Cannes · FranceAAI film festivals / 2026
World AI Film Festival
WAIFF connects AI filmmakers through regional events and an international final. Its official 2027 announcement describes a third edition with eleven regional events and a final in Cannes.
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2026-11-15Last editorial check
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Explore this stage
WAIFF connects AI filmmakers through regional events and an international final. Its official 2027 announcement describes a third edition with eleven regional events and a final in Cannes.
Film awards, professional talks and industry networking form the programme. Its Cannes location is distinct from the Cannes Film Festival competition and Marché du Film programmes.
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A story told in editions
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Programmes, honours & selection
Film and content awards
The 2026 results distinguish best film, action, fantasy, animation, feature, micro-series, advertising and soundtrack categories. Individual records retain the precise award title.
Pro Talks
Professional sessions on 21–22 April 2026 include keynotes and industry discussions.
2026Best WAIFF FilmAward2026Best AI Action FilmAward2026Best AI First FilmAward2026CapCut PrizeAward2026Best AI Fantasy FilmAward2026Best AI Micro-SeriesAward2026Best AI Animation FilmAward2026Press PrizeAward2026Best AI Advertising FilmAward2026Best AI Feature FilmAward2026Best 8th Art FilmAward2026Best Youth FilmAward2026Best AI SoundtrackAward2026Best AI Emotion FilmAward
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The people behind the programme
Jean-Michel JarreSpeaker · 2026
Mathieu KassovitzSpeaker · 2026
Johann ChoronSpeaker · 2026
Sarah CledySpeaker · 2026
Nathalie MarchakSpeaker · 2026
Enora ContantSpeaker · 2026
Elena LyubarskayaSpeaker · 2026
Daniel ShinSpeaker · 2026
Gilles GuerrazSpeaker · 2026
No jury roster has been documented here yet. Speakers, organisers and creators are identified by their actual roles.
Selected and awarded creators 13
Léo Cannone2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Qiu Sheng2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Denis Larzilliere2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Nyko Oliver2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Eun Young Lee / Heui Song Son2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Jules Blachier2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Anne Horel2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Aurelien Bigot2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Jacques Edouard2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Dario Cirrincione2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Marius Doicov2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Fabio Bonvicini2026 · Selected / awarded creator
Ibraheem Diab2026 · Selected / awarded creator
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Work worth discovering
Titles, distinctions and official sources, organised by year.
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From discovery to participation
Deadlines, fees, formats, premiere and language requirements may change between editions. Consult the official call and rules linked below.
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Follow every fact to its source
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Official websiteworldaifilmfestival.comChecked 2026-11-15
022026 prize listworldaifilmfestival.comChecked 2026-11-15
032026 Pro Talksworldaifilmfestival.comChecked 2026-11-15
042027 competition rulesworldaifilmfestival.comChecked 2026-11-15
This living archive expands through edition-specific, source-checked information. Unpublished or unverified facts remain explicitly undocumented.