One ticket. Three festivals. One Hollywood celebration.

Red carpet arrivals, Welcome reception, World premieres, live Filmmaker Q&A, Award show, Hollywood afterparty at Mel's Drive-In.

"It's one of the centerpieces for LA as far as the AI scene goes. This is really the best of the best that we have right now." — Jonathan Perry, leading AI filmmaker.

✨ 6 World Festival Premieres
🎬 12 selected films, music videos & micro-dramas
🎤 Live Q&A after every screening
16 Filmmakers in the room and live from around the world
📸 Hollywood Red Carpet & Welcome Reception
🏆 Audience + Jury Awards
🥂 Hollywood Afterparty at Mel's Drive-In

SCHEDULE
2:30 PM — Red carpet & welcome reception (Lounge) Arrivals, red carpet photography, on-camera interviews, and a welcome reception.

3:00 PM — AI International Film Festival (Theater) The top short films selected from 200 international submissions, screened one at a time. Live Q&A with the filmmaker after each — in person or live from around the world.

4:20 PM — AI International Music Video Festival (Theater) The top music videos selected from global submissions, one at a time. Live Q&A with each creator follows.

5:00 PM — AI International Micro-Drama Festival (Theater) The top micro-dramas selected from global submissions, one at a time. Live Q&A with each creator follows.

5:30 PM — Awards Show (Theater) Audience Choice and Jury Awards for all festivals.

6:00 PM — Post-show red carpet & networking (Lounge) More red carpet, interviews, and mingling with filmmakers and guests.

6:20 PM onward — Afterparty at Mel's Drive-In Drinks, food, and networking at the legendary Hollywood diner — a few minutes from LAPAC.

VIP ticket holders are seated with filmmakers at the festival and at the afterparty.

About this festival

We are the AI International Film Festivals — a California 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to public conversation about AI's role in storytelling, media, and society. Since December 2021, we've hosted 24 events, and curated work from 2,400 creators, in 70+ countries.

Recent editions sold out. Get your tickets soon.

aifilmfest.org · aimusicvideofest.org · aimicrodramafest.org · Stream the Films

FAQs
Parking? Free private parking at 1539 N. McCadden Place
Preferred entrance? 1535 N. McCadden Place (rear)
What should I wear? There's a red carpet with photography and on-camera interviews, and most guests dress for it. Think Hollywood creative — stylish, expressive, photo-ready. Cocktail attire works; so does a sharp jacket or a standout piece. Wear what you'd want to be tagged in.

Is food included? The welcome reception includes a spread of charcuterie, cheeses, fresh vegetables, dip, water crackers, and beverages. The Hollywood Afterparty at the classic Mel's Drive-In has great diner fare — burgers, fries, shakes, full bar — available to order on your own.

Can I transfer my ticket? Yes. Tickets are transferable — just forward the confirmation to whoever's going in your place.

Are tickets cheaper online than at the door? Yes — tickets are $7.50 more at the door, when available. The last two festivals sold out, so we recommend buying ahead..