AI Artist Festival — 6th Season 2026

AI Artist Festival

6th season of the AI Artist Festival, with screenings in Beijing on December 26-27, 2026. Four sections: AI-generated films, AI and real-shot or animation hybrids, AI VJ and music, and AI advertisements.

Prize

Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, Best Music & VJ awards

Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, Best Business Market Application, Best Music & VJ
Notification: December 27, 2026

Who can enter

Submitted works must involve AI technology in film and video production: AI-generated stories, characters or scenes, or AI-assisted post-production and effects.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools

Tagged

festhome, asia, china, beijing, 2026

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