Artefact AI Film Festival
A Paris-based international festival for generative storytelling, created by Artefact with cinema group mk2.
Artefact and mk2
2026
Third edition submissions open
December 2, 2026
Verified with the organizer · 2026-09-10
- Next
- Public voting · December 9–January 13; awards · February 2027
- Organizer
- Artefact and mk2
- Focus
- Generative film and storytelling
- Established
- 2024
- Edition
- 2026
Watch the Second edition, 2026 winners
4 films are available to watch from the official results
About the programme
The programme brings AI filmmaking into an established cinema setting through an international open call, public selection and jury awards focused on narrative strength as well as technical invention.
View official resultsHow selections are made
Organizer-published criteria · 2026 organizer announcement
Eligibility
Open to established and new filmmakers. Films must run no longer than 314 seconds, use at least one generative AI tool in pre-production, production and post-production, and include a production log detailing the AI workflow.
Selection process
The programme combines public voting with jury deliberation. Separate distinctions recognize the best film, jury choice, public vote and best use of AI.
Official Second edition, 2026 results
All seven outcomes in Artefact's official second-edition winner announcement are included.
Watch 4 here · See all 7 results below
View the official announcementGrand Prize
- The Cinema that Never Was
Mark Wachholz
Jury Prize
Hard Dayzzz
Max De Donato
Jury Prize, ex aequo
Not yet available to watch here
Roped
Cokau Lab
Jury Prize, ex aequo
Not yet available to watch here
Public Prize
- Arrow
Jiaze Li
Partner Prizes
- La Tisseuse d'Ombre
Anne Horel
Artefact Prize – Best Use of AI
Field Notes
Ariel Kotzer
French Touch Prize
Not yet available to watch here
- Le Temps d'un Souvenir
Alix André-Kellershohn
Paris Aéroport Prize