Austin AI Film Festival picks 40 finalists from 700+ submissions
DavidmComfort · x · 2026-10-12
Austin AI Film Festival 2026 announced its official selection: 40 films picked from over 700 submissions (220+ hours of review), judged on technical achievement, use of AI, story, and human resonance. All films screen October 17 at the Topfer at Zach Theater in Austin, with winners announced the same night by a panel including Louie Schwartzberg and Rick Carter. Feature picks include MindPods by Jeff Synthesized, ILMIØ, and Time.
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