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.
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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 eventJan 22
Plan Ahead
Sundance — 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 eventFeb 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
2 eventsMay 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 — Festival Season Opens
Cannes has expanded its AI disclosure guidelines. Official Selection now asks for detailed AI usage documentation.
June 2026
1 eventJun 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 eventJul 1
Action Required
SAG-AFTRA 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement Takes Effect
The ratified 4-year TV/Theatrical Agreement takes effect July 1, 2026 (through June 30, 2030). New requirements include: "articulable business reason" for performer scanning, "significant additional value" standard for synthetic performers, digital replica data security requirements, and arbitration-backed enforcement for violations.
August 2026
2 eventsAug 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 — 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 eventSep 10
Stay Informed
TIFF — Submission Season
Toronto International Film Festival continues requiring AI disclosure. TIFF's policy aligns with industry-standard documentation.
October 2026
1 eventOct 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 eventNov 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 eventDec 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.