AI film festivals + awards
Where AI filmmakers, agencies, and studios compete and showcase. The calendar covers Runway AIFF, Civitai Project Odyssey, Curious Refuge, SXSW + Tribeca AI sections, brand-led showcases, and the festival circuit pulling AI work into traditional cinema. Past editions link to winners + finalists for each year.
Past editions
- festivalSep 1, 2025 – Nov 1, 2025Online2025 edition
Civitai Project Odyssey (2025)
Second major Project Odyssey edition. Larger prize pool, more model partners, and an expanded category set covering AI music videos, commercials, and short narrative.
- festivalAug 1, 2025 – Oct 1, 2025Online2025 edition
Curious Refuge AI Film Festival (2025)
Second Curious Refuge AIFF edition. Continued category expansion with an emphasis on narrative + commercial-grade AI filmmaking.
- showcaseJun 9, 2025 – Jun 15, 2025Annecy, France2025 edition
Annecy AI Animation Section (2025)
Annecy International Animation Film Festival's programming featuring AI-assisted animation - the largest traditional animation festival folding generative work into its main slate.
- festivalMay 1, 2025 – May 2, 2025New York + Los Angeles2025 edition
Runway AI Film Festival 2025
Third edition of the Runway AI Film Festival. Continued expansion of the program with international submissions and a tighter focus on narrative + cinematic AI work.
- showcaseMar 7, 2025 – Mar 16, 2025Austin, Texas2025 edition
SXSW AI Filmmaker Showcase 2025
Second SXSW AI Filmmaker Showcase. Curatorial focus on narrative AI shorts and director-led work blending generative with traditional production.
- festivalAug 1, 2024 – Oct 1, 2024Online2024 edition
Curious Refuge AI Film Festival (2024)
Curious Refuge's annual AI Film Festival, a community competition for AI filmmakers, with cash prizes and tool credits sponsored by major model providers.
- showcaseJun 5, 2024 – Jun 17, 2024New York, NY2024 edition
Tribeca AI Storytellers (2024)
Tribeca Film Festival's AI storytelling section, curated to highlight emerging filmmakers using generative tools as part of their narrative process.
- festivalMay 1, 2024 – May 2, 2024New York + Los Angeles2024 edition
Runway AI Film Festival 2024
Second edition of Runway's AI Film Festival. Expanded judging, larger prize pool, and a competition format spanning Best Film, Best Director, and Special Recognition categories.
- showcaseMar 8, 2024 – Mar 17, 2024Austin, Texas2024 edition
SXSW AI Filmmaker Showcase 2024
SXSW Film Festival's curated AI filmmaker showcase, featuring works from leading practitioners using generative video tools alongside traditional filmmaking.
- festivalMar 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024Online2024 edition
Civitai Project Odyssey (2024)
Civitai's flagship community AI film competition. Open submissions across categories spanning narrative, music videos, and experimental shorts. Strong open-source / Stable Video / ComfyUI representation.
- festivalFeb 23, 2023 – Feb 24, 2023New York + Los Angeles2023 edition
Runway AI Film Festival 2023
Runway's inaugural AI Film Festival, the first major industry showcase for films made with generative AI tools. Screenings in New York and Los Angeles featuring shorts created with Runway Gen-2 and other AI video models.
Event details compiled from official festival sites + press coverage. Winners verified via the festival's own announcement before publication. Cross-checked listings update as new editions are announced.