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Submissions are open for MAIFF 2026 — Early Bird deadline 31 July 2026

About MAIFF

A festival for the next era of cinema

Amidst the sociocultural tensions that lie beneath the surface of AI usage for creative purposes, we at MAIFF believe that artists have been granted a weapon that can be wielded to slay the demons that block creative processes and pave the way for innovation in storytelling and cinema.

This year we seek to address the stigma of using generative AI for film and add onto the discourse of how AI can be a useful tool for the creator with an insightful session with our panel. Our showcase of films will not only help push the boundaries of creative storytelling, but also highlight how the use of modern technological tools can unlock new levels of creativity and innovation in cinema.

Our Team

  • Irem Aydin

    Festival Director, Co-Founder

  • Aryan Veer Singh

    Executive Director, Co-Founder

Acknowledgement of Country

The Melbourne AI Film Festival acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We recognize the diversity, imagination, and rich storytelling traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which continue to inspire creativity and innovation in cinema.