Film Tech & AI
New Applications of Film Technology
Looking toward 2026, this program continues to explore how AI, XR, virtual production and other technologies enter filmmaking and production, presenting related works, creative methods and industry discussions
AI Film Season
From Dec 7 to 11, 2025, the Lenovo AI Film Season, themed “Who Defines the Next Generation of Cinema,” held screenings, salons, film analysis sessions and a 72-hour AI micro-film challenge in Sanya
Submissions
2852
Countries and regions
56
Screenings and events
18
10 teams creating on site
72hours
Open Call
A global call for AI films, with selection and public screenings
On-Site Creation
10 shortlisted teams took part in a 72-hour AI micro-film challenge
Screenings and Talks
Screenings, salons, film analysis sessions and roundtables on creative methods
The 16th
China Film Technology Forum
Practitioners from film and technology shared their practice and views on AIGC, XR, virtual production, copyright protection and human-machine collaboration
Read the 2025 Forum ReportAIGC
XR
Virtual Production
Copyright Protection
Human-Machine Collaboration