The AI Movie Awards (AIMA) has officially confirmed the dates and location for its 2026 edition.
The festival will take place April 24–25, 2026, at the Meliá Beach Calvià in Mallorca, Spain, bringing together filmmakers, producers and AI creators exploring the future of cinema.
Created to examine the relationship between artificial intelligence and storytelling, AIMA positions AI not as a replacement for filmmakers, but as a new creative language.
As founder Federico Luglio explains:
“Artificial intelligence does not replace human creativity. It expands it.”
The event aims to create a serious platform where filmmakers, technologists and industry leaders can explore how AI is reshaping audiovisual culture.
A Festival Built Around AI Storytelling
The 2026 edition will feature:
• Screenings of selected AI-driven short films
• Industry panels and discussions
• Workshops and networking events
• A live awards ceremony
Supported by the Calvià municipality, the festival hopes to position Mallorca as a meeting point for creators working at the intersection of cinema and technology.
Beyond competition, AIMA also encourages discussion around authorship, ethics, aesthetics and the evolving language of AI filmmaking.
International Jury
The 2026 jury brings together voices from both traditional cinema and the emerging AI filmmaking scene.
Confirmed members include:
• Tommy Harper — Producer of Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, Star Wars, Wednesday and Star Trek
• Mike Day — CEO of Palma Pictures, producer of The Crown, The Night Manager and The Mallorca Files
• Zack London (Gossip Goblin) — AI filmmaker
Their presence reflects AIMA’s goal of connecting the AI creative community with established film industry expertise.
First Look at the 2026 Edition
The festival has released its official presentation video, offering a first glimpse into the vision behind the upcoming edition.
Submissions Now Open
Filmmakers interested in participating in the 2026 edition can already submit their work.
More information: https://www.aimovieawards.org
Direct submission: https://buy.stripe.com/9B6dRb0hYeb6feF08L5sA04