Submission until October 25 2026
The 2026 edition of the AI Film Academy Festival & Awards, presented in conjunction with the Realtime International Film Festival (RTF), brings an electrifying fusion of innovation, creativity, and global storytelling to Worcester, UK. This landmark year celebrates the bold frontier where artificial intelligence and human imagination meet, showcasing filmmakers, digital artists, and creators who are redefining what cinema can be. Across screenings, masterclasses, immersive showcases, and high‑profile ceremonies, the festival champions emerging voices and groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of film. With RTF’s international prestige and the Academy’s forward‑looking vision, Worcester becomes a vibrant hub for cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and next‑generation storytelling. The 2026 edition promises an unforgettable experience for creators, audiences, and industry leaders alike—an inspiring celebration of film’s evolving future.
Awards
Awards & Prizes
Film submissions are entered into the following awards categories:
Best AI-Short Film (Live action short films made entirely with AI)
Best AI-Feature Film (Live action feature films made entirely with AI)
(Best AI-enabled Short Film (Live-Action Short Films incorporating the extensive use of AI)
(Best AI-enabled Feature Film (Live-Action Feature Films incorporating the extensive use of AI)
(Best Short AI-Animation (Animated short films made entirely with AI)
(Best Feature AI-Animation (Animated feature films made entirely with AI)
Best AI-Adverts (Commercials/Adverts made entirely with AI)
(Best AI-Enabled Feature Documentary (Live action Long-Form Documentaries incorporating the extensive use of AI)
(Best AI-Enabled Short Documentary (Live action Short-Form Documentaries incorporating the extensive use of AI)
Best Director
Other Creative categories include:
Best AI Influencer
Best AI Comic Book
Best AI Screenplay
Best AI Music / Soundtrack
Best Junior AI-Creative (for Children aged 5 – 17)
Best Student AI Creation
Audience Choice Award – African & Diaspora
Audience Choice Award – International
AI (Machine) Choice Award
Best Festival-themed AI Creation that celebrates the black race (Any medium)
