SUBMISSIONS OPEN MAY 29

Let the competition begin! Earlybird deadline is June 29!

  • CLOWD is platform agnostic and encourages a hybrid approach requiring only 75% of your film is created with AI Tools.

  • In addition to our esteemed founding jurors, all finalists will go through a popularity vote on RAD TV.

  • We are platform agnostic and you own your movie, we just want to show it, promote it and distribute it.

CATEGORIES AND THEMES

FANTASY

(2–11 minutes)

Enter worlds untethered from logic. Dreamlike realms, fractured timelines, mythical creatures, and visual poetry collide in this celebration of surreal storytelling and unrestrained imagination.

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LONG FORM COMMERCIALS

(2–4 minutes)

Advertising is evolving fast—and AI is holding the megaphone. Create a spec commercial for the fictional brand Agua Fria and show us the future of branded storytelling, where cinematic craft meets machine-speed creativity.

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MUSIC VIDEO

(2–11 minutes)

Sound becomes world-building. Whether the track is AI-generated or human-made, transform music into a visual experience that bends reality, amplifies emotion, and redefines the music video format.

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UTOPIA

(2–11 minutes)

Dystopia has had a long run. Now it’s time for solar punk futures, regenerative cities, hopeful tech, and worlds worth inheriting. Imagine optimism with edge—where humanity and innovation finally learn to coexist.

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SHORT NARRATIVES

(2–11 minutes)

Character consistency. Emotional arcs. Narrative cohesion. The holy trinity of AI filmmaking. This category challenges creators to prove AI stories can hit with the same emotional force as traditional cinema.

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STUDENT COMPETITION

(1 minute)

CLOWD goes to Hollywood. Built on dreams, the industry is changing. Create a 1-minute AI + human hybrid film that reimagines the spirit of Hollywood through the lens of a new generation of storytellers.

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THIS FRIDAY

Submissions open May 29. Start entering. You can submit up to 10 entries across 5 categories. CLOWD is platform agnostic and encourages a hybrid approach requiring only 75% of your film is created with AI Tools. You own your movie, we just want to show it, promote it and possibly distribute it. We won’t train on your content.

BE A VOLUNTEER

How fun would it be to work at the festival in October? Loads of fun. Sign up now.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Having your brand prominently featured as a sponsor gets your name out there to a highly targeted audience of tech, film and AI enthusiasts.

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NATIONAL TOUR

Winners will be announced at the Film Festival. All finalists and winners will be showcased at the Festival, then will be showcased in other cities over the next year.

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PRESS CREDENTIALS?

We encourage press to cover what CLOWD is doing. In fact, apply here for a free press pass and come to the festival in October.

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SEEKING DISTRIBUTION?

When you submit your film, all winners and finalists will get a premiere on RAD TV along with a curated group of entrants.

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PLATFORM AGNOSTIC

Participants can use any AI tools such as Runway, Kling, Veo or any AI tools of their choice to craft their 2-11 minute films. All entries are to be generated with a minimum of 75% AI Generated Content.

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  • “The next phase of filmmaking isn’t about replacing creatives, it’s about reformatting the system around them. AI turns production into something more iterative, more programmable, and more accessible. What CLOWD is doing is creating a space where that shift can play out in the open, with creators still owning the work and the outcome. That’s a meaningful step forward.”

    — Andy Beach, CEO of Alchemy Creations

  • “The Alex Theatre has always been a place where groundbreaking storytelling and new creative voices come together, making CLOWD a natural fit for our stage. As technology continues to transform our creative lives, we’re proud to host a festival that explores the future of cinematic expression while bringing artists, innovators, and audiences together in our amazing historic theatre.”

    — Miles Williams, Artistic Director of The Alex Theatre 

  • “I’m excited to see Curt launch this new AI Film Festival and showcase work that feels fresh and has never been seen before. It’s a powerful reminder that while storytelling remains a craft, the ways we create and produce films are rapidly evolving. What matters most is that talented creators are using these tools to push boundaries and explore new forms of cinematic expression.”

    —Ulrike Kerber of Viva

  • “We are incredibly proud to partner with CLOWD for this landmark event. Rad TV has always been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how audiences consume content, and the CLOWD AI Film Festival represents the absolute cutting edge of that mission. By providing a professional stage for AI filmmakers while strictly protecting their intellectual property, CLOWD is setting a new gold standard for the industry. We believe that the fusion of human creativity and artificial intelligence is the next great chapter in cinema, and we are thrilled to help bring these visionary works to the big screen where they belong.”

    —Tony Mugavero of Rad TV

  • “The CLOWD Film Festival will showcase the best creative AI talent to date. Curt Doty has been at the forefront of AI creative and has his finger on the creative pulse of AI's current and future impact on Hollywood. As AI tools evolve, human talent across the entire entertainment storytelling ecosystem will use these tools to deliver exciting and world-illuminating experiences.”

    —Tim Tennant, Executive Producer and CMO at Vertex

  • "At The Human AI Innovation Commons, we believe human-AI collaboration produces something neither could achieve alone — and CLOWD is proof of that principle in action. Festivals like this don't just celebrate creative work; they establish new norms for how that work is owned, valued, and shared. HAIIC exists to support exactly these kinds of projects — where the ethical alignment of technology and human authorship isn't an afterthought, but the foundation. We're proud to stand behind CLOWD and the storytellers it will bring to light."

    —Jeff Boortz, Founder & CEO, The Human-AI Innovation Commons