AI Movie Awards (AIMA) is an international platform dedicated to exploring the future of cinema, visual culture, and storytelling in the age of artificial intelligence.

Following its inaugural edition on April 24–25, 2026 Magaluf Mallorca, AIMA now continues its journey with a new edition in London.

Hosted at IET London on November 7–8, 2026, in collaboration with James Drake Media, AIMA London will bring together filmmakers, artists, technologists, brands, and industry professionals for two days of screenings, panels, workshops, networking, and creative showcases.

This edition will also expand the submission categories beyond AI films, opening the platform to Art – Image, Art – Motion, Ads, and Music, reflecting the growing impact of artificial intelligence across cinema, visual art, advertising, and sound.
The next edition of AIMA Magaluf (Mallorca) is confirmed for March 26-27, 2027 at the Melià South Beach.

AIMA LONDON 2026
IET, 2 Savoy Pl, London WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom

Categories:

✦ AI FILMS ✦
Best Short 
Best Movie
Best Animation
Best Drama
Best Documentary
Best Fantasy
Best Planet Consciousness
Best Cultural Heritage
Best Diversity & Inclusion
Best Sci-Fi
Best Vertical Short

✦ AI MUSIC VIDEOS ✦
Best Music Video

✦ AI MUSIC ✦
Best Music

✦ AI ART ✦
Best Art | Image
Best Art | Motion

✦ AI ADS ✦
Best Ad

A mix of local film expertise and international voices.

TOMMY HARPER (producer of Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Star Wars, Wednesday)

MIKE DAY (Palma Pictures CEO)

FAB MORVAN (Milli Vanilli, 2x Grammy Nominee)

JEFFREY PEARLMAN (Zumba, Mindvalley Brand Strategist)

MIKE HO (Director for JLo, Shakira, Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera)

Full invited jury list tba.

1. General Requirements

All submitted works must be created primarily with AI tools (image, video, animation, or sound generation).
Works not using AI as a central creative element will be disqualified — we love traditional films too, but this is an AI festival.
Small portions of post-production with classical tools (After Effects, Premiere, etc.) are fine, as long as most of the creative process involves AI.
Scripts may be written with or without AI assistance — both approaches are accepted.
Films must have a duration or more than 2 minutes (this doesn't apply to Ads, Image and Motion Art categories).

• By submitting, you grant AIMA permission to use your project’s promotional assets (poster, stills, trailer, synopsis, etc.) for:
Publication on www.aimovieawards.org, FilmFreeway and affiliated sites,
social media, press releases, educational programs, press kits, and printed materials.

2. Eligibility & Categories

We accept:

Short films (+2 min)
Animated style AI films (cartoon, 3D, anime, clay, etc.)
Documentary or music-based AI works

🚫 We do not accept:

Trailers or demo reels (our focus is on storytelling)
Political, extremist, violent, or propaganda content
Poor-quality works (bad sound, missing subtitles, low definition)

3. Language

Films not in English must include English subtitles.
Scripts or text-based elements must be in English or include an English translation.

4. Copyright & Usage

You must own all rights to the content in your film (images, music, voice, etc.) or have proper authorization.
By submitting, you grant AIMA the right to:

screen your film in cinemas and during the festival,
feature it on the official AIMA website and platforms, YouTube playlist and social channels,
use short excerpts, posters, or stills for promotion.
AIMA is not responsible for copyright issues; all liability remains with the filmmaker.

5. Submission Process

Submission period: June 15, 2026 – October 17, 2026.
Submissions are accepted only www.aimovieawards.org and www.filmfreeway.com/AIMovieAwards
Entry fees are non-refundable.
You may submit films already presented at other festivals.

6. Selection & Jury

All films are reviewed by a pre-selection committee; finalists are judged by the AIMA jury.

Evaluation criteria: storytelling, artistic vision, AI integration, and aesthetic quality.
Jury decisions are final and non-negotiable.
Selected films will be announced on the official AIMA website and social media.

7. Awards

Official AIMA Awards will be announced prior to the event.
Winners receive a distribution deal, a sculpted trophy and/or digital award certificate, and prizes from our partners and sponsors.
Trophies can be shipped internationally (shipping fee applies).

8. Screening & Attendance

Finalist films will be screened during the AIMA 2026 Festival in London.
Finalist filmmakers will receive:
1 festival pass for screenings, access to networking and opening events.
Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered by the festival.

9. Technical Requirements
To maintain screening quality and eligibility, submissions must adhere to the following technical standards:

• Resolution: Minimum  1920x1080 (Full HD) 
• Frame Rate: 23.976, 24, or 25 fps (constant frame rate only)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 preferred; 4:3, 2.35:1, or other cinematic formats accepted if justified artistically
• Audio Requirements: Stereo; clear dialogue; no clipping or excessive background noise
• File Delivery Formats: MP4, MOV
• Subtitles: Mandatory in English for all non-English dialogue;

10. Legal & Privacy
By submitting, you agree to these terms and confirm your right to share the film and any related media.
You authorize AIMA to process your submission data for festival operations and communication.
Submitting implies full acceptance of these rules and of any updates made by the festival management.

Submissions are currently open at www.aimovieawards.org/submit and on filmfreeway.com/AIMovieAwards

At AIMA – AI Movie Awards, recognition goes beyond the stage.

Each official category presented during the live event was awarded an official AIMA trophy and certificate, celebrating excellence in AI-driven storytelling, innovation, and artistic vision. Every winner receives public recognition across our communication channels and global network.

In addition to awards, AIMA is committed to creating real market opportunities.
All officially selected short films will receive an opt-in distribution offer for the monetized distribution of their work. This includes a standard contract proposal outlining revenue-sharing terms and platform placement strategies. Participation is entirely optional — filmmakers retain full control and may choose whether to accept the offer.

Our objective is to provide not only visibility, but a structured pathway toward sustainable circulation and commercial potential within the evolving AI-audiovisual landscape.