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.

Awards & Prizes

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

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.
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  • Andrei Sava

    Fantastic experience! The AI London Film Festival was professional, welcoming, and truly appreciated AI creativity. Submission was smooth, communication was clear, and I'm honored to have been selected for "Amandla." This festival also gave me the opportunity to showcase my work on Cinferno. Highly recommend this festival for any AI filmmaker!

    June 2026
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  • Francesca Scrocchia Bruzzesi

    A well-organized festival with a clear focus on AI storytelling. It was an honor for SHIFT to be selected as a Finalist among so many international submissions. Thank you to the team for supporting emerging voices exploring the future of cinematic storytelling.

    June 2026
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  • Bosco Shane

    Thanks for selecting my film as a winner, great festival, nice venue in the heart of London. Nice networking opportunity after the screening. Great selection of films showed.

    June 2026
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  • Eliott Hourlier

    Bravo, I love AI London Film Festival !!!

    June 2026
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  • Pai Chen

    ★★★★★

    Thank you to the AI London Film Festival team for recognizing Nono’s Sakura Festival as a Finalist.

    Communication was smooth, and it is encouraging to see a festival dedicated to AI-assisted filmmaking and new forms of storytelling. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of this growing creative community.

    Wishing the festival continued success, and we look forward to submitting future projects.

    June 2026
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