Dubai: Expo City Dubai is set to launch the region’s first Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (AIFF) to explore the potential of AI technology in enhancing creative storytelling and advancing the filmmaking landscape. The event comes as part of Expo City Dubai’s efforts to pioneer advancements in new technologies and elevate its position as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation hub.
The hybrid AIFF, along with a dedicated website to enable virtual visitors to explore the festival remotely, will be the region’s premier event to celebrate as well as propel the convergence of cinema and AI, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between human creativity and technology.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone on this bold step towards shaping a future where talent and technology connect,” Ms. Faraidooni added. The event makes Expo City Dubai the epicenter of AI innovation, a future-focused community, and a global platform for collaboration on big ideas.
The AIFF will span almost six months of dynamic experiences, including a global competition, innovative film screenings, and engaging panel discussions. The event will feature renowned AI experts and filmmakers as well as hands-on workshops offering insights into AI integration in film production.
The competition opens with professional and amateur film creators worldwide invited to submit a short film that includes AI-generated content. The winning entries will be showcased at an awards ceremony on February 29, 2024.