Building on a successful first edition with over 1000 participants at Paris Convention Center, the AI ShortFest will return to spark up more discussions on AI's transformative impact in filmmaking. This year again has been marked by a surge in research breakthroughs like SORA and in numerous filmmaking support tools, including those from our previous sponsor, Pika.

We believe this festival serves as a hub for dialogue, driving the narrative on how artificial intelligence is shaping and will shape the future of the cinematic landscape. We invite you to join this essential conversation at the upcoming AI ShortFest.

Keep an eye out for updates on call for entries, prizes, and distinguished guests.

Awards & Prizes

**AWARDS**

BEST SHORT
FRONTIER AWARD
VIEWER'S AWARD

The Frontier Award acknowledges the most innovative and audacious short film.

**OFFICIAL SELECTION**

Official Selection films will be screened at our event on the campus of Stanford University.

Creators of selected films will receive an invitation and the opportunity to present their work.

The winner of each category will be rewarded with an additional prize of $500.

**TIMELINE**

Upon submission, your project will be reviewed by our team of professional artists and AI experts. Films with the highest scores will be included in the Official Selection and will receive an email notification along with the corresponding laurel. Non-selected films will also receive a notification email from FilmFreeway on the notification date. The winners of each category will be announced after the screening.

Each winner will be notified via email from FilmFreeway and ASF. We will provide a personalized achievement certificate and Official Laurels as attachments. Winners will be prominently featured on our website's WINNERS section and promoted on social media platforms.

Rules & Terms

**CRITERIA**

- Film quality: Storytelling impact and overall production quality
- Use of AI techniques: Creative integration of AI and effective use

**IF YOU SUBMIT YOUR FILM, YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES**

*FILMS*

- Films must have a maximum duration of 30 minutes.
- Films that contain languages other than English must include English subtitles.

*COPYRIGHT*

- By submitting your film, you affirm that you hold the rights to the content and grant permission for screening and promotional purposes.
- The likeness of real individuals, including actors and public figures, may only be used with explicit permission.
- AI-generated content used in submissions should respect copyright and intellectual property rights. All submissions must be original works created by the entrant, who must hold all rights to the content.
- ASF is not liable for any copyright infringements or unauthorized usage, and any conflicts should be resolved by the parties involved.
- The festival organizers reserve the right to remove any submissions that violate these rules or any applicable laws.

- There are no specific premiere status requirements.
- AI ShortFest (ASF) reserves the right to use portions of your film, including trailers, stills, and posters, for promotional purposes on social media, the official website, press, and other relevant platforms.

*FEES*

- All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- We do not offer fee waivers.

*JUDGMENT*

- ASF reserves the right to disqualify any film that is deemed inappropriate by the festival. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this decision, please feel free to contact us.
- Not all submissions will be selected for the official competition. The judges have the autonomy to make their own choices, and no feedback or explanations will be provided for films that are not selected.

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  • Dr Formalyst

    We had a great experience with the festival. I couldn't come but my coauthor did and she had nothing but positive words about the organization and the treatment. On the top of it, we were awarded Frontier Award - so thanks again to the organizers :)

    October 2023
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