Festival Internacional De Cine De Inteligencia Artificial De Valencia (FESTIAV) (1)

Festival start: 15 December 2025      Festival end: 17 December 2025

The Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (FESTIAV) is a pioneering cultural event dedicated exclusively to audiovisual works generated using artificial intelligence, understood as a tool at the service of creativity and always respecting the intellectual property and authorship of the different sectors. From the Valencian Community, the festival was born with a global vocation: to become an international reference point in the convergence between technology, creativity and new digital narratives. Its mission is to promote artistic innovation, promote critical analysis of the role of AI in the visual arts and position Valencia as a creative hub connected to the main audiovisual experimentation centers in the world.

In its 1st edition, FESTIAV will screen 12 short films—fiction, comedy and horror generated with AI—along with a professional program consisting of a round table with international experts, a technical talk on creative processes with AI and a networking session that will bring together creators, producers and agents from the sector, both local and from other countries. A professional and independent jury will be in charge of evaluating the works and awarding cash prizes to the most outstanding proposals.

FESTIAV aspires to consolidate itself as a platform with global reach, where filmmakers, technologists, digital artists, researchers and students from different parts of the world can connect, share knowledge and discover the possibilities of cinema generated through artificial intelligence. From Valencia to the world, the festival promotes local talent and integrates it into a growing international scene.

We look forward to seeing you in Valencia!

Cash Prizes: 1,000€

Three prizes will be awarded among the selected works, at the sole discretion of the jury:

• Best AI-Generated Fiction Short Film – €500 (Gross)

• Best AI-Generated Comedy Short Film – €250 (Gross)

• Best AI-Generated Horror Short Film – €250 (Gross)

TOTAL prizes: €1,000

Terms and Conditions – FESTIAV

FIRST. – The Organizer.
This Festival is organized by GALAXIA TELEVISIÓN, S.L., a Spanish company with Tax ID
number B46372843 and registered office at Calle Ciudad de Éibar nº 4, 46988, Paterna (Valencia).
For communication purposes, the Organizer can be contacted by telephone at 961 322 413 or by
email atinfo@festiav.com .
GALAXIA TELEVISIÓN, S.L. is responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of
the Festival, as well as for the correct application and interpretation of these Rules of
Participation.
SECOND. – Purpose of the Festival.
The purpose of these Rules of Participation (the "Rules") is to regulate the terms and conditions
governing the registration, selection, exhibition, and awarding of prizes for the audiovisual
works submitted to the Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (the "Festival"),
as well as the rights and obligations of the participants and the Organizer.
The Festival is international in scope and is aimed at authors and audiovisual creators of legal
age, of any nationality, who submit works generated wholly or partly using technologies based
on artificial intelligence, in accordance with the requirements set out in these Rules.
Likewise, these Rules shall apply throughout the entire Festival process, from the receipt of works
to the announcement of the awards and the closing of this edition, without prejudice to any
modifications or clarifications that the Organizer may introduce when necessary to ensure the
proper conduct of the event, provided that they do not prejudice the participants.
THIRD. – Category and eligible works.
3.1 Competition categories.
The Festival establishes three official categories for the competition, according to the predominant
genre of the work generated by artificial intelligence:
a) AI Fiction.
b) AI Comedy.
c) AI Horror.
Each participant, whether an individual, legal entity, or creative collectiv , may submit a single
work per category, with a maximum of three works if participating in all categories. In the case
of collectives, the person making the registration declares, under their sole responsibility, that
they have sufficient authorization from the rest of the team to represent them and transfer the
rights provided for in these Rules.
3.2 Eligible works.
Short films generated wholly or partly using artificial intelligence models will be accepted for the
competition, provided that the use of such tools constitutes a significant element of the visual,
sound, or narrative creative process.
The following will not be accepted:
• Works for advertising, promotional, or corporate purposes.
• Music videos, teasers, or other pieces without sufficient narrative substance.
• School projects or academic work supervised by educational institutions.
• Works that violate fundamental rights, promote any form of discrimination, or
contravene the principles of freedom, equality, and respect for human dignity.
3.3 Formal requirements for works.
Submitted works must meet the following minimum requirements:
a) Format and technique
• Horizontal format 16:9.
• Minimum resolution: 1080p.
• Sound quality suitable for public screening.
b) Languages and subtitles.
The original version may be submitted in any language.
Subtitles in Spanish or English must be provided when the original language is not one of these.
c) Duration.
Entries may not exceed 15 minutes in length, including opening titles and closing credits.
d) Production date.
Only works produced after January 1, 2024, may participate.
3.4 Transparency regarding AI tools.
Participants must detail, on the registration form, the software and artificial intelligence models
used in the visual, sound, or narrative creation of the work. This information will be used
exclusively for classification, technical transparency, and internal statistics purposes for the
Festival.
3.5 Authorship.
For the purposes of these Rules, authors shall be considered to be the individuals who have been
involved in the process of creating and directing the work using artificial intelligence tools.
Registration constitutes a declaration of responsibility that participants hold full ownership of
the rights necessary for their submission to the Festival.
FOURTH. – Participation Requirements.
4.1 Personal requirements for participation.
All individuals over the age of 18, as well as legal entities or creative collectives that meet the
conditions set out in these Rules, may participate in the Festival. Registration implies a
declaration of responsibility that the registered person is of legal age and has full legal capacity
to participate in the Festival.
In the case of participation through a group or collective, the person formalizing the registration
declares and guarantees that they are acting as the authorized representative of the other
members, and that they have all the necessary rights and powers to act on behalf of the team and
accept these Rules.
Registrations made by minors or by adults on behalf of minors will not be accepted.
4.2 Material requirements for participation.
The works submitted must comply, in all cases, with the technical, formal, and content
requirements established in Point 3 of these Rules, as well as the conditions set forth in the
registration process.
Registration will only be valid once the Festhome entry form has been correctly completed and
confirmation has been received from the Festival.
4.3 Guarantees of originality and ownership of rights.
Participants expressly guarantee that:
a) They hold all the intellectual property rights necessary for the presentation, reproduction,
public communication, and exhibition of the work within the framework of the Festival.
b) The work is free of encumbrances, third-party claims, or limitations that may affect its
participation or exhibition.
c) The work has not been created using artificial intelligence tools prohibited by the European
Union's Artificial Intelligence Act or using models that infringe applicable regulations on data,
copyright, or other rights.
d) The work complies with current legislation on intellectual property, image rights, data
protection, advertising, protection of minors, and any other applicable regulations.
e) The work does not violate the principles of human dignity, equality, plurality, justice,
democracy, nor does it contain messages that are discriminatory, offensive, or contrary to
fundamental rights.
4.4 Responsibility for the content and legality of the work.
The participant shall be solely and exclusively liable to the Organizer and to third parties for:
• The content of the work submitted.
• The legality of its creation.
• The ownership of the exploitation rights.
• The accuracy of the information provided in the registration form.
The Organizer is exempt from any liability arising from third-party claims that may arise from
the exhibition or dissemination of the work within the framework of the Festival.

4.5 Duty of cooperation.
The participant agrees to provide the Organizer with any information or documentation
necessary to verify compliance with these Terms and Conditions, including, where applicable,
proof of identity, transfers of rights, third-party authorizations, or any other element that
guarantees the legitimacy of the work.
4.6 Right of exclusion.
The Organizer reserves the right to exclude from the Festival any work or participant that:
a) Fails to comply with these Terms and Conditions or provides false or inaccurate
information.
b) Does not adequately prove ownership of the rights.
c) Participates through fraudulent means or contrary to the spirit of the Festival.
d) Submits works that may be offensive, discriminatory, or violate fundamental rights.
e) Uses artificial intelligence tools in violation of applicable European regulations.
Exclusion shall not give rise to any right to compensation or reimbursement of expenses.
FIFTH. – Registration Process.
5.1 Registration platform.
Works must be registered exclusively through the Festhome platform, using the official Festival
form available at the following link:
https://festhome.com/festival/festival-internacional-de-cine-de-inteligencia-artificial-devalencia-
festiav
Registrations made by other means or sent outside the indicated platform will not be accepted.
5.2 Registration period.
The registration period will be open from November 24, 2025, until December 9, 2025, at 11:59
p.m. (GMT+1).
Any registration made outside this period will be automatically rejected.
5.3 Required materials.
For the registration to be considered valid, the participant must complete the entire Festhome
form and attach at least the following materials:
a) A digital copy of the short film in sufficient quality for viewing by the selection
committee.
b) Official poster of the work.
c) Two (2) representative stills from the short film.
d) Photograph of the director.
e) Detailed list of the artificial intelligence tools and models used in the production of the
work.
The participant guarantees that all materials provided are accurate, complete, and up to date.
5.4 Confirmation of registration.
Works will be considered formally registered when the participant receives the confirmation
email issued by Festhome. The Organizer is not responsible for incidents arising from the
malfunctioning of the platform, errors in the email account provided, or spam filters that prevent
the receipt of such confirmation.
5.5 Free of charge.
Registration for the Festival is free of charge and participants are not required to pay any fees.
5.6 Acceptance of conditions.
Submission of the registration form implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms and
Conditions, as well as:
• Authorization for the public exhibition of the work at the Festival.
• Authorization for the promotional use of excerpts from the work within the limits set out
in Point 7.5 of these Terms and Conditions.
• Acceptance of the processing of personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy
contained in Point 10.
5.7 Impossibility of withdrawal.
Once the work has been selected and the participant has been informed, the participant must
confirm their participation by signing the corresponding letter of acceptance. After such
confirmation, the work may not be withdrawn from the Festival by unilateral decision of the
participant.
SIXTH. – Selection Committee.
6.1 Selection Committee.
The Festival will have a Selection Committee made up of professionals from the audiovisual
sector and technical profiles linked to creation through artificial intelligence, appointed by the
Organizer.
The Selection Committee will be responsible for:
a) Evaluate all entries that meet the formal requirements set forth in these Rules.
b) Determine, at its sole discretion, which works will form part of the Festival's Official Selection.
c) Assign each work to the corresponding category, in the event that the classification made by
the participant is doubtful, incomplete, or inaccurate.
The Selection Committee's decision shall be final and shall not be subject to review by the
participants. The Committee may declare categories void or exclude works that do not meet the
technical or artistic standards required by the Festival.
6.2 Publication of selected works.
The authors of the works that form part of the Official Selection will be notified from December
12, 2025, through:
• Official publication on the Festival's channels, and
• Direct communication via the email address provided in the registration form.
6.3 Festival Jury.
The Festival will have a professional, independent, and renowned Jury, made up of specialists in
film, digital narratives, technology, and artificial intelligence.
The Jury will be responsible for:
a) Viewing and evaluating the selected works.
b) Deliberating and deciding on the prizes established in these Rules.
c) Awarding special mentions or other recognitions if deemed appropriate, without
financial compensation, unless otherwise indicated by the Organizer.
6.4 Evaluation criteria.
The Jury and the Selection Committee will take into account, among others, the following criteria:
• Narrative, technical, and artistic quality of the work.
• Significant, creative, and ethical use of artificial intelligence technologies.
• Innovation in the audiovisual proposal.
• Aesthetic coherence, rhythm, and structure of the short film.
6.5 Independence and confidentiality.
The deliberations of the Selection Committee and the Jury are confidential, will not be made
public, and will not be subject to appeal, complaint, or request for justification by the participants.
6.6 Power of interpretation and modification.
The Organizer, the Selection Committee, and the Jury may interpret these Rules and resolve any
issue not provided for therein, provided that the solution adopted:
a) does not unduly prejudice the participants, and
b) respects the cultural purpose of the Festival.
SEVENTH. – Screening of the Works.
7.1 Exhibition within the framework of the Festival.
The selected works will be screened in public sessions on December 15, 16, and 17, 2025, at the
official Festival venue, as well as at any other additional venue that the Organizer may determine
for technical or logistical reasons, always within the framework of this edition.
The dates, times, and order of screening will be announced through the Festival's Official
Program and its communication channels.
7.2 Public and non-profit nature of the screenings.
The screenings of the selected works will be strictly cultural and non-profit in nature, and their
exhibition will not generate any economic rights for the participants, as this is a non-commercial
artistic event.
7.3 Temporary and limited transfer for exhibition.
By registering and accepting these Rules, participants authorize, free of charge, non-exclusively
and limited to the scope of the Festival, the reproduction, public communication, and availability
of the work for the sole purpose of:
a) Its screening during the Festival;
b) Its inclusion in the official program;
c) Its dissemination in activities related to the current edition of the Festival.
d) Its use in future editions of FESTIAV, exclusively for promotional and institutional
purposes of the Festival itself.
Once the Festival has ended, any additional use must have the prior and express consent of the
rights holders.
7.4 Award-winning works.
The Organizer may keep a digital copy of the award-winning works exclusively for:
• internal archiving,
• cultural preservation purposes,
• preparation of the Festival's annual report, and
• non-profit institutional screenings, with the prior authorization of the person responsible
for the work.
Under no circumstances will commercial exploitation or transfer of rights to third parties be
carried out without the express consent of the owner of the work.
7.5 Excerpts for the promotion of the Festival.
Participants authorize the Organizer to use excerpts of up to 5 seconds from their work, as well
as the poster and stills provided, for promotional purposes for the Festival in any analog or digital
medium, including social media, press releases, and official audiovisual materials.
This authorization is limited to dissemination directly related to the current edition of the
Festival.
7.6 Delivery format for screening.
Selected works must be sent in HD file format, with the following technical specifications:
• Codec: h.264
• Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
• File format: .mp4
• Maximum file size: 2 GB
The deadline for submitting the final file will coincide with the closing date of the registration
period, i.e., December 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+1).
7.7 Technical quality guarantee.
The participant guarantees that the work submitted is in a technical condition suitable for
exhibition. The Organizer shall not be liable for any defects in the projection resulting from the
quality, encoding, or format of the file provided.
7.8 No substitutions.
Once the final file for projection has been submitted, no new versions or modifications will be
accepted unless expressly authorized by the Organizer for fully justified reasons.
EIGHTH. – Awards.
8.1 Official awards.
Among the works that form part of the Official Selection, the Jury will award the following prizes,
all of them in gross amounts:
• Best AI-Generated Fiction Short Film – €500
• Best AI-Generated Comedy Short Film – €250
• Best AI-Generated Horror Short Film – €250
The total amount allocated to cash prizes is €1,000.
The Organizer reserves the right to add additional prizes, sponsored or otherwise, provided that
this does not prejudice the participants.
8.2 Nature of the prizes.
The prizes are personal and non-transferable, may not be transferred to third parties, and may
not be exchanged for another prize or for their monetary value.
8.3 Jury's decision.
The Jury's decision shall be final and shall be announced during the Closing Ceremony and
Awards Presentation, which will take place on December 17, 2025.
The Organizer may declare any prize void if the works submitted do not meet the minimum
quality requirements or do not comply with these Rules.
8.4 Attendance requirement.
The attendance of at least one representative of each winning work at the Awards Ceremony is
recommended but not mandatory.
8.5 Expenses associated with attending the Gala
Attendance by the winners or their representatives at the Awards Ceremony shall be at the sole
expense of the participants. The Organizer shall not assume any expenses related to travel,
accommodation, meals, or any other costs arising from attendance at the Ceremony or
participation in the Festival.
8.6 Delivery and collection of prizes.
In order to receive the corresponding prize money, the award winner must provide the personal
and tax information necessary for processing the payment and, where applicable, sign the prize
acceptance letter.
The Organizer will make the legally applicable tax deductions and provide the winner with the
corresponding tax deduction certificate. It will not be necessary for the winner to issue an invoice,
unless they are participating in the Festival as part of a business or professional activity and
expressly declare this.
The prize will not be paid if the winner does not provide the necessary documentation or
information to comply with the applicable legal obligations.
8.7 Taxation of prizes.
Prizes will be subject to the taxes and withholdings legally applicable in Spain on the date of
payment.
Any tax obligations incumbent upon the winner shall be borne by the winner, except for those
withholdings that are legally required to be borne by the Organizer.
The Organizer may require the winner to provide a certificate of tax residence when necessary
for the correct application of tax regulations or double taxation treaties.
NINTH. – Indemnity.
9.1 Liability for third-party claims.
Participants shall be solely liable for any claim, complaint, action, or proceeding that may be
brought against the Organizer as a result of:
• The exhibition of the work within the framework of the Festival.
• The reproduction or public communication of the work in accordance with the
authorizations provided for in these Rules.
• The content of the work, including audiovisual, musical, graphic, literary, or artificially
generated elements.
• The unauthorized use of intellectual property rights, image rights, or related rights of
third parties.
• The participant's failure to comply with any applicable rules or the guarantees assumed
in these Terms and Conditions.

9.2 Obligation to hold the Organizer harmless.
Participants undertake to hold GALAXIA TELEVISIÓN, S.L., the Festival, the members of the
Selection Committee and the Jury, and any collaborating entity harmless against:
• direct damages,
• liabilities,
• penalties,
• expenses,
• losses,
• compensation, and
• costs (including reasonable professional fees)
arising from third-party claims directly or indirectly related to the work submitted or to the
breach of these Terms and Conditions.
9.3 Action taken by the Organizer in the event of claims
In the event that the Organizer receives any claims from third parties:
a) It may request from the participant the necessary documentation, authorizations, or
licenses to prove the legality of the work.
b) It may exclude the work from the Festival if, in its reasonable opinion, there are
indications of infringement or obvious risk.
c) It may take any legal action it deems appropriate to protect its rights and interests.
9.4 Scope of indemnity.
The obligation of indemnity shall be unlimited in time, insofar as legal liabilities may arise from
the legitimate use of the work within the framework of the Festival and the authorizations
provided for in these Rules.
TENTH. – Protection of personal data.
10.1 Data controller: GALAXIA TELEVISION SL, Calle Ciudad de Éibar, nº4, 46988, Paterna
(Valencia) and Tax ID Number: B46372843.
10.2 Purpose: to register for FESTIAV and manage its development. Your data will be kept for
the duration of the Festival and for as long as legal responsibilities may arise from its
implementation. However, the winner's identity will remain on the festival website in accordance
with transparency legislation. Similarly, the author's details will continue to be disclosed in
accordance with intellectual property law.
10.3 Legitimacy: The processing is necessary to execute a contract to which the interested party is
a party or to apply pre-contractual measures at their request (participation in the contest).
10.4 Recipients: Your data will only be processed by FESTIAV and the members of the jury and
will not be transferred to third parties, except for the fulfillment of legally established obligations.
The identities of the finalists and winners will be published on the website in accordance with
transparency legislation. The authorship data will be disclosed in accordance with intellectual
property law.
10.5 Rights: you may access your data; request its rectification or deletion and, in certain cases,
its portability; object to its processing and request its limitation by writing an email
toinfo@galaxiastudios.es .
ELEVENTH. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Spanish
law, regardless of the country of origin of the participants.
For the resolution of any dispute, question, or conflict that may arise from the interpretation or
application of these Terms and Conditions, the Organizer and the participants, expressly waiving
any other jurisdiction that may apply, submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts and Tribunals of
Valencia (Spain), without prejudice to any rights that consumers may have in matters of
mandatory jurisdiction in accordance with applicable regulations.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions may be interpreted contrary to the inalienable rights of
participants in their capacity as consumers or users, when so established by law.