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
The expert panel promises a lively and fresh discussion with differing views and perspectives from a diverse lineup of distinguished speakers, interacting live with the audience:
- Data Strategist and NYU Faculty Associate Jepson "Ben” Taylor
- TCL Chief Creative Officer Daniel Smith
- AI Producer and USC Professor Stephen Gibler
- Creative Recruiter Adam Survay (London)
- Screenwriter Rachel Greenhoe
- Award-winning international independent filmmakers such as Gerardo Escudero Samara (Panama), Mudassar Khan (India), Oliver Conrad (France), and Rosa Lykiardopoulos (UK).
The panel will touch on topics such as employment and intellectual property in the creative arts, AI in filmmaking, and the directions entertainment and society might take in the future. 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:
While Some Must Sleep – Should a man erase his memory, his AI counselor, or his girlfriend? - US Premiere - Craig Urquhart - Canada/Korea - in English - 2024 - 19:59
Black Balloon - How can surviving grief reaffirm the importance of life? - US Premiere - Caperton Barnes Miller - US - in English - 2024 - 3:14
Recursion - How do our memories shape who we are? - World Premiere - Kateryna Kalchenko - Ukraine - in English - 2024 - 2:38
Whose Child are You - How is identity defined in a traditional Italian village? – US Premiere - Giulia Maniezzo - Germany - in Italian - 2024 - 13:04
Le Bain (the Bath) - If there's a moustache in the bathwater, why? - Oliver Conrad - France - in French - 2024 - 4:12
Toota Purza (Broken Piece) - What's falling to pieces in a garage in India? - Festival Premiere - Mudassar Khan - India - in Urdu - 2024 - 3:30
Skate or Die - What happens after a catastrophic experiment destroys their city? - Noah Shulman - US - in English - 2024 - 2:15
Grace: The First Artificial Emotional Intelligence - Why does AI need human emotions? - US Festival Premiere - Kevin A Boylan - US - in English - 2024 - 3:23
Attack of the Killer Appliances - What happens when household appliances go on the rampage? - Festival Premiere - Rosa Lykiardopoulos - UK - in English - 2024 - 3:52
The Elements of Life - How can a tribute to nature be a warning about human negligence? - Gabriele Ciampi - US - in English - 2024 - 7:00
Robofauna - Can robotic life redeem mankind, and forge a path toward harmony? - Gerardo Escudero Samara - Panama - in English - 2024 - 3:59
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