AI film events
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Official Trailer Competition
Thanks to all participants from over 20 countries. The winner of the trailer competition is Rit.ai with her amazing tribute journey throughout cinema. The SHAIKE Film Festival is taking place on October 2-3, 2026 in La Ciotat, France, birthplace of cinema. In 1895, in the precise location the Lumiere Brothers...
each::labs x Vitpepper, London Generative AI Builders Night
London Generative AI Builders Night is an evening for film makers, ad agencies, studios and app builders who work with generative AI, hosted by each::labs and Vitpepper Studios. Erim Şişman, Co-founder and CCO of Vitpepper Studios, will show how they make films and series with AI. Korhan Erçin, Head of...
African AI Film Festival
The first festival dedicated to African and African-diaspora filmmakers using AI. Live in Hollywood (Nov 21) and Kampala, Uganda (Dec 12). Free entry for Africa-based and emerging creators, judged by a pan-African jury of award-winning directors. Awarded in Hollywood, celebrated at home.
Los Angeles AI Motion Pictures Awards (LAAIMPA)
Welcome to LAAIMPA Los Angeles AI Motion Pictures Awards brings together visionary filmmakers worldwide. Share your story, gain recognition, and join the AI-driven cinematic revolution. LAAIMPA was created to celebrate the next generation of filmmakers exploring the intersection of cinema and artificial intelligence. We aim to highlight visionary storytellers who...
THE CHAIN FILM PROJECT
One filmmaker starts the story. The next takes it somewhere new. And the next? Nobody knows. Every 3 days, a new 15-second chapter drops, and the story gets passed to the next creator. No script. No rules. No one knows how it ends. AND THE BEST PART? Think you've got...
Indywood International AI Cinefest
The Indywood International AI Cinefest (IIAC) is a pioneering initiative by Indywood, now entering its second season in 2027 following the successful completion of its inaugural edition in 2026. The festival celebrates the fusion of artificial intelligence and cinema, exploring how AI is transforming storytelling, filmmaking, and creative expression. Building...
BlackAIfest (International AI Film Academy Festival & Awards)
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,...
AI Awards IEBS
The IEBS festival that awards audiovisual productions created with artificial intelligence. A gathering to discover short films, ideas, and new ways of telling stories. Technology, narrative, and creative vision come together in a single gala. An international competition that celebrates audiovisual creations using artificial intelligence. Short films, micro-shorts, and spec...
Lisbon Loras ⌁ Outdoor Cinema with MiniMax H3
LISBON LORAS is going outdoors. 🎬 On September 24, LISBON LORAS returns for a special outdoor cinema night in Caparica, in collaboration with MiniMax, bringing together AI filmmaking, live demos, screenings, music, food, drinks, and community all under the Lisbon night sky. This edition is built around MiniMax H3, with...
AI FILMFEST ATHENS — Myths Meet Machine
AI FILMFEST ATHENS is Greece's first international festival dedicated exclusively to AI-generated and AI-assisted cinema. It 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 takes place...
OPUS FILM AWARDS
OPUS Film Awards is the definitive awards ceremony for AI cinema in the UK, launching 12th November 2026 in London. A curated event celebrating the very best in AI filmmaking, OPUS brings together an international community of filmmakers, a jury of genuine industry figures, and ten award categories spanning short...
The Final Draft
Ckript Global Story Challenge is a 48-hour international writing competition that brings together storytellers from around the world to create original scripts based on a common theme revealed at the start of the event. Whether you're an aspiring writer, student, or experienced professional, this challenge is your opportunity to showcase...
