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Chicago AI Film Festival
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Step into the future of storytelling.
The Chicago AI Film Festival is a high-energy, one-day experience where film, culture, and cutting-edge AI collide. This is a curated showcase of bold, original AI films from creators around the world, paired with live experiences designed to inspire and elevate your creative vision.
Experience powerful short films pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. Go beyond watching and learn directly from the process.
🎬 Film Screenings – A curated lineup of groundbreaking AI films you won’t see anywhere else
🧠 Live Workshop – Get behind the scenes and learn how these films are actually made
🏆 Awards & Recognition – Celebrate the creators shaping the future of AI cinema
Featuring special guest Afro Futcha, an internationally recognized AI filmmaker and global voice in creative AI. She will guide us through Vibecoding and Filmmaking. Her work has been recognized across multiple countries, and she brings real insight into where AI filmmaking is headed.
Whether you’re AI-curious, an experienced creator, or a filmmaker looking to expand your toolkit, this festival puts you in the room with the people and ideas driving what’s next.
Seats are limited. This is an intimate, in-person experience designed for connection, inspiration, and access.
Don’t just watch the future of film, be in the room where it’s happening.
Secure your ticket now.