LIFEART SUBMISSIONS 2026
AI | FILM | TV | WEB | VR | 5:55 | PHOTOGRPHY AWARDS
DEADLINES
REGULAR Deadline - May 1, 2026
LATE Deadline - June 2, 2026
Film Awards 2026
-> Feature, Short & Documentary
-> Humanitarian Award – Social Justice & Environmental
-> Web Television Awards – In Partnership with IAWTV
-> VR Film Awards – Virtual Reality Storytelling Competition
-> 5:55 Award – Best Media Under 6 Minutes
-> Photography
AI Global Film Festival Awards – Where AI Meets Cinema
-> AI shorts, features, and experimental works
-> AI animation & vertical series
-> AI-generated art, NFTs, and immersive digital media
How to Submit to the LifeArt Film Festival
Ready to showcase your work on a global stage? Submit your project through our official partners:
Why Submit to LifeArt AI Global Film Festival?
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Global Recognition: Official selections and winners gain IMDb-qualifying status and international press coverage.
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Industry Access: We partner with the New York Film Academy, FWICE (India), and the China Film Archive.
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Media Exposure: Selected projects are featured by outlets like CNN, Fox, NBC, and The Times of India.
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Iconic Venues: Past Screening at the Pacific Design Center (LA), Village Cinemas (Athens), and PVR Cinemas (Mumbai).
Awards & Prizes
Your project's awards and official selections can be listed on IMDb. This directly enhances the visibility and credibility of your film and the individual profiles of its directors, producers, cast, and key crew members.
Official IMDb Page: www.imdb.com/event/ev0008547/overview/
Global Festival Network
With events across Hollywood, Bollywood, Athens, Santoriny, San Antonio, Miami, and New Delhi, the AI Festival offers creators unparalleled reach and access to global creative markets.
Global Media Exposure
Selected projects are featured by major media outlets including ABC, Euronews, and Bollywood News, offering AI creators high-visibility press and meaningful exposure to international audiences.
Legacy & Industry Access
LifeArt has honored cinematic icons like Oliver Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Morgan Freeman, while connecting AI creators with leading platforms such as Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV.
Academic Alliances
LifeArt is supported by cultural and governmental bodies across India, Greece, and the USA. We also partner with institutions like Delhi Technological University and NY Film Academy to foster next generation of talent.
FILM AWARDS
In an era as fast-paced, LifeArt’s Film awards primary goal is to provide a opportunities platform for film, tv, web and virtual reality filmmakers to present their work to global audiences and explore the world of Media.
FILM
​FEATURE, SHORT & DOCUMENTARY
NEW MEDIA
SHORT MEDIA, MUSIC CLIP, ARTISTIC, SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUTUBE
TV
​TV SERIES, TV REPORTAGE
VR
​VR FILM, VR EXPERIENCE, VR GAME
WEB TV
​WEB SERIES, WEB SPECIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
FINE ART, ADVERTISING EDITORIAL,
FASHION, NATURE & LIFE
Humanitarian Award
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The LifeArt Festival grants its Humanitarian Award for work dedicated to promote social justice, animal welfare, political and environmental issues generating spiritual awareness.
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The Humanitarian Award is inspired by the five-time Academy Award nominee director Michael Cacoyannis;
In the category of the Humanitarian Award we are looking for talents that use the power of filming to build awareness and community for humanitarian topics.
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Award Categories:
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FEATURE FILM, SHORT FILM & DOCUMENTARY
WEB TELEVISION AWARD
Today, the Web is the fastest growing platform to host original media content around the world. LifeArt aims at celebrating excellence in the field of Web-based content internationally. The selection of projects to be screened at the festival in the category of Web TV, will be made by the LifeArt Festival team in collaboration with the International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) in Los Angeles.
Virtual Reality Award
As virtual reality evolves beyond the realms of gaming and advertising and becomes an alternative medium for filmmakers and storytellers we feel it owns its place in the festival.
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Enter now your innovative work
The most anticipated and talked about tech! This competition is dedicated to showcasing diverse and ground-breaking content in the VR space. Create now thrilling and inaugural VR experience and share it with international audience! LifeArt festival is poised to take a leading position in VR exhibition, innovation and celebration.