Fully AI Generated Films Only
The future of cinema is here.
The META ULAGAM AI FILM FESTIVAL™ 2027 is an international online festival dedicated exclusively to fully AI-generated films, celebrating the next generation of storytelling where artificial intelligence and human imagination come together to create cinematic experiences beyond traditional production boundaries. Whether you are an independent creator, student, filmmaker, designer, AI artist, or creative technologist, this festival provides a global platform to showcase your vision and compete with creators from around the world.
Created by AI. Guided by Humans. Inspired by Imagination.
This festival accepts only productions created primarily using AI technologies throughout the filmmaking pipeline, including story development, scripting, image generation, video generation, voice synthesis, music composition, editing, and post-production. Traditional live-action productions, smartphone footage, DSLR footage, and conventional animation workflows without substantial AI generation are not eligible for submission.
Festival Timeline
Venue: Online Global Festival
Registration Opens: 01 August 2026
Early Bird Registration Ends: 30 September 2026
Standard Registration Ends: 31 December 2026
Final Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026
Public Screening Period: 01 January 2027 – 31 January 2027
Top 50 Finalists Announcement: 01 February 2027
Festival Dates: 14 February 2027 – 16 February 2027
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration
₹499
Available from:
01 August 2026 to 30 September 2026
Standard Registration
₹999
Available from:
01 October 2026 to 31 December 2026
Film Requirements
- Maximum Duration: 3 Minutes
- Duration includes opening titles and end credits.
- Open Genre.
- Any language is accepted.
- Maximum team size: 4 members.
- Multiple submissions are permitted.
Subtitle Policy
- English films do not require subtitles.
- Tamil films do not require subtitles.
- Films in all other languages must include English subtitles.
Eligible AI Workflow
Participants may use any AI tools of their choice throughout production, including but not limited to:
- AI Script Generation
- AI Story Development
- AI Image Generation
- AI Video Generation
- AI Voice Generation
- AI Music Generation
- AI Editing and Post Production
Participants are required to provide a brief overview of their AI production workflow during registration.
Public Screening and Selection Process
Unlike traditional festivals, the META ULAGAM AI FILM FESTIVAL™ embraces a community-driven discovery model.
All eligible submissions will be published on the official Meta Ulagam Studio™ YouTube Channel during the public screening period.
The public screening window runs from:
01 January 2027 to 31 January 2027
During this period, audiences worldwide can watch, engage with, and share participating films.
Following the screening period, the Top 50 films will advance to the final round based on:
- Public Engagement
- Audience Reach
- Creative Impact
- Review by the Meta Ulagam Creative Team
Awards and Recognition
🏆 Best AI Film 2027
₹50,000 Cash Prize
Plus a choice of one Meta Ulagam Production™ Scholarship Program:
Level 01
AI Pre-Production Associate™
- Duration: 3 Months
- Eligibility: Up to 4 Members
- Program Value: ₹4,999
Level 02
AI Production Specialist™
- Duration: 6 Months
- Eligibility: Up to 2 Members
- Program Value: ₹49,999
Level 03
AI Film Production Fellow™
- Duration: 12 Months
- Eligibility: 1 Member Only
- Program Value: ₹99,999
Participation in the scholarship program is optional and cannot be exchanged for cash.
🥈 Second Best AI Film
₹20,000 Cash Prize
🥉 Best AI Creator
₹10,000 Cash Prize
Submission Package
Participants must submit:
- Film Title
- Film Synopsis
- Team Details
- Film Poster
- Google Drive Film Link
- AI Production Workflow
- Registration Payment Proof
Registration Process
- Scan the festival registration QR code.
- Complete the registration payment.
- Upload the payment screenshot and UTR number.
- Submit your film details and Google Drive link.
- Receive confirmation of successful registration.
Join the Next Generation of Cinema
The META ULAGAM AI FILM FESTIVAL™ is more than a competition. It is a platform for creators exploring the possibilities of AI-native storytelling and cinematic innovation.
The future of filmmaking will not be defined by budgets or physical production constraints, but by imagination, creativity, and the ability to transform ideas into experiences.
The next era of cinema begins here.
META ULAGAM AI FILM FESTIVAL™ 2027
Fully AI Generated Films Only
Created by AI. Guided by Humans. Inspired by Imagination.