The 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.
"Like the Academy Awards for AI Films" -Gerardo Escudero Samara
These are Tomorrow's Filmmakers.
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 AI International Film Festival is now held in Hollywood, California — and explores AI's promises, dangers, and revolutionary effects on both Cinema and Society.
Now celebrated monthly due to the rapid pace of AI advancement, this festival has been curating AI-themed films since 2021.
The festival showcases AI Films, Hybrid AI Films, Live-Action, and Animated Films that signal the future of creative expression, or envision AI’s societal impact. Now also offering educational workshops for aspiring filmmakers led by respected AI creatives.
Known for its uniquely interactive format, the festival brings filmmakers and audiences together in real-time conversations — watching and discussing each film immediately after it screens.