A look at the films selected for the World Artificial Intelligence Film Festival

As part of the first edition of the World Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, a bold selection of films pushes the boundaries of video creation by integrating AI into the artistic process. These works demonstrate the fascinating encounter between cutting-edge technology and cinematic expression, revealing a new dimension where innovation blends with emotion. As the jury, chaired by Claude Lelouch, prepares to crown one of these films « Best AI Film, » the public is invited to immerse themselves in this unique experience where the imagination finds new life thanks to artificial intelligence. As the first edition of the World Artificial Intelligence Film Festival approaches, a major event is taking shape on the global film scene. This festival highlights the confluence of artistic creativity and the technical refinement of artificial intelligence. This year, 15 captivating films are competing for the coveted title of « Best AI Film, » highlighting the growing role of AI in cinematic innovation. The festival, which will be held on April 11 under the chairmanship of Claude Lelouch, promises to open new horizons in filmmaking.Films in Competition for Best AI FilmAnomaly – Yevhen Chernyshov (Ukraine)

Yevhen Chernyshov’s film « Anomaly » pushes the boundaries of AI generation and stylistic transformation. It tells the story of a man whose reality is distorted into a visual flux of various styles: anime, pixel art, and surrealism. This work masterfully blurs the line between fiction and reality. Dear Grandma – Danny Tseng (China)« Dear Grandma, » directed by Danny Tseng, is a short film that blends magical realism

and personal narration. This poetic letter tells the story of the relationship between a granddaughter and her grandmother facing Alzheimer’s disease.

Fleeting – Léo Cannone (France)

In “Fleeting”, Léo Cannone explores a suspended moment that changes everything around us. This short film captures a critical moment where reality seems suspended, offering a reflection on time and change. I can’t breathe – Stéphane Tranquillin (France) “I can’t breathe” addresses the inner confusion of a man on the threshold of fatherhood. Stéphane Tranquillin describes the emotional turmoil and the spiral of upheaval that this change of life entails.

In the beginning it was the end – Stephan Muntaner (France)

This film by Stephan Muntaner transports viewers to 1960s Florida, where the transition from dream to reality becomes an exploration of fragility of existence through imagery inspired by Art Deco.

The call of the moon – Melody Bossan & Samuel Le Bihan (France)

“The Call of the Moon” deals with bullying and difference. The main character finds refuge there in an imaginary world where the

freedom

is possible, between soothing water and a liberating metamorphosis.

The Department’s Favorite Prize Selection

1895 – Hadrien Gautrot & Ilia Gerber (France) An eloquent tribute to the beginnings of cinema, “1895” celebrates the invention of the cinematograph by the Lumière brothers. This film offers a reflection on the evolution of the seventh art in the era of artificial intelligence. Curly – Nicolas Prudent (France)

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“Curly” presents the humorous adventures of a New York hedgehog seeking to change his appearance. Totally generated by A.I., this family short film explores the theme of self-acceptance.

Patch – Ilian Blincourt (France) In « Patch », an introspective journey through symbolic worlds allows us to reexamine the bonds of friendship and the parts of ourselves lost on the way to adulthood. A Festival That Makes History

This global film festival on artificial intelligence represents a milestone in the integration of advanced technologies at the heart of the creative process. The films presented this year demonstrate the transformative potential of AI in cinematic storytelling and lay the foundation for a new era where art and technology intertwine to create ever more innovative and moving stories.