On October 16 and 17, the creators, studio leaders, and directors driving the evolution of film gather at ZACH Theatre in Austin.
You'll get a breakdown of their creative processes, production pipelines, and how they actually make the economics work, from client deals to original IP.
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Community Spotlight: EVRN x ESCAPE Demo
Ahead of the festival, our partners at EVRN and Escape AI are hosting a live look at the next evolution in 3D control.
Watch them convert a 2D image into a directed 3D scene with camera blocking and separate directable assets, solving the problem of burning credits on hallucinated renders before you generate video.
📅 When: Friday, September 18, 11:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM CT
🎟 Cost: Free
| Register for the Free Demo → |
Friday, October 16: The Summit 🎙
Friday is the real-world business and craft of generative media.
💰 Brands & Commercials: who's buying AI work right now, what real budgets look like, and how to pitch commercial clients.
🚀 Producing IP: turning original AI concepts into scalable projects that build an audience.
🎬 Live Masterclasses: speakers open their actual project files on stage, breaking down prompting, editing, and final delivery step-by-step.
Saturday, October 17: The Screenings 🍿
Saturday, it all hits the big screen at ZACH Theatre.
🎥 Out of 700+ global submissions, our Official Selection plays to a live audience.
🎤 Filmmaker Q&As after each block.
🏆 The night closes with the annual AAIFF Awards Show.
The Network 🤝
Beyond the stage, the real value of AAIFF is who you meet. Spend two days connecting in the lobby, at happy hours, and between sessions with the filmmakers, agency heads, and technologists shaping this space.
Early Bird Rates End Tomorrow ⏰
Prices go up after Sept 15.
| Summit Pass (Friday) | $79 ➜ $99 |
| Screening Pass (Saturday) | $49 ➜ $79 |
| Festival Pass (Weekend) | $99 ➜ $149 |
| All Access Pass (Weekend) | $149 ➜ $199 |
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See you in Austin! 👋
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AAIFF 2026 · October 16 + 17 · ZACH Theatre, Austin