AIFA Awards 2025

July 19th London

Film extract by Ethereal Moon

The 14 outstanding Finalists demonstrate how AI can unlock new artistic possibilities, from deepfakes and surrealist aesthetics to reflections on memory, displacement, and identity. They also show how affordable AI tools open up opportunities for those otherwise excluded from the global film industry.

"The core issue is the incredibly high barrier to entry in traditional filmmaking," said Senegalese filmmaker and finalist Hussein Dembel Sow. "With synthetic production, I can democratise access to high-end visual storytelling and position authentic African narratives on the global stage."

AIFA Awards 2025

BEST FILM

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e^(iπ) + 1 = 0* by Junie Lau

Junie Lau

INNOVATION AWARD

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The Future Can Be Yours by Simon Ball

BEST NARRATIVE

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Do Bangladroids Dream of Electric Tagore? by Aleem Hossain

BEST VISUALS

Remembering by Diego Maclean

BEST SOUND

Aqua Alta by Fouzi Louahem

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Thiaroye 44 by Hussein Dembel Sow

FOSSiLS by Roxanne Ducharme

Duck by Rachel Maclean

Our 2025 Finalists

Discover the 14 groundbreaking AI-generated films selected as finalists for the AIFA Awards 2025. These innovative works push the boundaries of storytelling and visual artistry.

2025 Jury

Diane Pernet - Fashion Film - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Diane Pernet

Fashion Film

David Sheldrick - Artist - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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David Sheldrick

Artist

Ethereal Moon - Artist - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Ethereal Moon

Artist

Roy Joseph Butler - LOCO Festival - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Roy Joseph Butler

LOCO Festival

Clare Maguire - NOPRBLM - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Clare Maguire

NOPRBLM

GLITCHOFMIND - Artist - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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GLITCHOFMIND

Artist

Pinny Grylls - Filmmaker - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Pinny Grylls

Filmmaker

Leo Crane - Producer - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Leo Crane

Producer

Pedro Guez - ASVOFF - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Pedro Guez

ASVOFF

Dyl Blaquiere - Sedition - AIFA Awards 2025 Jury Member
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Dyl Blaquiere

Sedition

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Explore our in-depth article about the AIFA Awards 2025, featuring insights from winners, jury members, and behind-the-scenes stories from this year's celebration of AI filmmaking excellence.

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