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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  • Naema Althani Alfalasi

    I’m truly grateful to have had In the Shade selected as a Finalist at the AI London Film Festival. It was an honor to be recognized alongside such creative and innovative work. The festival provided an inspiring platform for filmmakers exploring the possibilities of AI in cinema, and the communication throughout the process was excellent. Thank you to the organizers for their dedication and for creating a space that celebrates creativity, storytelling, and emerging technologies. I look forward to participating again in future editions.

    July 2026
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  • Soegimitro BOOM

    Our sincere thanks to AI London Film Festival for selecting LUNO & LUNA: Save The Earth as a Finalist. The festival brings together inspiring AI filmmakers and celebrates innovation in cinematic storytelling. We are grateful for this recognition and proud to represent Indonesia on the international stage. We hope to be back with even more ambitious projects in future editions.

    July 2026
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  • Damla Ayzeren

    Honored that Hornless was selected as a Finalist at the AI London Film Festival. Thankful to see a story dedicated to wildlife and animal rights find its place among innovative voices in AI cinema.

    July 2026
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  • 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
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  • Fabio Seidl

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

    July 2026
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