š¬ Fredonia AI Film Festival
The Fredonia AI Film Festival is a pioneering event celebrating the creative potential of artificial intelligence in filmmaking and digital storytelling. Students will explore how AI tools can be used to write, direct, and produce compelling short filmsāblending technology with storytelling.
This festival is more than a showcaseāit's a learning experience, and a celebration of innovation.
The exact date will be revealed soon. Keep an eye out for updates and announcementsāweāll share more details shortly. Stay connected and donāt miss it!
Participants will engage with AI platforms to craft scripts, visuals, and soundscapes, blending technology with imagination. While AI provides powerful tools for generating content, it is the human touch that brings depth, emotion, and coherence. Creative direction, thoughtful refinement, and artistic judgment remain essential to shaping a compelling final product.
Weāre presenting awards in multiple exciting categories that celebrate creativity, innovation, and the powerful collaboration between human imagination and AI tools:
- Audience Choice
- Best AI-Generated Film
- Best Storytelling
- Best Visual Design
- More!
All currently enrolled Fredonia students, Community college students, and high school students in New York State are eligible to participate. Stay tuned for updates as we explore expanding eligibility in upcoming editions!
Film Submission Guidelines:
- All genres are welcome
- We encourage a focus on themes related to student life and education
- Films can be created using AI tools, showcasing the innovative blend of technology and storytelling
- You may use AI tools that have large royalty free stock images, generate your own images from AI, create your own images or music on a computer or manually
- Include opening and closing credits
- Should you want to use copyrighted material or any other materials not in the public domain, you must obtain the necessary permissions and provide evidence of such.
- Plagiarized or unauthorized use of copyright materials is strictly prohibited
- Duration: Films may not exceed 5 minutes in length
- Films must adhere to all university policies and avoid offensive content
- Not have been publicly released elsewhere
- Let your creativity shine while exploring the possibilities of AI-assisted filmmaking
- Filmmakers are encouraged to promote their films within or outside the university community
- By submitting the film, you are agreeing to the fair use of the film by the university for the purposes of the film festival and promotional activities
- Filmmakers will retain all copyright of their works
Join leading voices in AI, ethics, creativity, and media for an engaging and insightful conversation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in storytelling. This thought-provoking discussion will explore how AI is reshaping narrative creation, the ethical considerations involved, and the future of human-AI collaboration in creative industries. Donāt miss it!
Be sure to visit our website often for the latest updates, detailed submission guidelines, and workshop schedules. Stay informed and donāt miss any important announcements or opportunities to participate and learn.
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