Ethereal Code International AI Film And Art Festival (1)

Festival start: 28 February 2025      Festival end: 02 March 2025

The ETHEREAL CODE International AI Film and Art Festival stands as a global celebration of the transformative synergy between artificial intelligence, filmmaking, and art. This pioneering event is dedicated to exploring the endless possibilities that AI brings to the realms of creative expression, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in storytelling, cinematography, and artmaking.

The festival serves as a vibrant platform for innovation, imagination, and collaboration, bringing together filmmakers, technologists, artists, researchers, and audiences from around the world. By showcasing groundbreaking AI-driven films and artworks, it seeks to illuminate the ways in which artificial intelligence can revolutionize traditional approaches, creating entirely new paradigms in creativity.

At its core, the festival is more than an exhibition—it is a movement that fosters dialogue about the evolving relationship between art and technology. Through screenings, exhibitions, panels, workshops, and interactive experiences, participants are invited to engage with cutting-edge technologies and explore their role in shaping the future of cinema and art.

Our mission is to inspire a global community of visionaries to embrace AI not merely as a tool, but as a partner in the creative process. By empowering artists and creators to experiment, innovate, and redefine their craft, we aim to cultivate a space where the impossible becomes possible and where the future of visual storytelling is written today.

Through this convergence of art, science, and technology, The ETHEREAL CODE International AI Film and Art Festival aspires to build a legacy of creativity that transcends boundaries, sparking a new era of cinematic and artistic excellence.

Awards & Prizes
Finalists' AI films will have the extraordinary honor of premiering at two prestigious events: the BAIFF 2025 Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival and the CINI AI Film Festival 2025.
Benefits for Finalists:
Certificate of Excellence: Each finalist will receive an official certificate recognizing their outstanding contribution to AI-driven filmmaking and Artmaking.
Exclusive Access: Finalists will be awarded passes for both online and in-person screenings at the film festivals.
Recognition on Our Platform: Names and biographies of all finalists will be featured on our official website, offering global exposure.
Compete for Prestigious Awards: Finalists will vie for top accolades across multiple categories, celebrating diverse forms of creativity and innovation.
Award Categories:
1. Best Film
2. Best Virtual Reality
3. Best Artwork
4. Best Documentary
5. Narrative Award
6. Best Installation
7. Future Award
8. Screenwriting Award
9. AI Video Award
10. Animation Award
11. Best Experimental
12. Best Realistic Award
13. Best Design

Rules & Terms
By submitting your film or artwork to the ETHEREAL CODE International AI Film and Art Festival, you agree to the following terms:
1. AI-Created Works, all films and artworks submitted must be created using artificial intelligence. (IMPORTANT).
2. Films submitted to the competition must be created entirely or partially (at least 25-50%) using AI software, which must be explicitly indicated without any omissions.
3. You can compare your submission in these four categories,
· Narratives (AI storytelling applied to classic movie genres such as action, thriller, sci-fi, romance, and more.
· Pilots (Short films to present longer stories for TV, streaming platforms, or social media.
· Documentaries (AI-powered short documentaries that report on the real world, made of news, people, history, places, and nature.
· Experimental (Explore new and creative applications of AI, pushing beyond traditional storytelling and experimenting with art, tech, and more.
4. Completion Requirement, Films must be fully completed prior to the submission date.
5. Submission Format, Films must be submitted via a private link (Google Drive, Vimeo, YouTube, Festhome, or self-hosted). Other formats are currently not accepted.
6. AI artwork will feature AI-generated images and videos created through artificial intelligence, establishing a clear distinction between AI-driven films and art videos.
7. There are no restrictions on AI-based artworks; the festival will feature interactive installations, sculptures created in collaboration with AI, and online AI art projects where artificial intelligence plays a central role in shaping the outcomes.
8. Details and images of artworks and art projects should be submitted via a Google Drive link or shared through email.
9. Promotional Usage, the festival reserves the right to use portions of your film, including trailers, teasers, stills, or posters, for promotional purposes.
10. Films must be submitted in digital format compatible with Festival projection equipment (DCP, ProRes, H.264/265, MP4).
11. Ownership of Rights, you must own all rights to your film or artwork to be eligible for submission.
12. Event Flexibility, festival dates, and locations are subject to change or delay.
13. Language Requirements, all submissions must include English subtitles unless the spoken language is English.
14. Legal Responsibility, you are solely responsible for any claims related to copyright, trademarks, credits, or publicity associated with your submission.
15. Content Appropriateness, the festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission deemed inappropriate. If you have questions regarding such decisions, you are welcome to contact us.
16. Selection and Judging:
The selection, awards, and screenings are determined at the sole discretion of the festival judges.
Judges’ decisions are final and non-negotiable. No feedback will be provided for films that are not selected.
17. Finalist Notification:
If your submission advances to the final round, you will be notified by the festival.
18. Privacy and Communication:
By submitting your film, you consent to our Privacy Policy.
We may contact you via the email or social media provided in your submission to share updates on submission status, screening and DCP requirements, ticket confirmations, and relevant event information or promotions.
19. There is no entry fee for festival submissions.
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