AI FILM FEST ŠLAJFNA SPRAVNA PRVI DAN (1)

More than 1,700 AI Films Submitted from 126 Countries and Territories Worldwide

The Organizing Committee of AI FilmFest Serbia 2026 is proud to announce the official results of this year’s international competition after receiving more than 1,700 submissions from 126 countries and territories worldwide.

The extraordinary number of submissions and the remarkable quality of the films made this year’s selection process one of the most challenging in the festival’s history. Over several months, the International Jury carefully evaluated each project based on originality, storytelling, artistic vision, technical excellence, innovation in the use of artificial intelligence, and overall cinematic impact.

The selected films represent the very best of contemporary AI-powered filmmaking and demonstrate how artificial intelligence is opening new possibilities for creative expression across the global film industry.

The selected films will be screened during AI FilmFest Serbia 2026, taking place from July 3 to July 8, 2026, at the Faculty of Contemporary Arts (FSU) in Belgrade, Serbia.

Award Winner

1st Place

The First Day

Director: Anton Dubrovin
Country: Russian Federation

The jury recognized The First Day for its outstanding storytelling, emotional depth, cinematic quality, and innovative use of artificial intelligence as a creative filmmaking tool.

2nd Place

AI Control: A Realistic Simulation of Humanity’s Future

Director: César Augusto Cabrera Boggio
Country: Spain

The film was recognized for its thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence and its compelling documentary approach to one of today’s most important technological questions.

Official Finalists

Following several rounds of evaluation, seven films were selected as Official Finalists, representing exceptional artistic quality, technical achievement, and creative innovation.

The Official Finalists are:

Migration — Türkiye
Copate/Enfocate — Argentina
Good Days — Hong Kong
THE FINAL CHAPTER — Italy
HORIZONTAL – A Tale of the Vertical World — France
Goodbye — United Kingdom
Schrödinger’s Umbrella — Türkiye

Together, these films present a diverse range of genres, artistic styles, and cultural perspectives, demonstrating the growing international influence of AI-assisted filmmaking.

Official Semi-Finalists

An additional fifteen outstanding productions earned the distinction of Official Semi-Finalist, reflecting the exceptionally high standard of this year’s competition.

The Semi-Finalists represent filmmakers from Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond, showcasing the remarkable diversity of voices currently shaping the future of AI cinema.

The Official Semi-Finalists are:

Rita’s Song — Malta
MACHINIC ALTERITY — Mexico
The Legend of Queen Naira Bely — Ireland
Driven Salesman — Austria
SECOND DAWN — United States
The Hum — Germany
The Epic of King Gao — Malaysia
Constant — United Kingdom
Hope: Flames of the Jungle — India
Flower Flame Wind — South Korea
Hypsteria — France
The Crack — Azerbaijan
Sunflower in Steel — South Korea
HUGO AND THE STRAY — China
To Dust — Russian Federation

Opening Day Screenings

The festival will officially open on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM CEST (Belgrade, Serbia) at the FSU Multimedia Studio, Faculty of Contemporary Arts.

The Opening Ceremony program includes:

5:00 PM – Grand Opening Ceremony
5:15 PM – International Panel Discussion: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the World of Cinema
6:00 PM – Award Ceremony
Screening of the Award Winner
Screening of the 2nd Place Winner
6:15 – 8:15 PM – Official Screenings of all Finalist and Semi-Finalist films

The Opening Ceremony will be held live in Belgrade and simultaneously broadcast worldwide via the official Faculty of Contemporary Arts (FSU) YouTube Channel.

Venue
Faculty of Contemporary Arts (FSU)
Multimedia Studio
Svetozara Miletića 12
Belgrade, Serbia

Live Stream
https://www.youtube.com/@FSUBeograd/streams

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Thank You to All Participants

Every submission was an important part of this year’s festival. We sincerely thank all filmmakers for sharing their creativity, vision, and innovation with us.

The selected films represent an extraordinary diversity of ideas, cultures, and artistic approaches that define the future of AI cinema. We are honored by the trust shown by every participant and look forward to welcoming both returning and new filmmakers to future editions of AI FilmFest Serbia.

Thank you for being part of AI FilmFest Serbia 2026. Together, we are shaping the future of AI-powered filmmaking. We look forward to seeing you again at the next edition of the festival.

AI FilmFest Serbia
Faculty of Contemporary Arts Belgrade, Serbia (FSU)
Informaton Technology School, Belgrade, Serbia (ITS)
Informaton Technology High School, Belgrade, Serbia (ITHS)