and printed materials.
2. Eligibility & Categories
We accept:
Short films (2–30 min)
Animated style AI films (cartoon, 3D, anime, clay, etc.)
Documentary or music-based AI works
🚫 We do not accept:
Trailers or demo reels (our focus is on storytelling)
Political, extremist, violent, or propaganda content
Poor-quality works (bad sound, missing subtitles, low definition)
3. Language
Films not in English must include English subtitles.
Scripts or text-based elements must be in English or include an English translation.
4. Copyright & Usage
You must own all rights to the content in your film (images, music, voice, etc.) or have proper authorization.
By submitting, you grant AIMA the right to:
screen your film in cinemas and during the festival,
feature it on the official AIMA website and platforms, YouTube playlist and social channels,
use short excerpts, posters, or stills for promotion.
AIMA is not responsible for copyright issues; all liability remains with the filmmaker.
5. Submission Process
Submission period: October 20, 2025 – April 10, 2026.
Submissions are accepted only direct link on website, via FilmFreeway.com and FestHome.com
Each filmmaker may submit up to two works.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
You may submit films already presented at other festivals.
6. Selection & Jury
All films are reviewed by a pre-selection committee; finalists are judged by the AIMA jury.
Confirmed jurors:
TOMMY HARPER (producer of Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Star Wars, Wednesday)
FAB MORVAN / MILLI VANILLI (2x Grammy nominated artist)
MIKE DAY (Palma Pictures CEO, producer of The Night Manager, The Crown)
MIKE HO (Director, for JLo, Bad Bunny, Shakira, Christina Aguilera)
ZACK LONDON / GOSSIP GOBLIN (Viral AI filmmaker & Storyteller)
KHULAN DAVAAJAV (AI influencer)
FELIPE GALVAO (AI Animator, winner of Cannes Lions 2025)
Full invited jury list tba.
Evaluation criteria: storytelling, artistic vision, AI integration, and aesthetic quality.
Jury decisions are final and non-negotiable.
Selected films will be announced on the official AIMA website and social media.
7. Awards
Official AIMA Awards will be announced prior to the event.
Winners receive a distribution deal, a sculpted trophy and/or digital award certificate, and prizes from our partners and sponsors.
Trophies can be shipped internationally (shipping fee applies).
8. Screening & Attendance
Finalist films will be screened during the AIMA 2026 Festival in Mallorca.
Finalist filmmakers will receive:
2 festival passes for screenings, access to networking and opening events.
Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered by the festival.
9. Technical Requirements
To maintain screening quality and eligibility, submissions must adhere to the following technical standards:
• Resolution: Minimum 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, or 25 fps (constant frame rate only)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 preferred; 4:3, 2.35:1, or other cinematic formats accepted if justified artistically
• Audio Requirements: Stereo; clear dialogue; no clipping or excessive background noise
• File Delivery Formats: MP4, MOV
• Subtitles: Mandatory in English for all non-English dialogue;
10. Legal & Privacy
By submitting, you agree to these terms and confirm your right to share the film and any related media.
You authorize AIMA to process your submission data for festival operations and communication.
Submitting implies full acceptance of these rules and of any updates made by the festival management.
