Delhi will host India’s first-ever AI Film Festival on February 17, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, technologists and innovators at the historic Qutub Minar. The festival will be held as part of the broader India AI Impact Summit and has attracted global tech leaders.
The event aims to highlight how artificial intelligence is transforming storytelling, cinema and the future of creative expression.
A new platform for creativity
According to NDTV, the event is organised by InVideo and sponsored by tech giant Nvidia. The India AI Film Festival (IAFF) aims to be a vibrant celebration of how AI tools are being used in filmmaking and digital content creation. The festival will present a showcase of AI-generated films and short formats from around the world. It aims at highlighting experimentation at the frontier of cinema and algorithmic artistry.
Screenings are expected alongside panel discussions on storytelling, creativity and ethics. It will offer both entertainment and insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming visual narratives.
Film enthusiasts and professionals will have the chance to see some of the most creative works emerging from the global AI filmmaking community. The judges and speakers will analyse trends, techniques and the artistic potentials unlocked by machine-assisted storytelling. The festival also includes a top film prize worth USD 12,000.
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A festive addition to a landmark tech summit
The AI Film Festival is not a standalone event but part of the India AI Impact Summit (February 16-20). It is expected to be a major gathering which brings together leaders from global tech firms, policymakers, innovators and investors. The summit itself has generated international buzz with participation from figures such as tech CEOs and policymakers. The five-day agenda includes exhibitions, deep-dive discussions and showcases of the latest AI applications across industries.
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The India AI Film Festival represents a creative frontier where AI’s potential meets human storytelling. It will provide a platform that celebrates innovation while probing deeper questions about art, authorship and the future of creativity.
