About the Call:
FILE – Electronic Language International Festival
FILE is an international reference festival dedicated to art, technology, and innovation. The 2026 edition invites artists, researchers, creators, and developers to submit projects exploring contemporary artistic languages mediated by technology. The festival presents artworks, immersive experiences, and research investigating how digital tools, emerging media, and Artificial Intelligence reshape artistic practice.
Category:
Art & Technology · Digital Art · New Media · AI · Interactive Art · Research-Based Art
Eligibility:
Open to national and international artists, researchers, creators, and developers working at the intersection of art, technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Exhibition and presentation at FILE 2026
- International visibility within one of the most established art & technology festivals
- Engagement with a global audience of artists, researchers, and cultural institutions
Application Fee:
Free of charge
Application Requirements:
- Submission of a project exploring relationships between art, technology, and/or AI
- Projects may include, but are not limited to:
Robotic Art & AI, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Games & Digital Games with AI, Digital Animation & AI, Digital Cinema & AI, Electronic Music & AI, LED Shows, Digital Video & AI, Digital Architecture & AI
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted according to the official FILE 2026 regulations via the festival’s website.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 19 February 2026
- Festival Dates: 18 August – 11 October 2026
Location:
FIESP Cultural Center, São Paulo, Brazil
Additional Details:
The 2026 edition introduces an expanded curatorial structure with multiple thematic axes and festivals, reflecting evolving artistic media and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence within contemporary art practices.
Website & full regulations:
[https://file.org.br/highlight/file-2026-inscricoes-abertas-para-festival-de-arte-e-tecnologia/]
