Grand
Prix
The festival's highest honor, awarded to the best AI film across all categories.
Cash Prize1,000 USD
PAIFFPrague AI Film Festival
The International AI Film Festival in the Heart of Europe.
International Festival
Connecting filmmakers from around the world.
Prestigious Awards
Recognizing outstanding films, creativity and innovation.
Global Creativity
Celebrating the best AI films across all genres.
AI & Innovation
Where technology meets great storytelling.
PAIFF – Prague AI Film Festival is an international film festival celebrating outstanding films created with the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Our mission is to showcase exceptional films, support emerging talent, and create a space where filmmakers, producers, innovators, students, and audiences from around the world can connect, collaborate, and share ideas.
We believe that Artificial Intelligence does not replace human creativity. It is a powerful creative tool that opens new possibilities for filmmakers and storytelling.
At PAIFF, film comes first.
Official Awards2026.
PAIFF - Prague AI Film Festival recognizes exceptional films created with the support of artificial intelligence. An international jury honors the most outstanding achievements in AI filmmaking with the following awards:
Grand
Best AI
Feature Film
Awarded to the best AI feature-length film.
Cash Prize300 USD
Best AI
Short Film
Awarded to the best AI short film.
Cash Prize300 USD
Best AI
Music Video
Awarded to the best AI music video.
Cash Prize300 USD
Audience
Award
Presented to the film selected by the festival audience.
Cash Prize500 USD
PAIFF 2026 Official Selection
November 28, 2026 · Lucerna Palace, Prague
Feature Film
Short Film
Music Video
International Jury
Martin HruškaStage Designer & Entertainment ArchitectCzech Republic
Valentina Armandi
Founder & Festival Director
Prague AI Film Festival
Valentina Armandi is the Founder and Festival Director of PAIFF - Prague AI Film Festival. Her vision is to create an international platform that connects filmmaking, artificial intelligence, and human creativity while opening new opportunities for filmmakers and creators from around the world.
PAIFF 2026 –
Festival Program
November 28, 2026 Kino Lucerna, Prague
The inaugural edition of the Prague AI Film Festival will culminate in a special awards event at the historic Kino Lucerna in Prague. PAIFF will bring together filmmakers, members of the International Jury, invited guests, and leading voices from the worlds of film, art, and technology.
Guest Arrival & Welcome
Arrival and welcome of finalists, jury members, partners, and invited guests.
Opening of Prague AI Film Festival 2026
Official welcome and a brief introduction to the vision and mission of PAIFF.
PAIFF Official Selection 2026
Presentation of the selected films and their creators.
Meet the International Jury
Introduction of the members of the International Jury for the inaugural edition of PAIFF.
PAIFF Awards Ceremony
Official announcement and presentation of the five PAIFF awards:
- Grand Prix
- Best AI Feature Film
- Best AI Short Film
- Best AI Music Video
- Audience Award
Closing & Networking
Official photographs with the award winners, jury members, and guests, followed by an opportunity for filmmakers, partners, and festival guests to meet and connect.
The detailed schedule will be announced at a later date.
PAIFF 2026 Deadlines
Submissions Open
Early Bird Deadline
Standard Deadline
Late Deadline
Final Submission Deadline
PAIFF 2026 Awards Ceremony
Kino Lucerna, Prague
PAIFF News
Festival Submissions Are Open
Filmmakers from around the world can submit their AI films across all festival categories.
PAIFF 2026 Program Published
Program →International Jury
Our international jury, composed of acclaimed directors, producers, AI creators, and other leading professionals from the film industry, will be announced soon.
Jury →Frequently Asked Questions
About PAIFF
What is PAIFF?
PAIFF – Prague AI Film Festival is an international film festival dedicated to films and audiovisual works created or significantly assisted by artificial intelligence. The festival connects filmmaking, creativity, technology and new forms of storytelling.
When and where does PAIFF 2026 take place?
The first edition of PAIFF takes place on 28 November 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, with the Awards Ceremony held at Kino Lucerna.
Is PAIFF an international festival?
Yes. Filmmakers and creative teams from all countries may submit their work.
Submissions
How can I submit my film?
Films are submitted through the official PAIFF profile on Festhome.
Does my film have to be created entirely with AI?
No. Artificial intelligence must be a meaningful part of the creative or production process, but the entire film does not have to be AI-generated.
Do I need to disclose how AI was used?
Yes. PAIFF may request information about the AI tools used and the extent and manner in which AI contributed to the project.
Does my film need English subtitles?
Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
Selection & Jury
How are films selected?
Eligible films are first reviewed by the PAIFF Selection Committee. Selected projects may receive Official Selection status. Award winners are subsequently determined by the PAIFF International Jury.
Will every submitted film be screened publicly?
No. Submission or Official Selection does not automatically guarantee a public screening of the full film. PAIFF determines which films are included in its physical and online festival programmes.
Online Festival & Audience Award
Will PAIFF films be available online?
Selected films may be made available to the public for a limited period through the official PAIFF online festival programme.
Will viewers have to pay to watch the films online?
Online access may be subject to a fee, either through individual tickets, programme passes or a festival pass.
What is the PAIFF Audience Award?
Selected films participating in the online programme may be included in public audience voting. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite film, and the winning project may receive the PAIFF Audience Award.
Do filmmakers have to participate in the online programme?
Films submitted under the current Rules & Terms may be selected for the online festival programme in accordance with those rules. For films submitted before the introduction of the online-screening provision, PAIFF will request the filmmaker’s individual consent before making the film publicly available online.
Awards
Do I have to travel to Prague if I win?
No. Attendance at the PAIFF Awards Ceremony is not required in order to receive an award.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive an official PAIFF Winner Laurel and a digital award certificate, which may be used in connection with the awarded film, including on posters, websites, trailers and promotional materials.
Are physical trophies sent to winners?
No. Physical trophies or awards, where applicable, are presented personally during the PAIFF Awards Ceremony in Prague. PAIFF does not ship physical trophies to winners who do not attend the ceremony.
What happens if I win but cannot attend the ceremony?
Your award remains fully valid. You will receive the official PAIFF Winner Laurel and digital certificate. PAIFF may also invite you to send a short video message to be shown during the Awards Ceremony in Prague.
Attending PAIFF
Can filmmakers attend the Awards Ceremony?
Yes. Selected filmmakers and award nominees will receive information about attendance and the Awards Ceremony directly from PAIFF.
Is the Awards Ceremony open to the public?
Attendance arrangements and ticket availability will be announced by PAIFF before the festival.
Where can I find the latest information?
All official announcements, programme information, selected films and festival updates will be published on the PAIFF website and official PAIFF communication channels.
