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THE
INNOVATORS
FILM FESTIVAL

Celebrating the future of filmmaking through the integration of artificial intelligence and technology

APRIL 9, 2026 | LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, CA

THE FUTURE OF FILMMAKING

ADVANCING

THE WAY FILMMAKERS WORK

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INNOVATORS FILM FESTIVAL

CATEGORIES

Winners will receive trophies, cash prizes, and valuable industry recognition, with their work selected by a distinguished jury of academic and industry professionals. Join us as we celebrate the future of filmmaking and the powerful fusion of technology and storytelling at this pioneering festival! Be part of this groundbreaking event as we celebrate the future of filmmaking and the powerful fusion of technology and storytelling at this pioneering festival! See our Rules here.

GRAND PRIX (Steed “Innovator” Award) – $1,000

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT – $500

AI ETHICS AWARD – $500

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD – $500

BEST DOCUMENTARY – $500

BEST DIRECTOR – $500

BEST SCREENPLAY – $500

SUBMIT
FESTIVAL INFORMATION

INSIDE IFF

LOCATION:

PLAYA VISTA CAMPUS
12105 E Waterfront Dr
Playa Vista, CA 90094

CONTACT:

Justin Trevor Winters
Festival Director
Justin.winters@lmu.edu

Laura Tornga
Director of Programming
LTornga@lion.lmu.edu

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Gen Jam by Machine Cinema at 2 PM. Keynote. Panel. Film Screenings. Connect with students, professionals, and industry leaders at this groundbreaking festival where innovation meets filmmaking.

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