The AI Film Awards (AI Film & Ads Awards) is a leading international festival dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence and cinematic creativity. Organized by KM Universe, this competition celebrates how AI is transforming storytelling, imagery, and modern production techniques.
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Our Mission :
Since its first edition at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, the AI Film Awards has aimed to promote innovation in audiovisual creation. We host events in iconic cities such as Cannes, Venice, Dubai, Marrakech, Paris, Bali, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, etc ... bringing together forward-thinking minds from cinema, advertising, and technology.
We believe that AI does not replace human creativity — it enhances and reinvents it. Our ambition is to democratize access to AI tools for creators worldwide and to build a diverse community of filmmakers, technicians, and brands who push the boundaries of storytelling.
Competition Structure
The AI Film Awards features two main editions:
World Editions: An international ceremony featuring masterclasses, the AI Film Market, workshops, and a jury of industry experts.
Brand Or Special Edition: A dedicated space for brands to sponsor categories, launch creative challenges, or collaborate directly with directors to produce AI-driven advertising films.
Why Participate?
Global visibility — showcase your work to professionals from film, advertising, and tech.
Recognition — prestigious awards, industry networking, and media exposure.
Learning and inspiration — masterclasses, workshops, and talks led by pioneers in film and technology.
Brand innovation — for companies, a creative playground to explore the power of “AI + brand” storytelling.
Who Can Participate?
Filmmakers and directors using AI tools (writing, VFX, animation, sound, editing, etc.)
Advertising creators exploring AI-powered visual and narrative innovations
Technologists and innovators collaborating on new AI-cinema applications
Brands looking to embrace cutting-edge storytelling and creative experimentation
Long-Term Vision
Our goal is to make the AI Film Awards a global bridge between art and technology — a space where AI-generated or AI-enhanced stories are recognized, analyzed, and celebrated. By sharing resources, ideas, and tools, we are building an ecosystem where creators from all backgrounds can gather, learn, and create together.
AI Film Awards — Awards & Prizes Overview
The AI Film Awards honor excellence in creativity, storytelling, and technical innovation in films fully generated using artificial intelligence.
Winners are selected across multiple competitive categories, as well as optional special recognitions depending on submissions and festival partners.
All films in these categories must be 100% AI-generated :
BEST SHORT : 0 a 5 min
BEST FEATURE : 6 a 30 min
BEST ANIMATION : 0 a 5 min
BEST ADS-FASHION : 0 a 5 min
BEST CLIP : 0 a 5 min
Main Competitive Awards (5 Categories)
Eligible for the Crystal Brain Award !
All films in these categories must be partially AI-generated :
BEST SHORT HYBRID : 0 a 5 min
BEST FEATURE HYBRID : 6 a 30 min
BEST IMPACT : 0 a 5 min
BEST CONCEPTUAL : 0 a 5 min
Winners in these main categories qualify to receive the Crystal Brain Award.
Special PRIZE OF THE JURY Awards (Optional)
Activated depending on submissions & partners.
No duration limits unless indicated in the category.
About the Crystal Brain Award :
The Crystal Brain Award is a heavy, glass-crafted physical trophy, securely packaged in a protective box.
Only filmmakers who:
Win an award in one of the 5 main categories, and attend the ceremony in person,
will receive the physical trophy on site.
Shipment Option:
Winners who cannot attend the ceremony may request to have the trophy shipped to them at their own expense (cost of the trophy + international shipping fees).
The only exception concerns shipments to the Americas, where import restrictions currently prevent the delivery of any boxed trophy.
