Welcome to the Future: AI M0V1E Vertical Film & Series Festival
Where cutting-edge technology meets the new dimension of storytelling.
The cinematic landscape is shifting, and we're here to lead the charge. The AI M0V1E Vertical Film & Series Festival is the premier global stage for creators who are redefining what's possible with artificial intelligence and the mobile-first, vertical format (9:16).
Whether you're a solo prompt engineer or an indie studio using neural networks to push creative boundaries, this is your home. We aren't just looking for tech demos—we want powerful stories, breathtaking cinematic visuals, and innovative series built for how the world consumes content today.
Why submit to us?
We offer more than a screening; we offer a springboard for your career in the growing AI entertainment space.
Substantial cash prizes
We reward innovation. Top winners across categories receive cash awards to fund their next AI-driven project.
Real distribution opportunities
Our winners get more than a trophy. The AI M0V1E streaming app on iOS and Android is dedicated to AI movies and series — where filmmakers can earn ad revenue and sell merchandise tied to their work.
Industry recognition
Get your work seen by a jury of AI pioneers, vertical content specialists, and traditional film veterans looking for the next big thing.
The Vertical Vanguard
Join a community that speaks the language of vertical cinematography — the height, intimacy, and immediacy of the 9:16 frame.
What we're looking for
We accept movies, pilot episodes, and short-form series that use AI in meaningful ways—from generative video and animation to AI-assisted editing, sound design, and scriptwriting.
- Vertical short films — compelling narratives built for the vertical screen.
- Vertical AI series — serialized storytelling that keeps viewers coming back.
- Innovative use of AI — show us how tools enabled something that could not have been done otherwise.
Join the revolution. Break the horizontal mold. Show the world the power of vertical AI.
Awards & prizes
$1,000
Best AI Feature Film
40 min — 90 min runtime
Plus distribution on the AI M0V1E app
$700
Best AI Series
1 min — 5 min per episode · 5 — 50 episodes total
Plus distribution on the AI M0V1E app
$500
Best AI Short Film
3 min — 30 min runtime
Plus distribution on the AI M0V1E app
Rules & terms
- All movies and series must be entirely AI-generated.
- All movies and series must be vertical 9:16 format for mobile.
- All movies and series must have a beginning, middle, and end.
- Narrative genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, and Thriller — see the genre row below for the same icon language as our app (purple accent).
- All styles welcome: realism, animation, claymation, color, black & white, and more.
- Documentary, experimental, and new media submissions are not accepted.
Accepted narrative genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller