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EU AI Act Deadline

64 days until full enforcement — August 2, 2026

Article 50 requires transparency about AI-generated content for any film distributed in the EU. Fines up to €15M.

2026 Compliance Calendar

Your Production Schedule for AI Compliance

Key dates you actually need to know. Regulations, guild deadlines, and festival seasons — planned out so you can focus on making your film.

Think of this as your production schedule for compliance.

You don't need to act on every date — just the ones that apply to your production. Click any event to see exactly what you should do and when.
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January 2026
1 event
Jan 22
Plan Ahead

Sundance 2026 — AI Disclosure Policies Active

Sundance requires filmmakers to disclose any AI tools used in production. Disclosure addendum is part of the submission package.

February 2026
1 event
Feb 2
Action Required

EU AI Act — Transparency Obligations (Art. 50)

AI-generated content must be labeled as such for EU audiences. Applies to any film distributed in the EU that uses AI-generated images, video, or text.

May 2026
Current Month
2 events
May 2
Action Required

WGA 2026 MBA — Takes Effect

The ratified WGA 2026 Minimum Basic Agreement becomes effective. Companies must notify WGA before licensing scripts for GAI training. Semi-annual AI meetings required.

May 12
Plan Ahead

Cannes 2026 — Festival Season Opens

Cannes has expanded its AI disclosure guidelines. Official Selection now asks for detailed AI usage documentation.

June 2026
1 event
Jun 1
Plan Ahead

CA AB 2602 — Consent Enforcement Continues

California's AB 2602 requires meaningful consent for digital replicas. Enforcement is ongoing with increasing scrutiny on AI-generated likenesses.

July 2026
1 event
Jul 1
Plan Ahead

SAG-AFTRA — Semi-Annual AI Review

SAG-AFTRA conducts its semi-annual review of AI provisions under the 2025 IMA. Productions using performer likenesses face increased scrutiny.

August 2026
2 events
Aug 2
Stay Informed

EU AI Act — High-Risk System Requirements

Extended obligations for high-risk AI systems take effect. While most film AI tools are general-purpose, any biometric or profiling use triggers high-risk classification.

Aug 15
Stay Informed

Sundance 2027 — Early Submissions Open

Sundance typically opens early submissions in late summer. Start preparing your AI documentation now for a stress-free submission.

September 2026
1 event
Sep 10
Stay Informed

TIFF 2026 — Submission Season

Toronto International Film Festival continues requiring AI disclosure. TIFF's policy aligns with industry-standard documentation.

October 2026
1 event
Oct 1
Plan Ahead

Oscar Qualifying Season — AI Disclosure Window

Films seeking Oscar qualification must have complete AI documentation. Academy is expected to formalize AI disclosure requirements.

November 2026
1 event
Nov 1
Stay Informed

WGA — Semi-Annual AI Impact Meeting

First mandatory semi-annual meeting between WGA and signatory companies to discuss AI impact on writers under the 2026 MBA.

December 2026
1 event
Dec 15
Stay Informed

Year-End Compliance Audit — Best Practice

Industry best practice: review all AI documentation before year-end. Update training data risk assessments and ensure vendor indemnifications are current.

Don't let a deadline sneak up on you

Start your AI documentation now and have your compliance packet ready well before submission season. Most filmmakers complete it in about 90 minutes.