AI FILM FEST | KRAKOW AI FILM FEST

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We welcome short films between 1 and 10 minutes, created using AI tools in any part of the process. Submit your film and join the next generation of cinema.

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About

AI Fest Kraków —
where tradition meets
the future of cinema.

2 mo

Selection cycle

Every two months our jury evaluates submissions and awards Official Selection status.

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Grand Gala

Once a year — a prestigious live finale in the heart of Kraków on the big screen.

AI

AI films only

Every submission must use artificial intelligence as an integral part of the creative process.

PL

Kraków, Poland

Poland's cultural capital — a city of artists, directors and cinematic masters.

About the festival

Kraków is a city where centuries of art, history, and storytelling converge. As Poland's historical and cultural capital, it has inspired generations of artists, writers, and filmmakers. Today, this legendary city becomes the stage for the next evolution of visual storytelling. Hosted by Pixel Frame Studio, AI Fest Kraków is a pioneering bimonthly short film challenge dedicated to the intersection of human imagination and Artificial Intelligence.

The Bimonthly Challenge & The Grand Gala

Our festival operates on a dynamic two-month cycle, allowing creators the time to master the rapid evolution of AI technology while maintaining the highest artistic standards. Every two months, our jury evaluates submissions, awarding Official Selection status and crowning winners in specific categories. All bimonthly winners automatically qualify for the Grand Finale — a prestigious live gala in the heart of Kraków, bringing together creators, industry professionals, and technology partners.


            Jury
            Meet the people who decide what matters.
            
                                                        
                        
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                            Rafał Kijas
                            Film Creator / AI Cinematographer
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                                    Rafał Kijas
                                    Film Creator / AI Cinematographer
                                    Rafał Kijas (Szincza) is a Polish film creator utilizing AI technology in cinematography, currently preparing for the grand finale of the World AI Film Festival in Cannes 2026. His film „KHLYST\\\\\\\" was selected for the Palais des Festivals as the sole representative from Poland, following his Award Winner title at the Bangkok AI Film Festival 2026. His work has appeared at major global festivals including Seoul International AI Film Festival 2025, Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival 2026, Rome AI Festival, Busan International AI Film Festival, and AI Film Festival Japan. His work has been praised by critic Tomasz Raczek as a leading example of a new chapter in world cinema.
                                
                            
                        
                    
                                                                            
                        
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                            Jacek Szumlas
                            Film Producer & Industry Pioneer
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                                    Jacek Szumlas
                                    Film Producer & Industry Pioneer
                                    Jacek Szumlas is a visionary film professional and pioneer of independent distribution in Central Europe. In 1990 he founded SOLOPAN — the first independent film acquisition and distribution company in Poland. Over three decades he has curated a catalogue of over 300 titles, collaborating with directors including David Lynch, Bernardo Bertolucci, Jane Campion, David Cronenberg, Werner Herzog, Jim Jarmusch, Krzysztof Kieślowski, and Andrzej Wajda. His recent productions include the Berlin Crystal Bear winner „Butterfly Kisses\\\" and the high-profile project „Dominion\\\" with John Malkovich.
                                
                            
                        
                    
                                                                            
                        
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                            Wojtek Rzehak
                            Screenwriter
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                                    Wojtek Rzehak
                                    Screenwriter
                                    Screenwriter, Polish language scholar, and educator. Head of the Education Department at the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Krakow. Creator of the educational YouTube channel \"Ponury Polonista\" (The Gloomy Polish Teacher). Co-author of the screenplay for Wojciech Smarzowski’s film \"Kler (Clergy), for which he received a Polish Film Award \"Orzeł\" nomination for Best Screenplay. Currently collaborating with Smarzowski on the screenplays for the films Slavs. The Wedding\" (Słowianie. Swaćba) and \"Slavs. The Baptism\" (Słowianie. Chrzest).