On Art AI is a part of the On Art Film Festival - one of the biggest open-air film festival in Central Europe, with it’s 15th edition in 2026.

This year we have introduced a new sub-section of On Art Festival, to showcasing thought-provoking films that explore the AI technology and movies made by AI or using AI tools.

The Finale of the On Art AI Film Festival is planned for November 2026 in the Pół na Puł, Puławska 20, Warsaw, Poland. During the 3-day celebration events such as film screenings, discussion panel, and AI-wideo masterclass will be taking place.

Show your movie to Polish audience! Be a part of On Art AI Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

The Festival is open to both categories of filmmakers: professional and independent.
All main genres: fiction, animation, documentary, video art, experimental are accepted.

Our professional jury will choose:
40 short movies
10 medium or full-length movies.
The chosen films will be shown at the Festival.

You can submit your film to one of the 6 categories:

- Short professional (up to 12 mins)
- Short independent (up to 12 mins)
- Medium length professional (12 - 70 mins)
- Medium length independent (12 - 70 mins)
- Feature film professional (over 70 mins)
- Feature film independent (over 70 mins).

The best movies from each category will be rewarded diplomas. We do not award cash or material prizes.

Rules & Terms

1. The film is produced after the 1st of January 2025.

2. AI should play a key role in the film.

3. All main genres are accepted: fiction, animation, documentary, video art, experimental.

4. Films with special method of screening, like 3D or VR glasses – are not accepted.

5. The Festival accepts submissions via FilmFreeway only. We don’t accept physical submissions via post or e-mail (i.e. DVD, flash drive).

6. Films in a language other than English or Polish must have English subtitles.

7. One author can submit any number of works but each film must have a separate entry and fee.

8. Deadline for entries: September 30, 2026.

9. List of selected films: October 15, 2026.

10. If selected, participants will be notified via e-mail. Information will appear on our web-site too.

11. The decisions of the Jury are final. The Festival will not inform about criteria of decisions.

12. Screening copy must be sent using online platforms with downloading options, such as Vimeo.com, WeTransfer.com, Google Drive, etc.

13. Recommended digital format: MPEG4 / H.264 codec, HD 1920x1080, stereo.

14. Entry to festival screenings is free for the public.

15. The Festival do not pay any fees to the authors for screening films and do not cover any expenses related to participation in the Festival, such as travel or accommodation costs.

16. By submitting the film you declare that you have a full copyright of the film and you accept screenings of the film during the Festival and 10 months after the end. You grant to the Festival a non-exclusive license to use the film in open-air screenings, indoor screenings and for general advertising materials and other promotional materials.

17. The Festival may use selected shots, information about the authors, photos or stills from the film - for advertising purposes on the website and social media.