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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  • Doreen Edemafaka

    wonderful experience, enjoyed watching my film with other film makers.

    January 2025
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  • Yiyang He

    Love it! Thank you for selecting my film!

    January 2025
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  • Melinda Hughes

    Whilst it was an honour to receive an award for this festival and to meet the organiser who was very warm and friendly, I was let down by the fact there was no reception organised. This meant no chance to network with other film makers. The quality of the other films were high so it's a great shame. As it stands it may be incorrect to describe this event as a 'festival' . It was just a screening, then everyone left.
    It doesn't take much to organise one drink in the bar, take photos and optimise the evening for the brand and for participants socials etc.

    January 2025
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  • Michael Schiralli

    I was honored to be included in the festival and enjoyed my dealings with all involved. Thanks again!

    December 2023
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  • Mirejah Cruz

    Just got back from attending the London International Short Film Festival where my film won best film of the festival! It was such an honor to attend and to receive this award. The festival was a memorable one and the directors of the festivals very helpful and communicative.

    December 2023
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