Learn about the Future of AI and AI in Filmmaking
Explore the promises, challenges, and critical implications of AI in cinema at the AI International Film Festivals, held on December 8, 2024, at the iconic Los Feliz Theatre in Hollywood, California*.
- Festival Season August: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM with Awards Show.
Watch seven groundbreaking films from around the world that critically explore AI themes or utilize AI tools. After each film there's a live Q&A with all the filmmakers, and audience discussions. Concludes with Award Show and Audience Choice Awards.
- Festival Seasons September & October with Awards Shows: 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Discover 10 international short films on AI-related topics, featuring live filmmaker Q&A, Awards Presentations and Audience Choice Awards.
- AI Expert Panel - A Critical Look at the Future of AI and AI in Filmmaking: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join an engaging, thought-provoking discussion with world-class experts and international filmmakers, tackling the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in our lives and in the creative arts.
Meet the Filmmakers
These three festivals cover 151 submissions representing 29 countries, and showcase the diversity of perspectives on AI's impact.
In total for all three seasons, 17 visionary filmmakers will participate from across the globe, both in person and via Zoom, as they share insights, critique each other’s works, and discuss the future of AI and the nuances of AI in filmmaking with the audience.
AI Expert Panel Discussion
Our panel discussion will feature leading experts and creators such as
- TCL Chief Creative Officer Daniel Smith
- Data Strategist and NYU Faculty Associate Jepson "Ben" Taylor
- AI Professor and Author Rogelio E. Cardona-Rivera
- Award-winning international independent filmmakers such as Gerardo Escudero Samara (Panama), Mudassar Khan (India), Oliver Conrad (France), and Rosa Lykiardopoulos (UK).
Stay tuned for updates on the panel discussion here at aifilmfest.org.
Film Previews
Previews of all 17 featured films will be available shortly. Previews already online include:
https://vimeo.com/1030328680?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328723?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328714?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328744?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328736?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328693?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328667?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328741?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328731?share=copy
https://vimeo.com/1030328754?share=copy
Get Your Tickets Today!
Tickets for the AI International Film Festival are now available. Go to bit.ly/aifilmfestshorts to explore options and secure your spot. Proceeds support the AI International Film Festival, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of AI’s influence on society and filmmaking. Donations are also welcomed to further the festival’s mission.
Why Attend?
Whether you are skeptical of AI's role in filmmaking or excited by its creative potential, the AI International Film Festival offers a unique platform to explore this critical and timely conversation. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event bringing together filmmakers, AI experts, and audiences to examine the intersection of technology and creativity.
* These festivals have been delayed due to logistics and health issues, we apologize for the inconvenience