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Generated. Curated. Screened.
Every frame generated. Every film made by people.
NovaScreen is a new film festival in Vienna for short films in which everything on screen is created with generative AI. Story, direction and editing stay with people, and every film is selected by people, because a film is more than the tool that made it.
In October 2027, the selection comes to the big screen for a day of screenings.
- 9 October 2027Saturday
- ViennaVienna
- Early 2027Submissions open
Submit your film.
Submissions open early 2027. This is the path from submission to screening.
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Early 2027
Submissions open
The call for entries goes live on this site. Newsletter subscribers hear first.
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31 May 2027
Early Bird deadline
Submit by this date to pay the Early Bird fee.
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31 July 2027
Final deadline
Last day to submit. The regular fee applies after the Early Bird.
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By 31 August 2027
Selection announced
All submitting filmmakers are notified.
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9 October 2027
Screenings in Vienna
The selected films on the big screen on Saturday, including the festival winners announcement.
These dates are our current plan and may change. We announce any change here and by email to everyone who has submitted. Terms
Awards
€2,000 in cash prizes, awarded by the jury and by the audience in Vienna. Further prizes from our partners will be announced.
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Grand Prix
Chosen by the jury
€1,000
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Second Prize
Chosen by the jury
€500
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Audience Award
Rated by the audience at the festival
€250
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Young Talent Award
Chosen by the jury · For directors up to 25
€250
Submission fees
The earlier you submit, the less you pay.
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Early Bird
Until 31 May 2027
€15
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Regular
Until 31 July 2027
€25
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Reduced
Pupils, apprentices, students
€9
Fees are non-refundable processing fees. See the festival rules and the terms for details.
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