Official Rules — Fall 2026 Inaugural Edition

These Official Rules govern the Atlanta AI Ad Fest Fall 2026 Inaugural Brand Challenge. The Creative Brief and Awards pages form part of these rules by reference.

Eligibility: open worldwide to individuals and teams (up to five credited creators), age 16+ (or legal age with guardian consent where required). You must hold rights to submit and grant AIAF a non-exclusive festival exhibition and promotion license for the submitted film, posters, synopsis, and credits.

Entry requirements: 30–60 second primary film (max 200MB), 3:4 and 16:9 posters, synopsis, tool disclosure, team details, public social URL, and official hashtags #AtlantaAIAdFest #AIAF2026 #HumanIdeasAIPossibilities. Entry fee waived for the 2026 Inaugural Edition.

Judging: Idea 40% · Craft 30% · Brand 20% · Impact 10%. Category awards and Grand Prix are jury decisions. Audience Choice is measured by likes/reactions plus reposts/shares on X, Instagram, and YouTube from public publish date through AIAF Awards Night (November 21, 2026, US Eastern). AIAF may require screenshots and may disqualify manipulated metrics.

Timeline (US Eastern): entries open September 8, 2026; deadline October 20, 2026; finalists November 10, 2026; AIAF Awards Night November 21, 2026 in Atlanta. Finalist Screening · Awards Ceremony. Atlanta, Georgia · Venue to be announced.

AIAF decisions on eligibility, measurement disputes, and awards are final for the festival. Full creative territories and constraints appear on the Creative Brief. Questions: entries@atlantaaiadfest.com.