Diary – AI Video Week

World AI Film Festival: Cannes, 21-22 April

Newsdesk — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:35:17 +0000

The second edition of WAiFF arrives at the Palais des Festivals this month, with 5,500 films submitted from over 80 countries competing across short film, feature and micro-series categories. Gong Li chairs the jury. Screenings, pro talks and an awards ceremony across two days.

https://worldaifilmfestival.com/the-vision/

AI Movie Awards: Mallorca, 24-25 April

Editorial — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:34:15 +0000

The AI Movie Awards (AIMA) holds its first international edition this month, bringing together filmmakers, producers and technology companies for two days of screenings, panels, workshops and a prize-giving ceremony.

The festival takes place at the Meliá Calviá Beach resort and is backed by the Ayuntamiento de Calvià, the local municipal authority, which is positioning Mallorca as a base for AI filmmaking in Europe. The jury includes Hollywood producer Tommy Harper among its members. Full jury lineup and submission information at aimovieawards.org. Partnership and hospitality packages are available.

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AI on the Lot: Culver City, 27-28 May

Editorial — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:33:22 +0000

Now in its fourth year, AI on the Lot is the largest AI media conference in the US, bringing together filmmakers, media executives, investors and AI tool companies for two days of panels, workshops and short film screenings. Speakers this year include the founders of Luma AI, Hedra and Fable, alongside Variety’s co-editor-in-chief and investors from a16z.

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AI Summit London: London, 10-11 June

Newsdesk — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:42:04 +0000

Now in its tenth year, the AI Summit London takes place at Tobacco Dock during London Tech Week, drawing 4,500 technologists, founders and enterprise leaders across six stages. AI-generated video is expected to feature more prominently than in previous editions, making this year’s edition one to watch for anyone working at the intersection of commercial AI and visual content.

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Cannes Lions: Cannes, 22-26 June

Editorial — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:45 +0000

The world’s biggest advertising festival introduces dedicated AI Craft subcategories this year, recognising work where human creativity and generative AI combine. All entries using AI video or synthetic media must now disclose usage and comply with a new code of conduct. The most significant moment yet for AI-generated advertising on the global stage.

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