AI Film Festival Japan (3)

Festival start: 03 November 2026      Festival end: 03 November 2026

Welcome to the 2nd annual AI Film Festival Japan (AIFJ 2026) — Shaping the Future of Sight and Sound through Human-AI Co-creation.

Taking place on November 3, 2026, in the heart of Tokyo at the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB), AI Film Festival Japan (AIFJ) stands as Asia's largest and Japan's first international film festival dedicated exclusively to the creative collaboration between human storytellers and artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to establish Tokyo as a global hub where pioneering filmmakers, musicians, technologists, and visionary audiences converge to explore the expanding frontiers of AI-driven cinematic arts. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), actively seeking to empower creators from all backgrounds while rigorously navigating the ethical landscapes of generative technologies.

Best AI Narrative

Best AI Documentary

Best AI Animation

Best AI Experimental Work

AI Innovation / No-Genre / DEI Special Showcase

Audience Choice Award

Eligibility:

Open to creators of all nationalities, ages, genders, and backgrounds.

Submissions must involve the use of AI in a meaningful part of the creative process, whether in script-writing, image generation, editing, sound, animation, or thematic.

Subtitling or dubbing must be provided for non-english dialogue (english or Japanese subtitles required for non-english films).


Technical Requirements:

Runtime: 1 minute to 20 minutes.

Format: Full HD (minimum 1080p) preferred.

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 standard (Vertical video also accepted.).

Accepted file types for screening (if selected): MP4 or MOV (H.264 or ProRes).


Submission Rules:

Submit via festhome preferred.

You may submit to multiple categories if applicable.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Films must be fully completed by the time of submission.

Premiere status is not required, but world premieres and Japan premieres are given special consideration.

Selected works may be used in trailers or promotional materials.

The festival retains the right to disqualify submissions that violate copyright, contain hate speech, or do not meet basic technical or ethical standards.


Selection & Notification

Selected filmmakers will be notified via email by [typically 4 weeks before the event].

AIFJ does not guarantee feedback for non-selected entries, though we strive to maintain transparency and respect for all creators.

All jury decisions are final.