Rules & Terms

Everything you need to know before submitting to AI Toronto Genre Awards.

Eligibility

AI in the pipeline. Any short film qualifies if AI was used somewhere in its creation - image or video generation, animation, visual effects, sound, music, voice, editing, screenplay, or concept development. Hybrid AI / traditional workflows are welcome.
Genre focus. The festival celebrates genre cinema: horror, sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, dark comedy, supernatural, and adjacent forms.
Format. Short films up to 30 minutes. Experimental and hybrid works are eligible.
Language. Non-English films must include English subtitles.

Rights. Submitters must hold the rights to all material in their film, including AI-generated assets, music, and third-party content.
Original work. Films must be the submitter's own work. Plagiarized or infringing entries are disqualified.
Submission. Entries are made through FilmFreeway. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Multiple entries. A creator may submit multiple films; each film requires its own submission.
Discretion. Selection, programming, and award decisions rest solely with the festival. Categories may be combined or adjusted based on the volume and nature of submissions.

Notification: May 28, 2027 · Event: June 5, 2027 · 49 Elm St, Old Toronto, ON.