BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY ACCEPT THESE RULES AND TERMS.
Full regulations (PDF) are available at: www.biaiff.pl
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
AI Bochnia International Film Festival (BIAIFF) is an international short film
competition dedicated to filmmakers who use artificial intelligence as a creative tool.
The festival celebrates the intersection of technology and storytelling.
Festival date: September 17, 2026
Venue: Regis Cinema, Bochnia, Poland
Website: www.biaiff.pl
Contact: biaifestival@gmail.com
Organized by: Miejski Dom Kultury w Bochni | Urząd Miasta Bochnia | PIXEL FRAME STUDIO
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ELIGIBILITY
- Open to filmmakers worldwide.
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older (or the legal age of majority
in their country of residence).
- Team submissions are accepted. One designated Team Leader must be indicated
as the main contact for all communication.
- Maximum ONE (1) submission per filmmaker or team.
- Festival staff, jury members, and their immediate family members are not
eligible to submit.
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FILM REQUIREMENTS
Runtime
- Short films only: 1 to 10 minutes (inclusive of credits).
- Feature-length and medium-length films will not be accepted.
AI Requirements
- Significant use of generative AI tools is required throughout the production process.
- "Significant use" means that at least 50% of the final film's visual or audio
content was generated or processed using AI tools.
- A minimum of 2 different AI tools must have been used (e.g. for image generation,
video synthesis, sound design, music, or scriptwriting).
- Submissions must include a production diary / making-of document describing
the AI tools and creative process used. Failure to provide this may result
in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
- Container format: MP4 or MOV
- Codec: H.264 (preferred) or ProRes
- Minimum resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Language & Subtitles
- Films in Polish must include English subtitles.
- Films in any other language must include Polish or English subtitles.
- Subtitles must be hardcoded (burned in) OR provided as a separate .SRT file.
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REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
Please ensure all of the following are included with your submission:
1. Film file — direct download link or password-protected streaming link
2. Poster or key visual — JPG or PNG, minimum 1000 x 1500 px
3. Synopsis — maximum 500 words
4. Director's biography — maximum 200 words
5. List and description of all AI tools used in production
6. Production diary / "Making of" — documenting the creative process
and demonstrating actual AI usage
Incomplete submissions may be disqualified without refund.
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SUBMISSION FEES
- Early deadline (until June 30, 2026): $10 USD
- Regular deadline (July 1 – August 15, 2026): $15 USD
Submission fees are non-refundable, except in the event of festival cancellation
by the organizer. Payment is processed securely via FilmFreeway at the time
of submission. Paying the submission fee does not guarantee selection
into the Official Selection.
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SELECTION PROCESS
All submissions are reviewed in two stages:
1. Formal review — The organizer verifies that all technical and eligibility
requirements are met.
2. Jury review — Films that pass formal review are evaluated by the festival jury.
Jury evaluation criteria:
- Innovation and creative use of AI tools (30%)
- Artistic and aesthetic quality (25%)
- Narrative and storytelling (25%)
- Technical quality (20%)
The Official Selection (up to 15 films) will be announced on August 30, 2026
on www.biaiff.pl and the festival's social media channels.
All jury decisions are final and binding.
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PRIZES
Total prize pool: $2,500 USD
- Grand Prix – Best AI Film: $1,200 USD
- Best AI Visual Artistry: $800 USD
- Audience Award: $500 USD
The organizer reserves the right to increase the prize pool through sponsorship
and to award additional special prizes.
Prizes are awarded at the Awards Ceremony on September 17, 2026 at Regis Cinema.
In case of a winner's absence, the prize will be transferred via international
bank wire within 30 days of the festival date.
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for other goods or services.
Prize payments are made in Polish Zloty (PLN) equivalent, calculated at the
average USD/PLN exchange rate published by the National Bank of Poland (NBP)
on the business day preceding the transfer date.
Applicable taxes may be withheld in accordance with Polish tax law.
Winners who are not Polish tax residents may be asked to provide a Certificate
of Tax Residency to benefit from reduced rates under applicable tax treaties.
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RIGHTS & LICENSE
The filmmaker retains full copyright of the submitted film.
By submitting, you grant the organizers a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Screen the film publicly during the festival (September 17, 2026)
- Use excerpts up to 30 seconds in any media for festival promotion purposes
for a period of 18 months from the festival date.
You confirm and warrant that:
- You are the sole owner of all rights to the submitted material
(image, sound, music, and any other elements).
- The film does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
- You have obtained all necessary permissions for any copyrighted
materials or likeness rights included in the film.
The organizer accepts no legal liability for any third-party rights
infringements contained in submitted films. Full responsibility rests
with the filmmaker.
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DISQUALIFICATION
The organizer reserves the right to disqualify a film or filmmaker if:
- The submission was received after the deadline.
- Copyright or third-party rights have been infringed.
- The film contains prohibited content (pornography, hate speech,
incitement to violence or discrimination).
- There is evidence of fraudulent AI use — i.e., the film was declared
as AI-generated but shows no actual meaningful use of AI tools.
- The production diary / making-of is missing or insufficient.
- False information was provided in the submission form.
- These rules and terms have been violated in any way.
No refunds will be issued in the event of disqualification.
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WINNER NOTIFICATION
Finalists and winners will be notified by email to the address
provided at submission. The organizer will make up to three (3)
contact attempts within 7 business days.
Failure to respond within 14 days of first notification may result
in forfeiture of the award.
Winners must complete an award acceptance form and provide bank
account details within 14 days of notification.
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CHANGES TO THESE RULES
The organizer reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
All changes will be published at www.biaiff.pl with at least 14 days'
prior notice before taking effect.
Amendments do not affect filmmakers who have already submitted their
films before the date of the change — the rules in force at the time
of submission apply to them.
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GENERAL
- These rules are governed by Polish law.
- Any disputes shall be resolved by the court with jurisdiction over
the organizer's registered seat.
- The organizer reserves the right to cancel or postpone the festival
in the event of force majeure (natural disasters, pandemic,
governmental restrictions). In such cases, all submission fees
will be refunded.
- By submitting, participants consent to the processing of their
personal data by the organizer for the purposes of organizing
and promoting the festival, in accordance with GDPR (EU) 2016/679.
For questions: biaifestival@gmail.com | www.biaiff.pl
