Submissions Open for Runway’s AI Film Festival 2025, Celebrating AI-Driven Cinema
The AI Film Festival (AIFF) 2025, organized by Runway, is officially open for submissions. Now in its third year, the festival is dedicated to showcasing films that embrace the latest advancements in AI technology, celebrating the creative possibilities that emerge when filmmakers integrate AI tools into their process. Submissions are open to both narrative and experimental films, with a length requirement of 1–10 minutes. To qualify, each film must incorporate generative video elements and be submitted via a Runway link.
As part of the festival, ten finalist films will be selected and presented at gala screenings in both New York City and Los Angeles. These screenings offer a platform for filmmakers to exhibit their work to a broad audience, highlighting innovative uses of AI in cinema. Additionally, selected films will have the chance to be shown at partner festivals across the globe, further expanding their reach.
AIFF 2025 will recognize outstanding films with a series of awards, including a Grand Prix with a $15,000 cash prize and 1,000,000 Runway credits. Other honors include the Gold Award ($10,000 and 500,000 credits), Silver Award ($5,000 and 500,000 credits), two Honoree awards ($1,000 and 100,000 credits), and five Merit awards ($500 and 100,000 credits). Winners will be determined by a jury panel, which will be announced in the coming months.
The festival, first launched in 2022, has quickly become a hub for filmmakers exploring new artistic horizons using AI. AIFF seeks to push the boundaries of storytelling, as emerging AI tools offer creators new ways to imagine, visualize, and produce films. By providing a platform for these innovations, AIFF showcases how AI is transforming the creative process.
With the support of key partners like the Tribeca Festival, IMAX, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Runway, and ACE, AIFF 2025 promises to be a major event for the future of filmmaking. Submissions are now open, and the deadline for entries will be announced soon. Films that harness the power of AI technology are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to be part of a festival that is at the forefront of the intersection between art and technology.
What You Need to Know:
- Festival Name: Runway’s AI Film Festival (AIFF) 2025
- Submission Criteria: Films must be 1–10 minutes long and incorporate generative video elements.
- Finalists: Ten films will be selected for gala screenings in NYC and LA.
- Awards: Grand Prix ($15,000 + 1,000,000 Runway credits), Gold, Silver, Honoree, and Merit awards.
- Submission Process: Films must be submitted via a Runway link.
This year’s festival represents an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase the creative possibilities of AI and to gain recognition on a global platform.