Questions & Answers
FAQ
The real questions, about attending, submitting, sponsoring, and where we stand on AI.
Attending
September 17–19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Screenings run Sept 17–18 at Pollack Theater, with the closing day Sept 19 at Galvanize Phoenix. Register through our Luma page.
Yes. Presented by AI Film 3 (Prometheus Productions, LLC, a Veteran-owned Arizona production company), this is the third annual edition. Past editions drew 1,000+ live attendees, 300+ films from 100+ countries, and 350,000+ digital reach.
Film screenings at Pollack Theater, an AI Art & Fashion Expo, Gaming & Interactive Zones, panels with special guests, workshops and masterclasses, and networking, spanning film, music, fashion, gaming, and art.
Submitting
Come see for yourself. Our winners, from feature-length narratives to documentaries and music videos, are made by filmmakers pushing a genuinely new craft. The archive of past winners is on the site.
Submit through FilmFreeway. There are six categories spanning film, music, and experimental work. AI usage is disclosed on submission.
Sponsoring
Yes, sponsors get on-screen recognition at the Pollack Theater screenings, expo-floor presence, and inclusion in press and recap coverage, plus year-round community visibility between editions. See the Sponsor page for tiers.
AI & Ethics
We see AI as a democratizing force, a way for people without conventional means to tell their stories. We ask submitters to disclose AI usage, and we take creator rights seriously. Our Copyright & AI Disclosure page lays out the full stance.