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BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" is a pioneering platform dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate creative storytelling and drive progress within the global creative realm, with a particular emphasis on the representation and portrayal of the Black race in creative processes and narratives.
This annual hybrid event, curated by the producer of the esteemed Realtime International Film Festival (RTF), welcomes submissions from across the globe and honors the creative human ingenuity behind pioneering storytelling techniques powered by AI. The festival integrates both physical and virtual elements to promote accessibility and encourage global engagement. London has been designated as the primary host for the inaugural edition, offering cutting-edge facilities for screenings, exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, and award ceremonies.
The first-ever edition, hosted by Mighty Jot and themed "RAVEN," is scheduled to occur twice in 2025. On June 21, 2025, a curated edition was held in Worcester as part of the Neo-Nolly Fest, showcasing submissions received prior to the late or extended deadlines. After the inaugural event, the main edition is scheduled to take place in London from October 11 to October 12, coinciding with Black History Month celebrations. The films featured in the June showcase will be presented again in October, during which awards and trophies will be conferred upon winners across multiple categories.
With respect to awards, 20 categories have been established to recognize exceptional AI creations across various mediums. From AI-designed live-action short films to critically acclaimed AI-generated comic books, a diverse array of possibilities awaits exploration. The festival underscores the synergy between human ingenuity and technological innovation, showcasing categories that celebrate the profound integration of AI in live-action shorts, feature films, documentaries, commercials, and animated works.
Embrace this opportunity to witness the transformative ascent of AI in shaping global narratives. Submit your applications today to participate in an extraordinary experience in the United Kingdom.
• A panel of expert jurors will evaluate all submissions and select the top 12 entries based on scores across four specified criteria (refer to the Rules & Terms section below).
• All shortlisted entries will qualify to receive an official Festival Certificate.
• All nominees will be presented with an official Festival certificate or memorabilia.
• Additional information regarding the awards and prizes will be disclosed prior to the festival.
This annual hybrid event, curated by the producer of the esteemed Realtime International Film Festival (RTF), welcomes submissions from across the globe and honors the creative human ingenuity behind pioneering storytelling techniques powered by AI. The festival integrates both physical and virtual elements to promote accessibility and encourage global engagement. London has been designated as the primary host for the inaugural edition, offering cutting-edge facilities for screenings, exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, and award ceremonies.
The first-ever edition, hosted by Mighty Jot and themed "RAVEN," is scheduled to occur twice in 2025. On June 21, 2025, a curated edition was held in Worcester as part of the Neo-Nolly Fest, showcasing submissions received prior to the late or extended deadlines. After the inaugural event, the main edition is scheduled to take place in London from October 11 to October 12, coinciding with Black History Month celebrations. The films featured in the June showcase will be presented again in October, during which awards and trophies will be conferred upon winners across multiple categories.
With respect to awards, 20 categories have been established to recognize exceptional AI creations across various mediums. From AI-designed live-action short films to critically acclaimed AI-generated comic books, a diverse array of possibilities awaits exploration. The festival underscores the synergy between human ingenuity and technological innovation, showcasing categories that celebrate the profound integration of AI in live-action shorts, feature films, documentaries, commercials, and animated works.
Embrace this opportunity to witness the transformative ascent of AI in shaping global narratives. Submit your applications today to participate in an extraordinary experience in the United Kingdom.
• A panel of expert jurors will evaluate all submissions and select the top 12 entries based on scores across four specified criteria (refer to the Rules & Terms section below).
• All shortlisted entries will qualify to receive an official Festival Certificate.
• All nominees will be presented with an official Festival certificate or memorabilia.
• Additional information regarding the awards and prizes will be disclosed prior to the festival.
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Guidelines and Conditions
Submission Guidelines:
Join us in honoring the innovative creators leveraging AI on a global scale at Black AI Fest. The festival invites submissions across various mediums, including film, text, audio, video, and fine art, as long as they integrate one or more of the specified AI techniques. Mighty Jot has introduced this initiative to highlight films created using AI or those that effectively integrate AI tools to a significant extent. Seize this opportunity to present your AI-generated content.
• Processing of Natural Language
• Voice Recognition
- Audio and Music Production
• Speech Synthesis
• Speech synthesis from text
• Generating images from textual descriptions
• Video generation from text
• Translation between images
• AI-Powered Video Editing
• Tools for Animation
• Motion Tracking
• Synchronization of lip movements
• Advanced AI Video Editing and Mastering
Do you have a keen interest in artificial intelligence? Do you believe in AI's potential to transform the world? If that is the case, this is an opportunity you won't want to overlook.
We are thrilled to share that participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and techniques. Nonetheless, we place a high value on authenticity. To validate the authenticity of all submitted content, we will employ specialized tools to verify the use of AI-generated material.
Participants must provide evidence of utilizing AI tools and techniques through video documentation, screenshots, or other verification methods. The Organiser reserves the sole discretion to request additional clarifications.
We are providing an opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their expertise and techniques in AI.
Criteria for Eligibility
BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" welcomes participation from eligible individuals, including adults aged 18 and older at the time of entry, as well as children aged 5 to 17 who can compete for the Best Junior AI-Creative award. Entrants submitting a submission must provide a valid form of identification to qualify for entry and participation in the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards."
The award categories are not open to the following individuals for competition:
• Individuals employed by, representing, acting as agents for, or serving as directors and officers of the Organizer, including its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliated entities, and marketing agencies, as well as any other parties involved in managing BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" (collectively referred to as the "Film Festival Parties").
• Immediate family members of the Film Festival Parties, including spouses, parents, children, siblings, and step-relatives, as well as all individuals residing in the same household as any of the Film Festival Parties.
Entrants are permitted to submit multiple submissions to the festival.
Participation in BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" signifies that entrants (along with their team) agree to adhere to these official rules ("Official Rules") and to accept the decisions of the Organiser as final in all matters pertaining to the festival.
Submission guidelines:
Submission of work constitutes the Entrant's agreement to:
• that they possess all necessary rights to submit the Submission, including, but not limited to, ownership or rights to any content, trademarks, artwork, text, and/or music featured in the Submission, as well as the authority to grant the Organizer the right to utilize the Submission in accordance with these Official Rules.
• To indemnify and protect the Organiser from any and all expenses, damages, or losses of any nature (including reasonable legal fees and associated costs) incurred by the Organiser in relation to actual or potential claims of any kind, including but not limited to copyright or other intellectual property infringement claims, arising from any Submission provided to the Organiser.
• To possess full rights to utilize all music, images, video clips, or other intellectual property contained in the Submission, unless such use falls under the "Fair Use" provisions of the applicable laws.
• To provide the Organiser with an exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to utilize, edit, reproduce, distribute, and share the Submission's poster, trailer, synopsis, images, clips, and movie stills for purposes related to BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards," as well as on the Organiser’s social media platforms, website, Film Freeway, educational institutions, press outlets, and other communication channels. The Organizer shall have the right to retain all revenue derived from such utilization.
• To undergo evaluation by the panel of judges, where their submission will be assessed and scored based on the established criteria, aiming to shortlist the top 20 entries across various award categories. The film achieving the highest overall score will be honored with the 'Best Film' award, whereas the film securing the top score in the 'Quality of Overall Film Composition' category will earn the 'Best Director' award. Submissions nominated across the various categories will be subject to a public vote, with the film garnering the highest number of votes being honored with the People's Choice award. The recipient of the 'AI Choice' award will be determined by a dedicated AI-powered tool.
• Submissions must include English subtitles, except when the spoken language is English.
• All submissions are considered to be made by participants who have thoroughly reviewed and agreed to the Official Rules of the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards," as established by the Organizer.
The organizer retains full authority to determine which submissions are selected, awarded, or screened, while the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" jury has independent discretion in making their decisions. The jury's decisions are definitive and not open to negotiation; no explanations will be given regarding films that were not selected. The Organizer will neither provide compensation to Entrants nor pay any screening fees.
By submitting the Submission, the Entrant acknowledges and confirms that the Submission does not include:
• Content deemed extremist or propagandistic, as determined solely at the Organiser's discretion. The Organizer refrains from accepting content submitted by political organizations for all aspects related to the festival.
• Content related to politics or films advocating for a political agenda
• Content that is vulgar, explicit, pornographic, obscene, profane, hateful, defamatory, slanderous, or libelous, or that advocates for alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or their usage), violence, unlawful activities, or animal cruelty.
• Substandard production quality (inadequate audio, absence of subtitles or captions for non-English films, video resolution below 720p HD, etc.)
• Any viruses, Trojan horses, backdoors, trapdoors, Easter eggs, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, or other malicious programming routines designed to disrupt, damage, or compromise the functionality of the Organiser's website, platform, or any associated computer systems or software.
• Content unsuitable for the general public or material deemed illegal in any jurisdiction where the Entrant’s Submission is produced
The Organizer reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any submission deemed inappropriate for BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
Selected Submissions:
The Festival jury will evaluate the submissions post-deadline, assigning a score ranging from 1 to 10 for each of the four assessment criteria.
• Quality of Production (20%)
• Coherence of Narrative and Clarity of Messaging (20%)
• Creative Innovation and Conceptual Exploration (20%)
• Integration of AI techniques (40%)
Each submission will be evaluated by a minimum of five judges and a maximum of 40, with the final scores determined by the highest average score across all judges. Submissions that best align with the Festival's criteria will be shortlisted, and those receiving the highest evaluations will subsequently be nominated for awards. The Organizer will officially disclose the finalists based on the jury's evaluation.
Notifications regarding selected submissions, awards, and screening entries will be provided in accordance with the timelines outlined on the Festival's official website. The Organizer shall bear no responsibility for any delays in the schedule.
The decisions and evaluations made by the jury are conclusive and obligatory for all participants. The jury's evaluations will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the Entrants or the public. In the case of a tie, the finalists will be selected based on the individual scores assigned by the judging panel, following a predefined hierarchy. The jury's decisions shall be deemed final and binding in all matters. The Organizer shall inform the individual entrant via the email address submitted during the registration process or specified on the registration form.
Priority will be granted to submissions that have not been previously disclosed to the public.
Should your work be chosen for presentation at a live screening event, all screening copies must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled screening.
Selected participants are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses if they choose to attend a BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" screening event. The Organizer does not offer financial assistance under any circumstances.
Participants shall bear the cost of shipping for awards and memorabilia, including any applicable processing fees determined by the Organizer and BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
Public Relations:
The Organizer retains the right to utilize, edit, reproduce, and distribute images and video clips from the Submission for purposes including publications, public relations activities, advertising, and online postings on websites, social media platforms, listings, and similar channels. "pertaining to BLACK AI FEST - 'International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards' and its organizers." The Organizer shall have the right to retain all revenue derived from such exploitation.
By participating in the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards," you fully agree to and accept the Official Rules without conditions. Entrants, including producers, distributors, or other individuals or organizations submitting work, must confirm that all third parties involved in the production have consented to their participation in the festival.
The Organiser is authorized to utilize, edit, reproduce, and distribute one or more excerpts from any film or creative work submitted to the festival and selected for exhibition at BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards," exclusively for promotional purposes. The entrant, whether an individual or organization, hereby confirms their authorization to submit the film for screening and acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of these terms and regulations. The Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold the Organiser harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including, but not limited to, legal fees and court costs) arising from claims related to copyright, trademarks, credits, publicity, screening, or any loss or damage to the Submissions. By submitting their application, entrants grant consent for the Organiser to process the personal data provided in relation to all matters associated with BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards." Entrants also affirm that they are authorized to share the contact details of third parties for this purpose. Participants may withdraw their consent at any time; however, doing so will result in disqualification from BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
LEGAL NOTICE: Any intentional effort by any individual, whether a participant or not, to disrupt or compromise the lawful operation of BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" constitutes a breach of criminal and civil laws. In such cases, the organizer retains the right to seek compensation and pursue all available legal remedies to the maximum extent allowed by law.
The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify an Entrant or their affiliated team from participating in BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" or from receiving any awards if, at its sole discretion, it concludes that the Entrant is attempting to compromise the fair conduct of the festival.
Submission Guidelines:
Join us in honoring the innovative creators leveraging AI on a global scale at Black AI Fest. The festival invites submissions across various mediums, including film, text, audio, video, and fine art, as long as they integrate one or more of the specified AI techniques. Mighty Jot has introduced this initiative to highlight films created using AI or those that effectively integrate AI tools to a significant extent. Seize this opportunity to present your AI-generated content.
• Processing of Natural Language
• Voice Recognition
- Audio and Music Production
• Speech Synthesis
• Speech synthesis from text
• Generating images from textual descriptions
• Video generation from text
• Translation between images
• AI-Powered Video Editing
• Tools for Animation
• Motion Tracking
• Synchronization of lip movements
• Advanced AI Video Editing and Mastering
Do you have a keen interest in artificial intelligence? Do you believe in AI's potential to transform the world? If that is the case, this is an opportunity you won't want to overlook.
We are thrilled to share that participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and techniques. Nonetheless, we place a high value on authenticity. To validate the authenticity of all submitted content, we will employ specialized tools to verify the use of AI-generated material.
Participants must provide evidence of utilizing AI tools and techniques through video documentation, screenshots, or other verification methods. The Organiser reserves the sole discretion to request additional clarifications.
We are providing an opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their expertise and techniques in AI.
Criteria for Eligibility
BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" welcomes participation from eligible individuals, including adults aged 18 and older at the time of entry, as well as children aged 5 to 17 who can compete for the Best Junior AI-Creative award. Entrants submitting a submission must provide a valid form of identification to qualify for entry and participation in the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards."
The award categories are not open to the following individuals for competition:
• Individuals employed by, representing, acting as agents for, or serving as directors and officers of the Organizer, including its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliated entities, and marketing agencies, as well as any other parties involved in managing BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" (collectively referred to as the "Film Festival Parties").
• Immediate family members of the Film Festival Parties, including spouses, parents, children, siblings, and step-relatives, as well as all individuals residing in the same household as any of the Film Festival Parties.
Entrants are permitted to submit multiple submissions to the festival.
Participation in BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards" signifies that entrants (along with their team) agree to adhere to these official rules ("Official Rules") and to accept the decisions of the Organiser as final in all matters pertaining to the festival.
Submission guidelines:
Submission of work constitutes the Entrant's agreement to:
• that they possess all necessary rights to submit the Submission, including, but not limited to, ownership or rights to any content, trademarks, artwork, text, and/or music featured in the Submission, as well as the authority to grant the Organizer the right to utilize the Submission in accordance with these Official Rules.
• To indemnify and protect the Organiser from any and all expenses, damages, or losses of any nature (including reasonable legal fees and associated costs) incurred by the Organiser in relation to actual or potential claims of any kind, including but not limited to copyright or other intellectual property infringement claims, arising from any Submission provided to the Organiser.
• To possess full rights to utilize all music, images, video clips, or other intellectual property contained in the Submission, unless such use falls under the "Fair Use" provisions of the applicable laws.
• To provide the Organiser with an exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to utilize, edit, reproduce, distribute, and share the Submission's poster, trailer, synopsis, images, clips, and movie stills for purposes related to BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards," as well as on the Organiser’s social media platforms, website, Film Freeway, educational institutions, press outlets, and other communication channels. The Organizer shall have the right to retain all revenue derived from such utilization.
• To undergo evaluation by the panel of judges, where their submission will be assessed and scored based on the established criteria, aiming to shortlist the top 20 entries across various award categories. The film achieving the highest overall score will be honored with the 'Best Film' award, whereas the film securing the top score in the 'Quality of Overall Film Composition' category will earn the 'Best Director' award. Submissions nominated across the various categories will be subject to a public vote, with the film garnering the highest number of votes being honored with the People's Choice award. The recipient of the 'AI Choice' award will be determined by a dedicated AI-powered tool.
• Submissions must include English subtitles, except when the spoken language is English.
• All submissions are considered to be made by participants who have thoroughly reviewed and agreed to the Official Rules of the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards," as established by the Organizer.
The organizer retains full authority to determine which submissions are selected, awarded, or screened, while the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" jury has independent discretion in making their decisions. The jury's decisions are definitive and not open to negotiation; no explanations will be given regarding films that were not selected. The Organizer will neither provide compensation to Entrants nor pay any screening fees.
By submitting the Submission, the Entrant acknowledges and confirms that the Submission does not include:
• Content deemed extremist or propagandistic, as determined solely at the Organiser's discretion. The Organizer refrains from accepting content submitted by political organizations for all aspects related to the festival.
• Content related to politics or films advocating for a political agenda
• Content that is vulgar, explicit, pornographic, obscene, profane, hateful, defamatory, slanderous, or libelous, or that advocates for alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or their usage), violence, unlawful activities, or animal cruelty.
• Substandard production quality (inadequate audio, absence of subtitles or captions for non-English films, video resolution below 720p HD, etc.)
• Any viruses, Trojan horses, backdoors, trapdoors, Easter eggs, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, or other malicious programming routines designed to disrupt, damage, or compromise the functionality of the Organiser's website, platform, or any associated computer systems or software.
• Content unsuitable for the general public or material deemed illegal in any jurisdiction where the Entrant’s Submission is produced
The Organizer reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any submission deemed inappropriate for BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
Selected Submissions:
The Festival jury will evaluate the submissions post-deadline, assigning a score ranging from 1 to 10 for each of the four assessment criteria.
• Quality of Production (20%)
• Coherence of Narrative and Clarity of Messaging (20%)
• Creative Innovation and Conceptual Exploration (20%)
• Integration of AI techniques (40%)
Each submission will be evaluated by a minimum of five judges and a maximum of 40, with the final scores determined by the highest average score across all judges. Submissions that best align with the Festival's criteria will be shortlisted, and those receiving the highest evaluations will subsequently be nominated for awards. The Organizer will officially disclose the finalists based on the jury's evaluation.
Notifications regarding selected submissions, awards, and screening entries will be provided in accordance with the timelines outlined on the Festival's official website. The Organizer shall bear no responsibility for any delays in the schedule.
The decisions and evaluations made by the jury are conclusive and obligatory for all participants. The jury's evaluations will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the Entrants or the public. In the case of a tie, the finalists will be selected based on the individual scores assigned by the judging panel, following a predefined hierarchy. The jury's decisions shall be deemed final and binding in all matters. The Organizer shall inform the individual entrant via the email address submitted during the registration process or specified on the registration form.
Priority will be granted to submissions that have not been previously disclosed to the public.
Should your work be chosen for presentation at a live screening event, all screening copies must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled screening.
Selected participants are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses if they choose to attend a BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" screening event. The Organizer does not offer financial assistance under any circumstances.
Participants shall bear the cost of shipping for awards and memorabilia, including any applicable processing fees determined by the Organizer and BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
Public Relations:
The Organizer retains the right to utilize, edit, reproduce, and distribute images and video clips from the Submission for purposes including publications, public relations activities, advertising, and online postings on websites, social media platforms, listings, and similar channels. "pertaining to BLACK AI FEST - 'International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards' and its organizers." The Organizer shall have the right to retain all revenue derived from such exploitation.
By participating in the BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards," you fully agree to and accept the Official Rules without conditions. Entrants, including producers, distributors, or other individuals or organizations submitting work, must confirm that all third parties involved in the production have consented to their participation in the festival.
The Organiser is authorized to utilize, edit, reproduce, and distribute one or more excerpts from any film or creative work submitted to the festival and selected for exhibition at BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards," exclusively for promotional purposes. The entrant, whether an individual or organization, hereby confirms their authorization to submit the film for screening and acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of these terms and regulations. The Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold the Organiser harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including, but not limited to, legal fees and court costs) arising from claims related to copyright, trademarks, credits, publicity, screening, or any loss or damage to the Submissions. By submitting their application, entrants grant consent for the Organiser to process the personal data provided in relation to all matters associated with BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards." Entrants also affirm that they are authorized to share the contact details of third parties for this purpose. Participants may withdraw their consent at any time; however, doing so will result in disqualification from BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards."
LEGAL NOTICE: Any intentional effort by any individual, whether a participant or not, to disrupt or compromise the lawful operation of BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" constitutes a breach of criminal and civil laws. In such cases, the organizer retains the right to seek compensation and pursue all available legal remedies to the maximum extent allowed by law.
The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify an Entrant or their affiliated team from participating in BLACK AI FEST - "International A.I. Film Academy Festival & Awards" or from receiving any awards if, at its sole discretion, it concludes that the Entrant is attempting to compromise the fair conduct of the festival.
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