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Celebrating the future of filmmaking through the integration of artificial intelligence and technology
APRIL 10, 2026 | LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, CA
THE FUTURE OF FILMMAKING
ADVANCING
THE WAY FILMMAKERS WORK
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Over 100 short film submissions from 20+ countries • Collaborations with USC, AFI, NYU, & Chapman • Keynote address by Reid Hoffman’s AI Digital Twin • Featured in MovieMaker Magazine, Variety, and The Wrap for pioneering ethical AI in film education • Experiential installations by Adobe, Sony, Google, and Machine Cinema
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)
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST ANIMATION
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST SOUND DESIGN
BEST TRAILER
BEST VFX/ EDITING
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
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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