Picture this: a cinematic revolution where algorithms direct, neural networks narrate, and pixels pulse with artificial creativity. Welcome to the AI Film Festival (AIFF)—Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s trailblazing ode to the future of filmmaking. This isn’t just a festival; it’s a big-screen debut for AI as the ultimate storyteller.  

After sifting through fierce competition, 35 visionary finalists have earned the spotlight. Their AI-powered masterpieces will dazzle audiences at a special screening on April 19—culminating in the crowning of winners for Best Film, Best Narrative, and the cutting-edge Frontier Award.                                                              

As the first AI-dedicated film festival in Greater China, AIFF is already stealing the limelight, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with AI showcases at giants like Busan and Beijing International Film Festivals.                                                                                

And the jury? A dream team of cinematic heavyweights:  

Richard Taylor (5-time Oscar winner, Lord of the Rings)  

Prof. Ting Cao (Dean of Photography, Beijing Film Academy)  

Tim Cheung (SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Chair)                                                            

Backed by powerhouses like the Asia Digital Art Exhibition, Stanford AI ShortFest 2025, and MIT’s AI Filmmaking Hackathon, AIFF isn’t just pushing boundaries—it’s erasing them. Ready to witness the next reel of film history? Action!