India AI Film Festival at AI Impact Summit ποΈ
βThe Most Talent Dense AI Film Festival In The World
βDuring the India AI Impact Summit β the largest global AI gathering ever hosted, with leaders from NVIDIA, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic convening in Delhi β the India AI Film Festival brings together creativity, technology, and culture for one evening at Qutub Minar, a world UNESCO heritage site.
βOn the 17th February, selected films from the globe will premiere in front of 150+ investors, AI filmmakers, technologists, founders, policymakers - the same people shaping the future of both AI and media.
βOur guests are coming from United States, Europe, Japan and India.
βDress code Indian attire preferable. And the entire event would be Indian-culture themed with traditions, music, lighting, food and till the style of the films.
βThis is the place if you're looking to get a glimpse into how AI video-generation is being adopted and used by India.
βFlow of the evening
βDate & Venue:
Tuesday, February 17th β Qutub Minar, Delhi
β6:00 PM: Guest arrival and red-carpet check-in: photography, press, live music, and hors d'oeuvres
β6:30 PM: Doors close for the main program
ββOnwards, the event then includes:
βOpening Ceremony with remarks by leaders from government, technology, and cinema
βPanel Discussion: βThe Future of Storytellingβ featuring top storytellers, investors, and policymakers
βScreening of the 5-6 Best indie AI Short Films, selected from hundreds of submissions globally
βScreening of the top 2 AI films from the top AI Film studios in the world.
βThe event's programming ends at 8:30 PM. Networking and food conclude the event at 10:30 PM.
βAwards Ceremony
ββA distinguished jury of Bollywood veterans, technologists, and storytellers will recognize standout films in categories like:
βBest Overall Picture
βBest Cinematography
βBest Sound Design
βBest Storytelling.
βTotal prize pool: $12,000 USD
βThe Jury
βJury members and special guests will be announced soon - featuring a global panel of founders, filmmakers, and innovators from cinema and AI.
βEntry & Attendance
βDress Code: Traditional Indian Attire Reflecting Culture and Elegance
ββποΈ RSVP Required: Only registered and confirmed guests will be allowed entry. Registration is mandatory for security purposes.
βCatering: Finger food and beverages will be served throughout the evening (light snacks, not a full meal).
βFor accessibility or media requests, please contact [email protected]
βEvent Host
βββInvideo is one of the biggest AI Video Generation platforms in the world. Backed by Sequoia India and Lightspeed Partners, it is also the biggest AI video-generation company from India.
βEvent Organizer
βLocalHost is a global events, community, and media company. In 2026, we are launching physical spaces, 6 global AI Film Festivals, and cultural programming designed to shape the future of media, technology, education, and creative culture.
βThe Startup Policy Forum (SPF) is India's premier alliance of leading startups β including Razorpay, CRED, Swiggy, and Invideo β with a combined valuation exceeding $80 billion. Led by Shweta Rajpal Kohli, former public policy head at Peak XV/Sequoia and Uber, SPF bridges founders with policymakers to shape India's new-age economy.
βCode of Conduct & Media
βThis is a professional event held at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ask all guests to remain within designated areas and engage respectfully with the venue and fellow attendees. The event will be filmed and photographed for promotional purposes; attendance implies consent.
