Filmmakers worldwide, no nationality restrictions. Ages 18+ (16+ with guardian consent). Films must be completed within the last 12 months.
No. Submission is free.
October 15, 2026, 23:59 (IDT). Submissions accepted only through FilmFreeway.
Up to 10 minutes.
Yes. Generative AI must be integral to the creation , not just minor VFX or upscaling. On submission you'll be asked to briefly state which AI tools and stages you used.
Only through FilmFreeway. Add a private screener link (Vimeo Private or YouTube Unlisted) to your entry.
MP4 or MOV, H.264 (ProRes accepted). 1080p minimum, 4K preferred. English subtitles required for any non-English dialogue.
No. Films that have screened at other festivals are welcome.
You do. By submitting, you grant the festival a non-exclusive license to screen the film at festival events and in related promotion.
By November 3, 2026 — one week before the event.
Yes. Each film needs a separate FilmFreeway entry.
Yes, and we'd love to. Send a poster (JPG/PNG, 300dpi) and/or a promo (MP4, up to 60 sec) to info@tlvaiff.com with the subject "Marketing Assets – [film title]." We use these across the festival's social channels, website, newsletter, and press. Usage runs for 24 months from submission; you're always credited.
Entries with broken or locked links are disqualified. Make sure the link is open to view (no login or password) and that subtitles are burned in or embedded.