THE FUTURE OF CINEMA IS HERE
Where cutting-edge AI technology and human creativity intersect—the next frontier of cinematic expression.
Welcome to Asia's largest celebration of AI filmmaking!
Scheduled for November 3, 2026 (Public Holiday), the "2nd AI Film Festival Japan (AIFJ 2026)" is a global platform originating from Japan that explores the future of visual and sonic expression brought about by the co-creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human artists.
AI Film Festival Japan 2026 Executive Committee
(Main Lead: AI FILM JAPAN inc.)
November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, Public Holiday)
Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) *To be Confirmed (TBC)
Yurakucho, SusHi Tech Square, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Official Competition Screenings, Keynote & Panel Sessions, Creator Workshops, Award & Closing Ceremony, Networking Reception.
Building on the success of our inaugural 2025 edition and this year's Spring Event (held as an official partner event of SusHi Tech Tokyo), the most prominent feature of AIFJ 2026 is the establishment of the "AI Film Music Score Category" to independently evaluate auditory excellence alongside visual AI growth.
Against the backdrop of the rapid evolution of generative music platforms and vocal synthesis models, this unique competition format challenges creators to forge a sublime synergy between sight and sound.
Short films emphasizing storytelling. Evaluates narrative structure, character development, and the visual aesthetics of AI-driven expression.
Genre-free experimental works focusing on the dialogue between creativity and AI tools including Hybrid movies. Evaluates originality, groundbreaking experimentation, and process innovation.
Animated works utilizing human-AI co-creation. Focuses on the fusion of traditional animation techniques and AI, visual completeness, and stylistic uniqueness.
A unique format where creators compose and apply AI-generated music tracks to a designated official video clip (1-3 mins) provided by the festival. Evaluates cinematic synchronicity and musical completion across instrumental and vocal tracks.
The Latest News About the Festival
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The AI Film Festival Japan 2026 Spring Event was a tremendous success. The official report detailing the sessions and screenings is now available.
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Explore the full list of AI short films screened at the AIFJ 2026 Spring Event, including LOOP 2126 winners and moving masterpieces.
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AI Film Festival Japan returns to Tokyo Innovation Base this spring. Join us to witness the forefront of AI cinema!
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Analyzing the 20 visionary works that passed the final judging.
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The eve of Asia's largest innovation conference led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. SusHi Tech Tokyo Official Partner Event.
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The teaser for the highlight video condensing the enthusiasm and emotion of 2025 is now released. A journey of groundbreaking AI masterpieces.
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A short film competition themed around the world of 2126. Journey into the future crafted by the fusion of AI and human creativity.
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From Shibuya to the world. A new era of storytelling woven by visionary filmmakers and AI creators.
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The Grand Prix and category winners from last year have been finalized.
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Applicants must be 18 years or older (or the age of majority in their country). Parental consent is required for minors. Involvement with anti-social forces or violating any laws is strictly prohibited.
World, International, or Japan premieres are prioritized. However, the "Film Music Score Category" strictly requires newly composed, unreleased tracks specifically created for the official footage provided by the festival.
Submissions containing copyright infringement, unauthorized deepfakes (unauthorized training on real individuals), discrimination, hate speech, pornography, or excessive violence are strictly prohibited.
Any work found to violate these rules will be subject to immediate disqualification and a permanent ban from all future AIFJ events.
A flexible preliminary review system will be implemented based on the volume of submissions. The final judging will be conducted by a select jury of international experts across film, music, AI technology, and art.
We build collaborative frameworks with external organizations to ensure multifaceted and fair evaluations regarding both technology and art.
Applicants must faithfully and specifically disclose "which generative AI tools were used, in which processes, and to what extent" within their entry forms. The committee reserves the right to request prompt histories or production logs in cases involving suspected rights infringement or policy violations. Refusal to explain without valid reason will result in disqualification or revocation of awards.
Submitted works must be entirely original and must not use third-party copyrighted materials or trademarks without proper permission. Applicants bear sole responsibility for clearing all rights (music, footage, portrait rights) prior to submission. In the event of legal claims from third parties, the applicant shall resolve them at their own expense and hold the organizers harmless.
Intellectual property rights to the submitted works generally remain with the applicants. However, copyrights for the official video clip provided in the Music Score Category belong solely to the organizers.
By entering the competition, applicants grant the AIFJ Executive Committee a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use the works for screenings and promotional purposes (including related events, official website, and SNS digests). Furthermore, applicants agree not to assert moral rights against necessary modifications such as format conversion or excerpting performed within the scope of this license.
The organizers are not liable for damages resulting from event cancellations or disruptions due to force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, system failures, government orders). These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Japanese Law. The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance for any disputes arising out of or in connection with the festival.
AI Film Festival Japan (AIFJ) is a pioneering film festival dedicated exclusively to cinematic works leveraging Generative AI technology. We empower visionaries to transcend traditional resource limitations, materialize epic world-building, and unveil a new paradigm of human-AI collaborative storytelling to the world.
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