Chicago AI Film Festival: Redefining Cinema with AI

Welcome to the Chicago AI Film Festival, where we eagerly await the opportunity to immerse ourselves in your enthralling short films (30minutes or less) spanning a multitude of genres including Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Animation, Fan Films, and more!

Our festival is proudly spearheaded by Festival Director CJ Vecchio, an experienced international judge, filmmaker, and AI media innovator, whose passion for cinema fuels our commitment to celebrating diverse and innovative AI storytelling and video creations.

Mission:
We aim to inspire and promote the innovative use of AI in filmmaking, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling while fostering dialogue and collaboration within the industry.

What to Expect:
Experience a diverse array of AI-powered films and trailers, from thought-provoking narratives to visually stunning animations, demonstrating the immense creative potential of AI in cinema.

Categories:
Short Films, Teasers, Proof Of Concepts and Trailers—all crafted with AI assistance—compete in categories like creativity, originality, technical proficiency, and overall impact.

Join Us:
Whether you're a filmmaker, technologist, or film enthusiast, come be a part of this groundbreaking exploration into the future of cinema at the Chicago AI Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

Best Ai Short Film (under 30 mins)
-Sci-Fi
-Horror
-Anime
-Action/Adventure/Superhero Short
-Fan Film

Best Ai Teaser
Best Ai Trailer
Best Ai Poster
Best Ai Director
Best Ai Voice Actor
Best Ai Editing

Plus...BEST "CHICAGO" for all categories

Rules & Terms


To become a part of this cinematic adventure, please submit your films via FilmFreeway, ensuring that a digital copy, along with trailers and posters, accompanies your entry.

We gladly welcome films produced after May 2021, and to maintain fairness, we do not offer free submission waivers. Please ensure that the version you submit for judging is the final one, as alternate versions will require separate entrance fees.

By submitting to the Chicago AI Film Festival, you grant us permission to utilize excerpts and images for promotional purposes, while also agreeing to indemnify us against any potential claims.

Premieres will receive special consideration during our final programming decisions, and it's essential for non-English films to include English subtitles for full consideration.

While films may be eligible for multiple awards, we reserve the right to eliminate categories with insufficient nominations. Furthermore, disqualification without refund may occur for films affiliated with major motion picture studios or production companies at the time of screening, unless proper permissions have been obtained.

Your submission confirms your acceptance of all festival rules, including granting us the right to screen your film during the event and utilize excerpts for promotional purposes.

Rest assured, safeguarding your creative rights and interests is our priority, and we trust you to hold us harmless from any claims regarding copyright, trademark, publicity, and more.

We Partnered w/ The Chicago Horror Film Festival:
LIVE EVENT @ FACETS THREATER in CHICAGO in OCT 27 2024
*All Winners/Best will be shown live at theater.

Join us at the Chicago AI Film Festival, where innovation intertwines with the magic of cinema, and let your imagination take center stage!