The Moonmax® International Film Festival in Barcelona is an intimate, curated showcase of AI filmmaking in one of the world’s most creative cities. Set against Barcelona’s iconic blend of history and innovation, this special edition brings together visionary storytellers, industry leaders, and technology pioneers to celebrate cinema at the cutting edge.

Previous Moonmax® jurors include executives at AI industry players like Google and UKAI, and acclaimed filmmakers with experience at studios and broadcasters such as Netflix, Channel 4, and Sky. Our partners include Raindance Film Festival.

If you are an AI filmmaker with a daring vision, this is your opportunity to share your work on an international stage and network with like-minded creatives.

Learn more about Moonmax® initiatives at https://www.moonmax.ai.

Awards & Prizes

The Barcelona Edition of the Moonmax International Film Festival honours a select group of outstanding films that exemplify creativity, storytelling, and innovation in AI filmmaking.

Awards will be presented in a refined set of categories, including:

Best Film – for exceptional overall achievement
Best Story – for powerful and cohesive storytelling
Best Visuals – for visual excellence

Winners will receive:

Grants for Raindance Film School courses; recognition in festival coverage; and exclusive access to Moonmax® and Raindance Film Festival industry events worldwide.

Rules & Terms

Submission Format:

All entries must be submitted as a high-resolution digital file or a secure online screener via the FilmFreeway platform.
Files should be formatted in MP4 or MOV with a minimum resolution of 1080p HD (higher resolutions preferred).
The festival does not accept links that require downloads or expiration-based links (e.g., WeTransfer).

Eligibility & Content Guidelines:

Submissions must be created using AI video generation tools such as Runway, Kling, Hailuo Minimax, Luma, and others.
Films that have been submitted to other festivals are eligible.
Films of all genres are welcome, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental works.
Entrants must ensure that their submission does not infringe on copyright, trademarks, or third-party rights.
Films containing excessive hate speech, explicit violence, or unlawful material may be disqualified at the festival’s discretion.

Submission Length:

AI-Generated Short Film Category: Under 30 minutes
AI-Generated Commercial Category: Under 10 minutes
AI-Enhanced Feature Film: Under 180 minutes

Ownership & Rights:

Filmmakers retain full ownership of their films.
Entrants grant the festival non-exclusive rights to screen the film during the event.
The festival reserves the right to use stills, trailers, excerpts, and the films themselves from selected films for promotional and marketing purposes, including online, social media, press, and festival materials.

Selection & Notification:

All submissions will be reviewed by the festival’s selection committee.
Filmmakers of selected entries will be notified via email within the announced notification period.
The festival reserves the right to place selected films in appropriate program categories at its discretion.

Disqualification:

If the festival discovers any misrepresentation, violation of submission rules, or fraudulent activity, the film may be disqualified.
Refunds are not available for withdrawn or disqualified entries.

Liability & Indemnification:

The festival is not responsible for any unauthorised third-party use of submitted content.
By submitting, entrants agree to indemnify and hold the festival harmless from any claims, damages, or legal disputes related to copyright, licensing, or intellectual property issues.

Agreement & Acceptance:

By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read and agreed to all festival rules and terms.
The festival reserves the right to amend or update these terms at any time as needed.