Experience the cutting-edge of AI and Cinema
These are Tomorrow's Filmmakers.
"Like the Academy Awards for AI Films, now monthly" -R. Maggi
This is the home of the incredible creative community of cutting-edge AI Filmmakers as well as Filmmakers concerned about our collective Future with AI.
The non-profit AI International Film Festival started as the world’s first AI film festival back in 2021 — before the hype. Independent of Ads or big-name Sponsors, the festival focuses on storytelling that matters, original ideas, and powerful voices.
Step into the future of filmmaking at the AI International Film Festivals July 3 2025 in Hollywood — an eye-opening one-day event reflecting the very best films, based on 100 submissions per month.
Be there as the next generation of filmmakers from around the world watch and critique each other’s works, and share insights about AI in dynamic Q&A sessions with the audience. The festival concludes with an Awards Ceremony and Audience Choice Awards.
Then join us at 12:15pm for the AI Expert Panel Workshop tackling the challenges and opportunities posed by AI in our lives and the future of AI in the arts, get tickets below.
And don't forget the exciting after-party where film crews, industry moguls and interested public hang out to celebrate at Fred's 62 at 1:30pm, get tickets below (separate from all-festivals pass).
Festival July 13 2025 (NOTE: Date has been updated) (11:00 PM - 12:15 PM)
Short Films from April submissions (9 shorts selected from 98 entries from 25 countries)
Filmmakers from around the world in person and via zoom view each film live together, then discuss among themselves and with the audience before moving on to the next film. The Awards Show starts at 12:50pm, followed by the Audience Choice awards at 12pm. Here's some examples of some of the top films which were screened on May 11th:
https://youtu.be/4Y7B7NX1xTg
https://youtu.be/O050Odfctqo
https://youtu.be/VKPwWCiqI2E
AI Expert Panel - A Critical Look at the Future of AI and AI in Filmmaking (12:15 PM - 1:00 PM).
Join an engaging, thought-provoking discussion with world-class experts and international filmmakers, tackling the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in our lives and in the creative arts.
Festival After-Party at Fred62 (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Join us for the after-party at Los Angeles hippest Diner: Fred62 in Los Feliz, Hollywood. Tickets include admission only; great snacks, drinks, and food available at a discount at Fred62.
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Whether you are skeptical of AI's role in filmmaking or excited by its creative potential, the AI International Film Festival offers a unique platform to explore this critical and timely conversation. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event bringing together filmmakers, AI experts, and audiences to examine the intersection of technology and creativity. Previous festivals have sold out.