AI FILMFEST ATHENS is Greece’s first international festival dedicated exclusively to AI-generated and AI-assisted cinema.
The festival brings together filmmakers, artists, technologists and creative innovators from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the art of storytelling.
Under the theme “Myths Meet Machine,” the first edition will take place on November 6, 2026 at The Ellinikon Experience Centre in Athens.
The festival is powered by ManDynamic, with SHAIKE and Beautiful People as partners.
A Full Day of AI Cinema in Athens
The programme will take place throughout the day and evening.
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the day programme will include:
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Workshop
- AI short film screenings
From 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM, the evening programme will feature:
- Awards ceremony
- Winner interviews
- Cocktail reception
- Flying buffet
Selected speakers include Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, Aashay Singh, Rita Lamotte, Minh Do, Jeni To, Claudia Lalau, Dennis Mohr, Marcus Grip, David Vashadze, Benjamin Chimoy, René Remsik, Brice Weber, Petros Nikou and Konstantinos Agrapidas.
The festival is curated by Christina Duxa, Founder & Festival Director.
Award Categories 2026
The 2026 edition includes six award categories:
- Best AI Film, €1,000 cash prize
- Best Direction / Creative Vision, €1,000
- Best Visual & Sound Achievement, €1,000
- Mythos Award, €1,000
- Lifestyle Award, trophy + partner tool credits
- Pioneer / Lifetime Award, honorary
SHAIKE x AI FILMFEST ATHENS
SHAIKE is proud to join AI FILMFEST ATHENS as a Platform Partner.
The festival will also feature SHAIKE in its partner lineup alongside ManDynamic and Beautiful People.
Submit Your Film
Submissions are open for the AI Short Film category.
Films can be from any genre and must be:
- 3–15 minutes
- Fully AI-generated in visuals and audio
- Completed after January 1, 2025
- English-subtitled if the film is not in English
Hybrid films containing live-action footage are not accepted.
Submissions open: August 1, 2026
Regular deadline: September 9, 2026 (€30)
Late deadline: October 15, 2026 (€45)
Notifications: October 19, 2026
Festival date: November 6, 2026
Venue: The Ellinikon Experience Centre, Athens, Greece
