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Early Bird Tickets Now Available – Limited Release

Join creatives, filmmakers, technologists, and industry leaders at the AI Movie Awards, the international flagship event dedicated to the future of AI-powered cinema.

Still available:

  • 15 General Access passes
  • 8 VIP passes

 

General Ticket:

Includes full access to the festival program, including all AI film screenings, panels, and the hackathon sessions.


VIP Ticket – only 8 left! :

In addition to full festival access, the VIP ticket includes:

• Priority Seating during the screenings and panels.

• Exclusive Networking Cocktail at Nikki Beach, Friday 24 April at 5pm. 

• Exclusive Networking Lunch at Nikki Beach, Saturday 25 April at 1:30PM.

This is a great opportunity to connect with our international guests, speakers, and industry VCs in a more relaxed, high-end atmosphere.

PROGRAM

 The first edition of the AI Movie Awards takes place in Mallorca on April 24–25, 2026. Two days dedicated to the intersection of human vision and artificial intelligence, featuring panels, hands-on workshops, and exclusive screenings.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24: FOUNDATIONS & VISION

  • 15:00 – 15:30 | Registration & Welcome 
    Reception and check-in for guests and delegates.
  • 15:30 – 16:00 | Official Opening 
    Keynote intro by director Federico Luglio, producer Pedro Barbadillo and local authorities Elisa Monserrat Mayol (Regidora de Turismo del Ajuntament de Calvià), Pedro Vidal Monserrat (Secretario Autonómico de Cultura y Deportes).
  • 16:00 – 16:30 | Panel: AI & The Future of Cinema and Storytelling
    Industry experts discuss how generative AI is reshaping storytelling and production. With Mike Day and Jeffrey Perlman. 
  • 16:30 – 17:00 | Finalists: International Submissions
    Continued showcase of international finalist short films, highlighting diverse AI-integrated workflows: C.E. Whitmore – Egg, Chen Li – Poor Devil, Hakan Kemixiz – Make A Wish, Jiaze Li – Arrow, C Smith – Feedback.
  • 17:00 – 17:30 | Networking Coffee Break 
    A moment to connect with creators and investors in a relaxed atmosphere.
  • 17:30 – 18:00 | Finalists: Projections + Q&A 
    Screening of finalists followed by an interactive talk with the directors. With Richard Nash, UK (Letting Go, 5’35”), Dreyv, Italy (Leda & Swann, 4’50” | World Premier), Andrej Klimov, UK (Ashes, 5’17”), Ben Chimoy, Germany (When Is It Yours? 2’30”).
  • 18:00 – 18:30 | Finalists: International Submissions
    Continued showcase of international finalist short films, highlighting diverse AI-integrated workflows: Ryan Patternson – Legend, Giulio Fulchignoni – Embryom Chronicles: The Last Doctrine.
  • 18:30 – 19:00 | James Drake TV Keynote 
    A special session exploring cultural relevant storytelling. With Thomas Righini Carrington.
  • 19:00 – 19:30 | Finalists: Projections + Q&A 
    Screening of finalists followed by an interactive talk with the directors. With Michal Jan Owerczuk , Poland (Broken Arrow, 9’20”), Daria Yudakova, UK (Bite For Love, 2’00”), Almudena Rosique, Spain (Anatomy Of Silence, 5’19”).
  • 19:30 – 20:00 | Day 1 Outro 
    Summary of the day and a sneak peek into the Saturday Program.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25: CRAFT & RECOGNITION

  • 10:00 – 10:30 | Freepik Workshop: How to Hackathon 
    A technical masterclass on using the latest Freepik AI tools to optimize creative output. With Emma Brossaud.
  • 10:30 – 11:00 | JamesDrake TV Hackathon Start / Ethics, Authorship, Originality Panel 
    Run solo or form a team and participate in a friendly competition: create a 1 minute short movie in 3 hours! While the Hackathon begins, experts dive into the crucial debate on Ethics, Authorship, and Originality in the AI era. With Vittoria Mascellaro, Ben Chimoy and more.
  • 11:00 – 11:30 | Finalists Screenings + Q&A & Live Creation 
    Finalist screenings continue alongside the JamesDrake TV Hackathon activities. With     Gaia De Paoli, Italy (I’m Doing Fine, Really, 2’28”), Emanuele Riccetti, Italy (The Confession, 2’30”), Alfonso Castro, Spain (Humans, 5’11”), Tamara Llorens, Spain (Hallow Metro, 6’38”).
  • 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break and Press Interviews
  • 12:00 – 12:30 | Finalists Screenings + Q&A & Live Creation 
    Finalist screenings continue alongside the JamesDrake TV Hackathon activities. M8n Roci, South Korea (I Don’t Luv, 4’57”), Oscar Burgos, Spain (The Immigrants, 3’14”), Albert Vergés, Spain (The Petrified Keel, 3’10”), David Colombo, Spain (Bunnynja, 8’55”), .
  • 12:30 – 13:00 | Finalists Screenings + Q&A & Live Creation 
    Finalist screenings continue alongside the JamesDrake TV Hackathon activities. With Raul Torres, Spain (Power Off, 2’00”), Antonio Cortéz, Spain – (WCNSF 7’50”), Marcin Rossa, Poland (Sound Of Air, 13’36”).
  • 13:00 – 13:30 | Finalists Screenings + Q&A
    Continued showcase of international finalist short films, highlighting diverse AI-integrated workflows. With Mohsen Sharifioun, UK (The Final Command, 9’25”), Afro Futcha, UK (The Stars, 2’29”), Emily Harridge, Australia (Echoes Of The Mountain, 3’48”).
  • 13:30 – 14:00 | Networking Coffee Break 
    Recharge and mingle with the creative community.
  • 14:00 – 14:30 | Hackathon Showcase: Projections + Q&A 
    Premiere of the works created during the morning hackathon session, followed by creator insights.
  • 14:30 – 15:00 | Panel: Human Creativity vs. Machine Intelligence 
    Exploring the “Co-pilot” relationship between the artist’s soul and the algorithm’s storytelling tools. With Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli).
  • 15:00 – 15:30 | Panel: The Business of AI Entertainment 
    Focusing on monetization, distribution rights, and the evolving market for AI-enhanced content. With Tim Hochel (Adgentic.ai) and Daniel Corazzi (Eyeora).
  • 15:30 – 16:00 | Finalists: International Submissions
    Continued showcase of international finalist short films, highlighting diverse AI-integrated workflows. With Jacopo Zanetti, Italy (The Twin Earth, 3’59”), Han Gyu Li, China (Real Action, 5’00”), Eugen Derzapf, UK (Fragile Little Drum, 2’46”), Federico Luglio, Italy (The Last Winter, 4’28”), Elisabeth Guthmann, France (Les Bonbons, 6’40”), Mike Bennion, USA (Freedom, 4’40”).
  • 16:00 – 16:30 | Panel: AI in Hollywood + The Rise of Vertical Cinema 
    Analyzing the big studios shift toward AI and mobile-first storytelling. With Tommy Harper.
  • 16:30 – 17:00 | Coffee Break and Press Interviews
    Media opportunities and final networking before the big reveal.
  • 17:00 – 18:00 | ✦ AIMA Grand Prize Giving Ceremony ✦
    The official award ceremony recognizing excellence in cinematography, narrative, and technical innovation.
  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Networking Aperitivo  
    Celebrating the winners and the future of AI cinema with music and refreshments on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean sea. 

Location: Studio V @ Melià Calvià Beach

Join us in shaping the future of storytelling
The program is subject to change. Please check the website for the most up-to-date schedule.