AI London Film Festival showcases the emerging art of AI-assisted and AI-generated cinema.

The festival presents innovative films created using generative tools, machine learning workflows, and new forms of digital storytelling. From fully AI-generated films to hybrid productions combining traditional filmmaking with AI tools, AI London highlights creators exploring the next frontier of cinematic expression.

Selected films screen quarterly at the Close-Up Cinema in central London, bringing together filmmakers, artists, technologists, and audiences interested in the future of cinema. Screenings are followed by lively conversations among filmmakers and attendees.

AI London is proud to exclusively use FilmFreeway, and all exhibiting films are selected from FilmFreeway submissions.

AI London will recognize:
Best AI Film
Best AI Drama
Best AI Comedy
Best AI Thriller
Best AI Documentary
Best AI Animation
Best AI Horror Film
Best AI Sci-Fi Film
Best AI Fantasy Film
Audience Awards

Rules & Terms

Eligibility
The AI London Film Festival accepts short films created using AI tools in the writing, visual generation, animation, or production process. Films from any country are eligible.

Language
Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.

Screening Format
Selected films will screen at the Close-Up Cinema in central London. Filmmakers must be able to provide a high-quality digital screening file if selected.

Submission Platform
All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway. Submission fees are non-refundable.

Selection Process
Films are selected by the festival programming team. All decisions regarding selection and awards are final.

Rights
By submitting, filmmakers confirm they hold all necessary rights for the film, including music and imagery.

Promotion
The festival may use clips, stills, and trailers from submitted films for promotional purposes.

Screening Permission
If selected, filmmakers grant the AI London Film Festival permission to screen the film during the festival event.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • LIN PINK

    I’m truly grateful that The Hollow Ones was selected as a Finalist.

    The festival provides a wonderful platform for AI filmmakers from around the world to showcase innovative storytelling and creative visions. The communication was smooth, the organization was professional, and it was an honor to be included among so many inspiring works.

    Thank you to the entire festival team for supporting independent creators and pushing the future of AI-assisted cinema. I highly recommend this festival to filmmakers exploring new forms of visual storytelling.

    July 2026
  • Open-minded and forward-thinking, AI London Film Festival is definitely interested to showcase what's new - and good out there.

    July 2026
  • Ignacio Revuelta

    A fantastic festival dedicated to AI-generated cinema. RENDER was selected, shortlisted, and ultimately became a Finalist at AI London Film Festival, which also connected me with Cinferno, a wonderful platform for distributing AI films to a wider audience. The team was professional and supportive throughout the process, with clear updates at every stage. Highly recommended for any filmmaker working with AI tools who wants genuine recognition and visibility in this emerging space. Thank you to the entire AI London Film Festival team.

    June 2026
  • Jeon-Han KIM

    I am delighted that my work, *A Journey with Mother*, has been selected for the Meaningful AI London Film Festival. I hope the festival continues to grow and succeed.

    June 2026
  • B- Astre

    Great festival that should last forever

    June 2026