Festivals

Cannes, France (+ São Paulo, Seoul, Kyoto, Beijing)

Dedicated AI film festival organized by Institut EuropIA. Showcases AI films, series, music. Winners announced at Cannes. 20,000 EUR prize pool. Jury headed by Gong Li (2026).

Cannes, Venice, Dubai, Paris, Bali, Hong Kong, São Paulo

International festival celebrating AI filmmaking. 100% AI-generated films. Crystal Brain Award for winners. Multiple editions per year.

Venice, Italy (finals)

International short film competition for AI-generated content. Top finalists invited to Venice Premiere in September 2026. Travel and accommodation provided.

Deadline: June 2, 2026

London, UK

UK's leading AI film and music competition. Judged by John Rhys-Davies and David Nutter. Covers AI film, animation, and music.

Los Angeles, USA

Non-profit festival near Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Categories include Narrative, Animation, Sci-Fi, Horror, Music Videos, Student Projects. Monthly rounds. Crystal Award trophy.

Geneva, Switzerland

Part of the UN's AI for Good initiative. Films must use AI for social good. 1-10 minutes. Finalists premiere at Cinema du Grutli during AI for Good Global Summit.

Japan

Dedicated festival for AI-driven short films. Brings together Japanese and international creators exploring AI in cinema and storytelling.

Central America

First international AI film festival in Central America exclusively dedicated to AI-generated cinema.

York, UK

Accepts AI films in experimental category. Annual festival celebrating independent cinema and emerging talent.

Utah, USA

Sundance's New Frontier section features AI and experimental works pushing the boundaries of storytelling and technology.