What is AIMA?
The AI Movie Awards (AIMA) is an international AI film festival, celebrating films created with artificial intelligence. Our goal is to honor creativity, innovation, and the new visual languages emerging from human–machine collaboration. For the London 2026 edition, beyond the prizes for the Best AI films, we will open the submissions to Best Art | Image, Art | Motion, Ad and Music.
When and where?
James Drake Media x AIMA – AI Movie Awards will take place on November 7-8 at IET London. Over two days, the festival will bring together filmmakers, creatives, technologists and industry leaders for a curated program of panels, workshops, film screenings and the official awards ceremony, set against a breathtaking Thames river view.
Program Please?
Who can submit a film?
AIMA is open to filmmakers, artists, studios, and creators worldwide who have produced a film, art or ads using AI tools. Whether you’re an independent creator or a team, everyone is welcome.
What kind of films are accepted?
We accept AI films (2 min minimum), features, experimental, animated, documentary AI works. We are also opening the submissions to Art, Ads and Music categories.
The majority of your content (images, video, sound) should be AI-generated — small post-production edits with traditional tools are fine.
Which categories do the movies compete in?
✦ 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
Who will judge the AI films?
A jury of experts from the tech and film industries will evaluate submissions.
Confirmed Jury:
TOMMY HARPER (producer of Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Star Wars, Wednesday)
FAB MORVAN / MILLI VANILLI (2x Grammy nominated artist)
MIKE DAY (Palma Pictures CEO, producer of The Night Manager, The Crown)
MIKE HO (Music Video Director for JLo, Bad Bunny, Shakira, Christina Aguilera)
ZACK LONDON / GOSSIP GOBLIN (Viral AI filmmaker & Storyteller)
Full invited jury list tba.
Who handles copyright clearance for submitted videos?
Participants are responsible for ensuring that all materials, characters, and assets in their films are cleared for use and fully protected before submission.
Can I submit a film already shown at another festival?
Yes! AIMA does not require exclusivity. You can submit works already presented elsewhere.
What language should the film be in?
Films can be in any language, but English subtitles are required for all non-English entries.
What do the finalists receive?
Each FINALIST receives 1 ticket to assist the event and inclusion in the official AIMA website, official platforms and social media. Selected films are screened during the AIMA 2026 event in London.
Selected filmmakers will also receive a distribution and monetization proposal for their work.
What do the winners receive?
At AIMA – AI Movie Awards, recognition goes beyond the stage.
Each official category presented during the live event will award 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.
How do I submit my film?
All submissions must be made directly (discounted rate) here , or thru FilmFreeway between June 15, 2026, and October 17, 2026.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
How do I attend the event?
Join the event in London and connect to filmmakers and industry experts.
Tickets to join the 2 days event - regular & VIP - Will be available for purchase soon.
If you are a filmmaker that submitted an AI short movie selected as finalist, you will receive 1 free ticket to join the event.
The filmmakers that submitted an AI short but are not finalists, get a special 40% discount on the ticket price.
What about hospitality?
We will be offering special hospitality deals soon!