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New Technologies AI Film Festival 2026

New Technologies AI Film Festival

A $2,000 custom AI Statuette and a global stage where cinema meets generative AI. Extended deadline September 1, event September 6. The New Technologies AI Film Festival is a celebration of creativity and innovation showcasing short films, experimental works and artistic visions that explore how algorithms and imagination shape the future of storytelling. Winners take home a one-of-a-kind statuette and a limited-edition winner's set featuring their name and work title.

Prize

$2,000 USD custom AI Statuette + limited-edition winner's merchandise set

  • Custom-designed New Technologies AI Statuette — valued at $2,000 USD
  • Limited-edition winner's set featuring high-quality merchandise with the winner's name and work title
  • Official festival screening on September 6, 2026
  • Global recognition across the AI film festival circuit

Who can enter

Open globally to AI-generated and AI-enhanced short films, experimental works and artistic visions.

AI tools allowed

  • Any AI tools accepted in the AI category; a non-AI category is also available

Tagged

ai film festival, experimental, short film, filmfreeway, trophy, statuette

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