Festival de cinema de I.A. (1)

Festival start: 15 December 2026      Festival end: 31 December 2026

Monthly Showcase & Artificial Intelligence Film Festival – Kavanndo Films with A.I.

Kavanndo Produções invites you to take part in a unique event that brings together art, technology, and innovation: the Monthly International Film Showcase – Kavanndo Films with Artificial Intelligence.
A space for filmmakers, digital artists, and creators from around the world to present their films made with the help of Artificial Intelligence tools.

How it works

Free and online submissions

Films may belong to any genre (fiction, documentary, experimental, etc.)

Maximum duration: 15 minutes

Cash Prizes: 536$

SCREENINGS AND AWARDS

Each month, the festival will host a showcase featuring the submitted films for that period.

Selected works will be published on the official Kavanndo Productions YouTube channel within five business days of submission.

The top three films each month will qualify for the Annual Artificial Intelligence Film Festival.

The annual festival will screen 36 films (three per month) with a new public voting round to determine the winners.

All participants will receive certificates of participation in both the Monthly Showcase and Annual Festival.

Cash Prizes:
1st Place — R$ 1,500
2nd Place — R$ 1,000
3rd Place — R$ 500

MONTHLY SHOWCASE & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FILM FESTIVAL – KAVANNDO FILMS WITH AI

KAVANNDO PRODUCTIONS, with the aim of promoting innovation and digital art, announces the opening of submissions for the Monthly International Film Showcase – Kavanndo Films with Artificial Intelligence.

The event’s purpose is to present film productions created with the assistance of artificial intelligence technologies, encouraging creative processes through AI tools and fostering reflection on technological advances and their impact on audiovisual arts.

1. PURPOSE

The Showcase aims to select and screen films created using artificial intelligence — including, but not limited to, screenwriting, directing, editing, and visual effects.

Participation is open to filmmakers, digital artists, and anyone interested in exploring the use of AI in cinematic creation.

2. SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are free of charge and open year-round for 12 months, according to the calendar below.

They must be completed exclusively online through the form available at:
https://kavanndoproducoes.com.br/festivaldecinemade-i-a/

Films submitted each month will be evaluated starting on the first day of the following month.

Voting will take place online, and voting links will be published monthly on the Kavanndo Produções website.

The popular vote will determine the top three films of each month, which will automatically qualify for the Annual Awards of the Artificial Intelligence Film Festival – Kavanndo Films with AI.

The annual awards ceremony will be held in the second half of December 2026, preferably on a weekend. Dates, schedule, and venues will be announced at least two months in advance.

2.1. SUBMISSION CALENDAR

Submission Period Voting Period List of selected films

01/10/2025 a 31/10/2025 01/11/2025 a 30/11/2025 10/12/2025
01/11/2025 a 30/11/2025 01/12/2025 a 31/12/2025 10/01/2026
01/12/2025 a 31/12/2025 01/01/2026 a 31/01/2026 10/02/2026
01/01/2026 a 31/01/2026 01/02/2026 a 28/02/2026 10/03/2026
01/02/2026 a 28/02/2026 01/03/2026 a 31/03/2026 10/04/2026
01/03/2026 a 31/03/2026 01/04/2026 a 30/04/2026 10/05/2026
01/04/2026 a 30/04/2026 01/05/2026 a 31/05/2026 10/06/2026
01/05/2026 a 31/05/2026 01/06/2026 a 30/06/2026 10/07/2026
01/06/2026 a 30/06/2026 01/07/2026 a 31/07/2026 10/08/2026
01/07/2026 a 31/07/2026 01/08/2026 a 31/08/2026 10/09/2026
01/08/2026 a 31/08/2026 01/09/2026 a 30/09/2026 10/10/2026
01/09/2026 a 30/09/2026 01/10/2026 a 31/10/2026 10/11/2026


3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only films created with artificial intelligence will be accepted.

All films must present a coherent narrative structure (beginning, middle, and end).

Films must be unreleased and never posted publicly on YouTube or other streaming platforms.

Actors may be used as visual or performance references.

Music and sound effects may be created with AI or sourced from royalty-free audio libraries (e.g., Pixabay, YouTube audio library).

Film credits must include all contributors, tools used, and proper music or sound credits.

Participants may submit multiple films, with a separate submission form for each one.

The maximum duration is 15 minutes, including credits.

All genres are accepted (fiction, documentary, experimental, etc.).

Each submission must include a vertical and horizontal poster and two distinct film stills (in both orientations).

No nationality restrictions apply.

All films must include Portuguese subtitles, even when dialogue is in Portuguese.

4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Completed submission form

Signed assignment of property rights

Copyright declaration

Film upload to the festival’s drive (file named Film Title – Director)

Film synopsis (maximum 300 words)

Technical sheet

Promotional materials (photos and posters)

Description of the AI tools and technologies used in the creative process

5. SELECTION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

Selection will be conducted monthly through public online voting.
The top three voted films each month will qualify for the Annual Festival Awards.

Evaluation criteria include:

Originality: ability to present innovative and creative ideas through AI.

Technical Quality: execution of direction, script, editing, and effects.

Use of AI: how AI tools are integrated into the creative process.

Narrative Impact: ability to engage and emotionally connect with the audience.

Selected participants will be notified using the contact information provided in the submission form.

6. SCREENINGS AND AWARDS

Each month, the festival will host a showcase featuring the submitted films for that period.

Selected works will be published on the official Kavanndo Productions YouTube channel within five business days of submission.

The top three films each month will qualify for the Annual Artificial Intelligence Film Festival.

The annual festival will screen 36 films (three per month) with a new public voting round to determine the winners.

All participants will receive certificates of participation in both the Monthly Showcase and Annual Festival.

Cash Prizes:
1st Place — R$ 1,500
2nd Place — R$ 1,000
3rd Place — R$ 500

7. ASSIGNMENT OF PROPERTY RIGHTS

Participants must grant KAVANNDO PRODUCTIONS the rights to exhibit their films exclusively in the showcases, festival screenings, physical venues, and digital platforms.

Filmmakers also authorize exclusive and indefinite exhibition on the festival’s official YouTube channel.
All revenue generated from YouTube monetization will belong to KAVANNDO PRODUCTIONS.

Filmmakers may promote their films on social media, except on YouTube.

8. FESTIVAL CANCELLATION POLICY

KAVANNDO PRODUCTIONS reserves the right to cancel the festival in cases of force majeure, insufficient submissions, or unforeseen events (e.g., natural disasters, government restrictions, strikes, epidemics, pandemics).

In such cases, participants will be informed at least 10 days in advance via email, the official website, and social media.

Monetization revenue will not be refunded, as outlined in Section 7.
The organizers will not be responsible for any personal or logistical expenses incurred due to cancellation.

This clause ensures transparency and proper communication in the event of cancellation.

9. FINAL PROVISIONS

By submitting, participants agree to all terms and conditions of these regulations.

Films cannot be withdrawn from the program once selected, except in cases of force majeure.

The organization is not responsible for technical issues during screening.

Selected films may be used for promotional purposes.

The annual festival will take place after twelve months of showcases. If the total of 36 films is not reached, the event may be postponed or canceled.

FAQ & CONTACT

For more information: https://kavanndoproducoes.com.br/contato/

Follow festival updates on the official Instagram account.

Kavanndo Produções