Looking to submit your AI-powered films and get international recognition?
Here’s a roundup of upcoming AI film festivals where your work could shine.
FESTIVAL CALENDAR & LINKS
3 SEPT – Bali International AI Film Festival
August 12, 2025 Extended Deadline
A prestigious cinema event in Ubud celebrating AI-driven creativity. The festival features a dedicated section for AI storytelling, showcasing innovative works in 4K visual art. It’s a perfect platform for experimental filmmakers who push the boundaries of technology and narrative.
4 SEPT – Reply AI Film Festival (Venice)
August 1, 2025 Notification Date
Held in the heart of Venice, this digital arts festival includes a prominent AI film category. With a €30,000 prize pool, it attracts cutting-edge filmmakers blending AI tools with cinematic artistry. The festival offers strong visibility for international creators.
13 SEPT – Naija AI Film Festival (Lagos)
August 8, 2025 Deadline
Africa’s first festival dedicated entirely to AI-powered films, providing a platform for emerging voices and fresh perspectives from the continent and beyond. This event highlights AI’s role in reshaping African storytelling traditions.
24 SEPT – Larissa Lumina AI Film Festival (Greece)
August 31, 2025 Regular Deadline
An innovative festival set in Larissa, Greece, focused on experimental short films and AI narratives. It encourages artistic exploration of AI as a creative tool, welcoming submissions that blend technology, culture, and imagination.
28 SEPT – Seoul AI Film Festival
August 31, 2025 Extended Deadline
A pioneering event in South Korea spotlighting AI-driven cinema from across Asia and the globe. It’s an opportunity to showcase AI-enhanced storytelling to a forward-thinking audience in one of Asia’s leading creative capitals.
Moonmax AI Film Festival (UK)
August 1, 2025 Final Deadline
A fresh UK festival designed for experimental cinema and AI innovation. The event celebrates bold visions and invites filmmakers who challenge conventions and explore the future of AI-driven narratives and visuals.
9 OCT – Red Rocks AI Film Festival (USA)
August 29, 2025 Extended Deadline
Debuting in Utah’s iconic Red Rocks region, this festival combines striking landscapes with cutting-edge AI cinema. It’s a unique setting for creators to present their AI-powered works to both artistic and tech-savvy audiences.
12 OCT – AI International Film Festival (Hollywood, USA)
July 21, 2025 Regular Deadline
A nonprofit festival based in Hollywood, dedicated to exploring the impact of AI on film and visual storytelling. It brings together filmmakers, artists, and researchers interested in how AI reshapes creative processes and narratives.
17 October – AI MEDIA AWARD (Dübendorf | Switzerland)
Submission until Sunday 31 August 2025 at 00:00
The AI Media Award is dedicated to promoting a new generation of AI-based content creators and serves as both a showcase and a bridge between the creative avant-garde and the advertising and media industry. The award actively contributes to the visibility and further development of AI-driven media art — with a strong focus on quality, responsibility, and innovation. This award offers a professional and international platform for outstanding AI media productions — and with it, the opportunity to establish a lasting presence in the advertising industry.
30 OCT – AI Film 3 Festival (Arizona, USA)
August 31, 2025 Regular Deadline
A globally recognized event showcasing diverse AI-driven storytelling formats — from shorts to features and experimental works. The festival aims to be a meeting point for filmmakers who leverage AI as a central creative tool.
2–3 NOV – Japan AI Film Festival (Tokyo)
August 31, 2025 Late Deadline
Japan’s first AI-focused film festival, offering a vibrant platform for filmmakers merging AI technology with cinematic art. It’s a celebration of innovation at the intersection of tradition, technology, and storytelling in the heart of Tokyo.
WHY SHAIKERS SHOULD SUBMIT ?
These festivals aren’t just about showcasing AI — they’re about showcasing you.
Your voice, your vision, your craft, elevated on an international stage.
This is your chance to connect with curators, juries, and audiences who are ready to embrace new forms of storytelling.
👉 Act fast — deadlines are approaching!