Are full AI films eligible?
Yes. Full AI and hybrid human + AI works are both eligible.
FAQ
Common questions for filmmakers, press, partners and AI cinema audiences.
AI Cinema Festival Dubai
Yes, hybrid and fully AI-generated works are eligible. Yes, disclosure is required. Yes, student and future-format works are welcome. No, venue listings are not partnership claims until confirmed. Use the official city email for all inquiries.
Do I need to disclose AI tools?
Yes. The main tools, workflows and human creative roles must be disclosed.
Is the venue confirmed?
Venue addresses are listed as live-event venue targets under review unless a formal partnership is announced.
Can students submit?
Yes. Student works and emerging creators are strongly encouraged.
What matters most to reviewers?
Cinematic craft, story, sound, rhythm, rights clarity, disclosure, emotional impact and city-specific creative relevance.