Exploring the Evolution of Character in the Age of AI; Inspired by Heideggerian Philosophy
Festival Name: Dasein AI Film Festival 2027
Organizing Body: Dasein AI Film Festival
Location: California, USA (With Online Screening Option)
Event Date: Exact screening dates to be announced.
About the Festival: This festival explores the evolution of character in an era transformed by artificial intelligence. Inspired by Heidegger’s philosophy of “Dasein,” the festival emphasizes responsible existence, wisdom, integrity, compassion, and ethical choices alongside AI. The festival welcomes works exploring consciousness, ethics, identity, interconnectedness, nature, and new horizons for the future of humanity.
Awards & Honors: Dasein Grand Prize, Love Sees Award, Ego Blinds Award, Interconnectedness Award, Consciousness Award, Trans Layer Consciousness Award, Future Humanity Award, Innovation Award, Emerging Filmmaker Award, Audience Award.
Accepted Genres: Experimental, Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Hybrid, and other cinematic forms relevant to themes of intelligence, consciousness, and the future of humanity.
Runtime: 5 to 15 minutes
Year of Production: No restriction specified.
Language & Subtitles: English subtitles are required for films not predominantly in English.
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026
Other Details: Filmmakers retain full ownership and copyright of their work / The festival reserves non-exclusive rights to screen, promote, and archive selected works / Using submitted works for training AI or machine learning models without written consent is strictly prohibited / Filmmakers bear full legal responsibility for all submitted content / The festival advocates for ethical AI filmmaking, and works containing illegal or unethical content will be disqualified / The festival reserves the right to reject or remove entries at its discretion / Submission fees are non-refundable.
