Call for Entries: Aotearoa 1 Minute AI Film Festival 2026

Entries are now open for the Aotearoa 1 Minute AI Film Festival 2026 — a chance to experiment, tell bold stories, and showcase your creativity using AI.

We’re inviting creatives from across Aotearoa to submit a 1-minute film exploring storytelling through AI tools and techniques. Whether you’re a filmmaker, animator, designer, or simply curious about what’s possible, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Selected films will be screened at the AI & Creativity Summit 2026 in Auckland.

💰 Prizes

• Jury Prize: $1,000
• People’s Choice Award: $1,000

✨ Why Enter?

• Share your work with a wider creative audience
• Experiment with new AI tools and workflows
• Be part of a growing creative movement in Aotearoa
• Have your film screened at a national event

📥 How to Enter

Submit your film via FilmFreeway:

https://filmfreeway.com/1MinuteAIFilmFestival