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Call for Films AI 2026 — Submit your film | We Are Human Festival Paris Film & AI: International Open Call 2026 Explore Article 1 of the UDHR through human / AI hybrid creation This first international call invites filmmakers, artists and creators from around the world to submit works exploring the connections between artificial intelligence, audiovisual creation and human rights.
Opening June 1st, 2026 → Closing September 30th, 2026 4 months to submit your work This call for films is open to filmmakers, visual artists, studios, independent creators and collectives engaged in innovative artistic practices. All formats are welcome: fiction, documentary, experimental work, video poem, audiovisual essay, as long as they question the contemporary transformations linked to artificial intelligence.
No matter where you come from, what matters is your vision. No specific training is required. This open call welcomes everyone, with or without an academic or professional background in film or the visual arts.
Aged 18 and above. We Are Human is not a technology festival. It is an artistic and committed festival.
It offers an international space to explore, question and subvert the uses of artificial intelligence through the lens of human rights. Participating means contributing to building new narratives and taking part in a collective reflection on the future of our societies.
Selected films will be screened in Paris at the Forum des images on November 24, 2026, then presented in partner cities: São Paulo, New York, Nairobi,Johannesburg, Quito and Geneva. The festival is built on a 30-year vision, rooted in the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each edition explores a single article as a source of contemporary artistic interpretation.
The first edition in 2026 is dedicated to Article 1: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations, 1948.
→ Read the full text on the United Nations website. At a time when artificial intelligence decides what is visible, audible and credible, the question of equality in dignity takes on a radically new dimension. Algorithmic systems inherit our biases, reproduce our inequalities and rank human existences on an unprecedented scale.
To be born free and equal is a fundamental right. But what happens when the machine doesn't know it or pretends not to? Is equality in dignity still possible in a world where invisible systems decide the value of a face, a voice, a story?
Drawing from this founding article, creators are invited to explore through cinema, image, sound and hybrid storytelling what it means to be born human in the age of algorithms. To question equality, dignity, fraternity: not as abstract ideals, but as grounds for artistic and critical experimentation. Original audiovisual works inspired by Article 1 of the UDHR, completed on or after June 1st, 2025.
Duration: 1 minute minimum / 10 minutes maximum Human/AI hybrid creation required. Ethics Notebook mandatory for all submissions. Works generated solely by AI without human creative direction are not eligible.
Article 1, in practice: keep it simple, make it matter No big budget, no film crew, no philosophy thesis required. Human/AI hybrid creation is at the heart of the festival. Whether you use AI to generate imagery, shape your sound, or elevate footage shot on your phone, it is there to amplify your vision — not replace it.
What matters is a simple, powerful story: 1 to 10 minutes. Let real life inspire you: Freedom: against the machine A character who switches off their GPS, ignores an algorithm's suggestion, follows their own instinct, makes an unpredictable choice or simply looks up at the sky.
Brotherhood: the encounter Two strangers with nothing in common different ages, cultures, paths — who cross in the street, meet each other's eyes, and share a smile or a spontaneous gesture of kindness. AI can translate their inner worlds or make that moment visually unforgettable.
Dignity: the everyday Turning the camera on an unseen worker, celebrating their face and gestures, to show that every human being carries the same worth regardless of their place in society. Simple anchors for your film: a look, a gesture, a contrast, an encounter. Use AI: image, sound, music, text as a tool to bring your ideas to life.
Put the machine at the service of your sensitivity. Be simple. Be true.
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations, 1948.
An independent artistic committee establishes the shortlist of selected films. Announcement of the official selection Shortlisted films revealed: Festival & awards ceremony November 24th, 2026 — Forum des Images, Paris International screenings, debates & talks December 2026 – March 2027 · New York · São Paulo · Johannesburg · Nairobi · Johannesburg · Quito · Geneva A jury at the crossroads of creation, media and innovation.
Prize for Best Screenplay — 3,000 € Participation is free of charge. Prizes are funded by We Are Human, a French registered nonprofit (association loi 1901, public interest status), exclusively as part of its charitable mission: promoting human rights in the age of AI through artistic creation.
Selected Films & International Distribution The 20 selected projects will tour the world in prestigious partner venues: cinemas, cultural centers, and festival stages across the globe. Beyond the awards, each selected work receives international and local recognition theatrical screenings, audience meet-and-greets, and visibility among the cultural stakeholders of each city.
We Are Human Festival is the first international film festival at the age of AI to ask each creator to document their ethical approach. This notebook: four questions, ten minutes is an integral part of the submitted work. It will be presented alongside the film and will contribute to public debates and panel discussions.
This notebook is not a selection filter. No answer is eliminatory. By submitting a film, filmmakers confirm they have read and accepted these rules in full.
Explore the Ethics Notebook More than a call for films. Create with AI. Question it.
Reclaim it. For an artificial intelligence that serves humanity. Paris · São Paulo · New York · Nairobi · Johannesburg · Quito · Geneva Free to enter · Open to all · Submission deadline: September 30, 2026 → Submit your film on FilmFreeway Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway to ensure a secure, transparent, and fair submission process.
Any questions about criteria or the submission process? Read the FAQ → We Are Human is a French non-profit association (Association loi 1901) recognized as serving the public interest, based in Saint-Mandé, France. RNA: W942012248 · SIREN: 931 320 691
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers, visual artists, studios, independent creators, and collectives engaged in innovative artistic practices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €5,000 - €3,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for We Are Human Festival Paris 2026 Call for Films are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
We Are Human Festival Paris 2026 Call for Films is funded by We Are Human Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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