The Subtelny: Cinema and AI Festival is all about the magic of storytelling, no matter how it’s made. We will showcase and award the best of films made through AI and non AI. Hosted in Warsaw, Poland for our second edition of the film festival on March 8, 2026, the festival will screen a handpicked selection of films and award winners — from beautifully crafted traditional cinema to bold, AI-assisted creations.

We hope to show films for its ability to move, surprise, and spark conversation. It’s a chance to see how stories are evolving, and to celebrate the creativity, heart, and vision behind each one. Whether it’s made by human hands, with the help of technology, or a mix of both, we believe storytelling is still, at its heart, a human act.

Awards & Prizes

Our celebrated jury will select award winners in these categories for AI and non AI films

AI Short Film (under 5 minutes)

AI Film

AI Documentary

​AI Music Video

Documentary (AI and non AI)

​Animated Film (AI and non AI)

Rules & Terms

Eligibility Requirements

We accept films of all genres.

Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2022 to be eligible for consideration.

Multiple entries from the same filmmaker are welcome; however, each submission must include its own entry form and fee.

All films must be in English or include English subtitles. Dialogue lists will not be accepted as a substitute.

By submitting a film, the entrant confirms they have the legal rights to submit the work and all necessary permissions for music, images, and other content featured in the film.


Rules: By submitting your work, you agree that:

You authorize the festival to use, distribute, and share your film’s poster, trailer, synopsis, stills, and related promotional materials on our website, social media, FilmFreeway, with the press, and in educational or promotional contexts.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

The festival reserves the right to determine which films are selected, awarded, or screened. All decisions made by the jury are final and non-negotiable. Feedback on unselected films will not be provided.

The festival does not pay screening fees or offer financial compensation for selected films.