Best AI Films

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The Cinderbell Club [Ep. 1]

[5:58]

Tim Evans delivers the first episode of his gothic boarding school fantasy rendered in a brilliant claymation style. Drawing upon his experience working at Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit) and utilizing real voice actors, this family-friendly series has the type of soul that many AI films aspire to but few are able to achieve.

The Philadelphia Project

[12:57]

Jesse Torres

Jesse Torres' unforgettable horror film juxtaposes a zombie uprising against the strife of marginalized Philadelphia citizens. It's part political commentary, part horrifying action film. Though the tools used here have aged, this short film still contains some of the most visually memorable moments we've seen.

The Cosmic Access Liaison

[8:53]

James Cipriano

Cipriano returns with his special blend of sci-fi, fantasy, beautiful skies and comedy. An explorer sets out to figure out the secrets of an insect-robot species in this throwback romp.

Pi Hard

[2:21]

AI or Die

No matter what side of the aisle you're on, you will not be able to finish this absurd and celebrity-filled high action trailer without laughing... hard.

Editorial Note: This film is presented as parody and includes stylized depictions of public figures in an obviously fictional context. BAIF may occasionally feature parody work involving public figures.

The Human Race

[3:31]

ARIELKO

Life moves in one direction. Beautifully colored, no-dialogue animation from hitmaker ARIELKO.

Lie [KAEDERIC]

[4:34]

Deka Brothers

Dark alt-rock propels this music video forward as brave diggers confront the monsters within.

The Big Dig

[4:06]

Giovanni Abitante

A man digs down into the earth to see how far he can go... until he ends up finding himself on the other side. Existential fare utilizing Seedance 2.

ESSENTIALS

Remembering

[5:10]

Diego Maclean

Reflections on the nature of memory told to us through an intimate voice over and Maclean's painterly visual style. Winner of best experimental film at the 2025 Austin AI Film Fest.

Diane Arbus

[1:23]

Giovanni Abitante

Abitante delivers a soulful documentary, bringing to life the work of famous photographer Diane Arbus.

Zero Shot

[2:39]

Davide Bianca

From Davide Bianca comes this tension filled trailer chronicling the spark that ignites humanity's next great leap: a self-evolving AI designed to safeguard Earth's future.

Endling

[9:06]

Endre Andor Lengyel

This profound absurdist dramedy takes a look at the life and work of a Chef who prepares the last animal of its species for human consumption.

Where Do Grandmas Go When They Get Lost?

[2:18]

Léo Cannone

A festival favorite film, Léo Cannone's poetic ode shines with authentic voice acting and painterly landscapes.

Lapse

[1:46]

YZA Voku

Beautiful black and white cinematography, evocative portraiture and a Charles Bukowski-esque narration. This one definitely goes in the experimental category.