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Austin AI Film Festival

A two-day conference and film competition in Austin for films made by people using generative AI tools, run by a Texas nonprofit founded by Aaron Sanchez. The first day is a summit of keynotes, panels and masterclasses on AI filmmaking, and the second day screens the official selection and ends with an awards show. Categories cover AI features, shorts, micro-shorts, hybrid AI and live-action films, series, commercials, documentaries, music videos, trailers and student work. A virtual GenJam is held the weekend before. The second annual edition took place October 16–17, 2026, at ZACH Theatre, and 2027 dates had not been posted as of October 18, 2026.

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Usually October
ZACH Theatre (2026)
Austin AI Film Festival, a Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit (founder and president Aaron Sanchez; executive director Ayca User)
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Categories
AI Feature Film (20–90 min)
AI Short Film
AI Micro-Short
Hybrid Film (AI/live action)
AI Series Episode/Pilot
AI Commercial or Brand Film
AI Documentary
AI Avant-Garde Film
AI Music Video
AI Movie Trailer
AI Student Film
Prizes
Cash and sponsor-supported awards (announced before finalist selection); finalist and honorable mention laurels

Notable

The 2nd annual festival ran October 16–17, 2026, at ZACH Theatre: a summit day of keynotes, panels and masterclasses and a screening day with the official selection and awards; a virtual GenJam was held the weekend before ↗︎
Presenting partners for 2026 were Beeble and Dreamina AI ↗︎
Describes itself as a two-day conference and competition for generative films made by people with AI tools; 2026 entry fees ran $10–$20 with some free categories (incl. member pricing) ↗︎
Sources
  1. Austin AI Film Festival Austin AI Film Festival
  2. Austin AI Film Festival FilmFreeway

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