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The 1st competition connecting AI talents with the global cinematic industry

The official Reply AI Film Festival podium

2nd
One Way by Egor Kharlamov
1st
To Dear Me by Gisele Tong
3rd
Jinx by Mansha Totla
1st
To Dear Me by Gisele Tong
2nd
One Way by Egor Kharlamov
3rd
Jinx by Mansha Totla

Discover the 2024 finalists invited to the Première in Venice

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Welcome to the Reply AI Film Festival, the 1st competition connecting AI-talents with the global cinematic industry.

Join a reward pool of €30.000+ and get your invitation to the Première event hosted in Venice by Reply and Mastercard during the days of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

What’s the Reply AI Film Festival about?

Join the Reply AI Film Festival and unleash your creative potential in a groundbreaking competition that celebrates the fusion of artificial intelligence and video production. This is your chance to shine as a video maker or content creator at the forefront of this exciting intersection of technology and artistry.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and showcase your talent by crafting an original short film. Dive into the transformative world of AI techniques, which are reshaping the future of the video production industry.

Call for Submissions

Register for the Reply AIFF and submit your short film, created or enhanced with AI technologies, by the deadline of 1st June 2025.

Enjoy the Luma Labs EARLY BIRD opportunity: the first 200 participants submitting their creations will receive temporary unlimited access to Dream Machine to rework and fine-tune their movie. Hurry up!

Jury Evaluation

A squad of directors, tech experts and pioneering AI representatives will gather to evaluate collected short-movies and define the winners.

Premiere and winners announcement

The top finalists will be invited to the Première event, which will be part of Mastercard's presence during the days of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. There, they will show their creations and reveal the winners.

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Get your pass to a Première event during the days of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.


Be one of the Reply and Mastercard guests
in Venice on September 2025 and get a reward of: € 8.000,00 for the Short Film in the 1st place € 5.000,00 for the Short Film in the 2nd place € 2.000,00 for the Short Film in the 3rd place
Lexus Visionary Award
Celebrating the fusion of AI, design, and innovation, this special mention by Lexus rewards visionary storytelling that reimagines mobility and explores new frontiers of creative technology
AI For Good Award
Bridging the power of technology, storytelling, and social impact, this prize will be awarded to the short movies that highlight the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while celebrating human creativity in AI-enhanced filmmaking.
Luma Labs Early Bird Opportunity!
The first 200 participants submitting their creations will receive temporary unlimited access to Dream Machine to rework and fine-tune their movie. Hurry up!

Why taking part

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Discover the new fronteers
of videomaking
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Get a reward of €30.000+
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Show your creative talent
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Showcase your work during the première in Venice

How to participate?

Register on aiff.reply.com - alone or in a team - and submit your creation

AI can generate scripts, storyboards, images, videos, sounds, visual effects and more.
You can use AI solely or in addition to traditional film-making.

Your submission has to be 1-10 minutes long, generated or enhanced through AI

With your short movie, show how you’ve used AI in the realisation.

Draw inspiration from the thematic areas to craft your entry

No categories, no limits. We welcome every genre, every style, every vision – as long as AI is part of the creative process.
Here some ideas to inspire you:

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About the Reply AI Film Festival first edition

Discover more about the 2024 edition of the Reply AI Film Festival

Snapshots from first edition participants

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We are incredibly honored to be winners at the Reply AI Film Festival! Huge thanks to all the staff for their hard work; the entire event was wonderfully organized. The judges and fellow participants were so nice, and it was truly a pleasure to be part of it all. We're looking forward to reuniting with everyone next year for more amazing moments!

- Ainimate Lab

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The Reply AI Film Festival was an incredible experience. The films showcased the limitless potential of AI in storytelling, blending creativity with cutting-edge technology. The event was well-organized, with inspiring discussions and a welcoming community of filmmakers. Being a finalist was an honor, but the true highlight was the inspiring, forward-thinking environment. Highly recommend!

- Above the Void

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Wonderful experience. I was very happy that the film was selected but I wasn't expecting such frictionless and pleasant treatment from a festival on its first edition. Great selection of films as well. Congratulations to Reply for setting up such a great event, and for giving the artists space to mingle. We fully got to experience the biennale. I hope the festival grows and I encourage artists to submit their work.

- Andres Aloi

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This is an era where human talent is enriched by the tools of tomorrow, giving rise to synthetic stories capable of conveying fully human experiences and emotions. This festival, made possible by the collaboration with Mastercard, is not only a way to celebrate innovation and creativity but also an opportunity for young talents to dive into new technologies, acquire advanced skills, and breathe life into new narratives.

- Filippo Rizzante

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I was so grateful and excited to receive an award for my film 'JINX'. This was an incredibly beautifully organised event, everyone was so kind and hospitable, I would love to come back for season 2, and I motivate everyone to participate it is so worth it ! <3 ALL LOVE FOR THE REPLYAI TEAM!

- Mansha Totla

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