AI filmmakers can screen at London's IET venue in November by submitting AI-generated or AI-assisted work before 10 October 2026
AIMA brings its AI film awards to London's IET for the first time, with nine film categories plus new art, music and advertising tracks. Submissions close 10 October 2026.
The AI Movie Awards, known as AIMA, has staged previous editions in Mallorca and now arrives in London for a two-day festival on 7 and 8 November 2026 at the IET on Savoy Place. Organised in collaboration with JD Media, this is the first UK edition of the event, and it marks a deliberate expansion beyond film: alongside the established film categories, the London edition adds Art Image, Art Motion, Advertising, and Music as standalone competitive tracks.
The awards are open globally, and any AI tool is accepted, whether the work is fully AI-generated or AI-assisted in production. Submissions have been open since 15 June 2026, with the final deadline set for 10 October 2026. Accepted works will be considered for live screening and industry visibility at the IET London venue during the November festival dates.
What you submit
The competition covers a wide range of moving-image and creative formats. Film categories include Best Short, Best Movie, Best Animation, Best Drama, Best Documentary, Best Fantasy, Best Planet Consciousness, Best Cultural Heritage, and Best Diversity and Inclusion. New for the London edition are separate tracks for Art Image, Art Motion, Advertising, and Music Video. The full list of accepted format types includes short film, feature, animation, documentary, advertising, music video, and experimental work.
Prize structure
AIMA London Awards are presented across nine or more categories. The prizes are awards and official recognition rather than cash, with industry visibility and live screening at the IET London venue being the stated benefits for selected entrants. There is no cash prize listed for this edition. Winning or being selected carries festival credibility and the profile that comes with a London venue screening.
Entry fee
The entry fee is described on the official site as "See FilmFreeway," which means the fee structure is set on the FilmFreeway submission platform and may vary by submission tier or submission date. Check the official AIMA site for the current fee schedule before submitting, as fees on FilmFreeway festivals commonly increase closer to the deadline.
Terms worth reading
The page does not reproduce full terms and conditions, so prospective entrants should read the complete rules on the official AIMA London 2026 entry page before submitting. Key points to confirm include any licensing or screening rights the festival acquires over submitted works, whether entry fees are refundable if a film is not selected, and any regional restrictions. The page states entry is open globally, and any AI tool is accepted, which is a broad and inclusive eligibility position. No rights-grab language is visible in the summary, but the full terms should be consulted.
The submission deadline is 10 October 2026. No cutoff time is published, so submitting by 23:59 on 9 October 2026 in your local timezone is a sensible precaution. The festival itself runs 7 to 8 November 2026 in London.
Source: https://aifilmcontests.com/contests/aima-london-2026