With the use of AI tools in filmmaking becoming more widespread, we’ve made the decision to include a policy outlining the permitted and prohibited uses of AI in submitted works. Before submitting, please take a moment to review these policies. Filmmakers will be required to disclose any and all use of AI tools at any stage of the filmmaking process when they submit.

Here’s what’s prohibited:

Filmmakers are prohibited from using Generative AI to create their film—specifically, filmmakers are not permitted to use AI to create writing, scripts, music, images, special effects or footage. Definition: Generative AI is any system that produces new content (text, image, audio, video, code, etc.) in response to a prompt.

Here’s what’s OK:

Filmmakers are permitted to use Non-Generative AI tools (Assistive AI) that assist with technical post-production tasks, specifically noise reduction, audio cleanup, color correction, upscaling, stabilization, rotoscoping, and similar enhancement functions embedded in editing software. These tools may only improve human-created source material; they may not generate new content (i.e., prompt-based Generative AI features in all apps are prohibited).

All use of AI must be:

• Legal in your jurisdiction

• Limited to material for which you hold all necessary rights

• Disclosed on your festival submission form.