Submissions now open till December 30th

Film submissions are now open through December 30, 2025, inviting creators worldwide to submit original short films that integrate AI tools in their creative or production process. The winner will be announced in March 2026 for theatrical exhibition.

The Frame Forward Animated AI Film Festival is a groundbreaking global competition, designed to uncover and spotlight the new generation of AI-empowered filmmakers.

Modern Uprising Studios & Screenvision Media have launched this exciting AI short film initiative to cultivate, curate, showcase, and amplify exceptional animated storytelling, powered by creatives equipped with all that advanced artificial intelligence has to offer.

Nominees and the winner of Frame Forward will see their work featured in movie theatres, in Screenvision’s Front + Center network in the top cities in the US.

The winner will also receive theatrical exhibition of their short film, followed by production support from the Modern Uprising Studios to adapt and expand their winning film for immersive distribution.

But that’s not all! The winning film will also receive distribution support and studio-backed entry into leading film festivals worldwide!