Extended Deadline - January 31, 2026

Chicago AI Film Festival hosted by Playground Pastime is a contest celebrating diversity, imagination, and innovation! Unlike the Playground Pastime AI Film Contest, this festival will have a live event in Chicago to showcase winning submissions. This festival is a movement designed to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities, challenge AI bias, and showcase the limitless possibilities of AI-generated storytelling.

Whether you're an experienced AI creator or just stepping into the world of AI-driven filmmaking, this is your stage to tell the stories that deserve to be seen. We are looking for visionary creators who use AI to push the boundaries of creativity, culture, and representation. Join us in redefining how AI is used in film. This is where technology meets authenticity, and storytelling to break barriers.