Austin AI Film Festival 2026

The Austin AI Film Festival is built for anyone who loves movies and wants to see how the next generation of cinema is actually made. Across two days, leading AI filmmakers step on stage to show their work: the exact workflows, the technical workarounds, and the creative decisions behind every frame.

The films will eventually be online, but the explanations won’t. In the auditorium at Zach Theater, you will watch the best hybrid and generative shorts of the year on the big screen, then hear directly from the mainstage speakers breaking down the craft behind their projects.

Alongside these creator breakdowns, you get keynotes from the pioneers building the tools, and access to a virtual GenJam running the weekend before the festival. The Official Selection screens October 17, concluding with our judging panel presenting awards on closing night.

AAIFF is for anyone who wants to see where screen culture is going next. It is designed for film fans and the AI curious who want to watch incredible movies, hear the stories behind them, and experience a great weekend in Austin. It is also built for creators and artists looking to learn real-world workflows from top directors, tech pioneers eager to see how storytellers use and break their software, and studio leads and producers seeking a clear look at how modern visual production is evolving.

October 16 and 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Learn more at austinaifilmfest.com

Prices range from $79-199. Use code AAIFFCOMMUNITY for a 30% discount code on your tickets purchase through https://luma.com/e3mbx2wg.