New York AI Indie Awards

New York AI Indie Awards (Daniil)

A one-night AI film showcase in Midtown Manhattan screening AI-assisted and AI-generated independent shorts of 20 minutes or less, with eight juried awards across direction, screenplay, cinematography, sound, animation, documentary and experimental work.

Prize

Eight juried awards: Best AI Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Music, Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best Experimental Work

Best AI Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Sound and Music
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Experimental Work

Who can enter

Films 20 minutes or less (credits included), finished on or after Jan 1, 2025, any genre. Spoken English or English subtitles required. No premiere requirement.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools

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new york, indie, independent, one night showcase

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