Neuroscope AI Film Festival (1)

We celebrate creators who use digital tools and technology to craft visually compelling and conceptually innovative works in motion. This category focuses on non-narrative and experimental video projects that prioritize aesthetic exploration, immersive visuals, and cutting-edge techniques. It invites works that challenge conventional storytelling, creating unique experiences through movement, sound, and design.

The AI Short Narratives category showcases stories brought to life using artificial intelligence as a central tool in the creative process. This category focuses on short-form films (under 30 minutes) that integrate AI technologies to craft unique narratives, whether through AI-generated scripts, visuals, characters, or entirely AI-produced films. It celebrates creators who push storytelling boundaries using machine intelligence.

The Mobile Shorts category celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of filmmakers who use mobile devices as their primary tool for storytelling. This category emphasizes the accessibility and versatility of smartphones and tablets, allowing creators to produce high-quality, engaging films on the go. Whether horizontal or vertical, these short films showcase the power of mobile technology in crafting unique cinematic experiences.

The CGI & Visual Effects category celebrates the artistry and technical innovation of filmmakers who use computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visual effects (VFX) to enhance their storytelling. This category highlights projects where digital craftsmanship brings imagination to life, creating breathtaking visuals and immersive worlds.

The Animation Shorts category celebrates the art of storytelling through animation, inviting creators to showcase projects that captivate audiences with movement, color, and imagination. Open to projects 45 minutes or less, this category embraces all forms of animation, from traditional hand-drawn techniques to cutting-edge digital creations, and everything in between.

The Feature Animation category honors the artistry and innovation of long-form animated storytelling, showcasing projects up to 120 minutes in length. This category is open to creators who use animation to craft immersive worlds, compelling characters, and unforgettable narratives through traditional, digital, or hybrid methods.

The Viral Video category celebrates the art of creating short, shareable content that captivates audiences and thrives in the dynamic world of online platforms. Open to projects under 5 minutes, this category invites creators who excel at crafting videos that resonate through humor, emotion, or innovative storytelling. Viral Video isn’t just about views; it’s about engagement and the ability to spark conversations across digital communities.

The AI Features category showcases long-form films (60–120 minutes) that harness the power of artificial intelligence in storytelling, production, or both. This category celebrates filmmakers who push the boundaries of cinema by integrating AI technology into their creative process or exploring AI-driven themes and narratives. Whether your project is entirely AI-generated or uses AI tools to enhance traditional techniques, this category is for those who envision the future of filmmaking.

NOTE: Only clips or trailers of characters and/or concepts will be accepted. Up to 5 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The Characters & Concepts category highlights the artistry and creativity behind the design and development of characters and world-building ideas. This category is for creators who bring their imaginative visions to life using AI, digital tools, or traditional techniques to craft unique, visually compelling characters and conceptual designs.

The Fan-Made Trailers category is dedicated to the creativity and passion of fans who reimagine their favorite films, shows, games, or franchises in a new light. This category invites creators to craft original trailers, up to 5 minutes in length, that showcase their vision, storytelling skills, and innovative use of footage, music, or editing.

NOTE: Only clips or audio files will be accepted. Up to 5 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The AI-Generated Vocals category showcases the innovative use of artificial intelligence to create captivating and unique vocal performances. This category highlights projects that feature AI-generated voices, including those of humans, animals, and entirely fictional creatures. Whether used for music, dialogue, sound design, or experimental storytelling, this category celebrates the creative possibilities of AI in sound production.

NOTE: Only clips or audio files will be accepted. Up to 15 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The Digital Score category celebrates the art of music composition through digital and AI-driven technologies. This category is open to composers and sound designers who craft original scores, soundtracks, or musical compositions using digital tools, AI, or a blend of traditional and modern techniques. Whether enhancing a narrative, evoking emotion, or experimenting with sound, this category honors the innovation behind digitally created music.

NOTE: Only clips or trailers will be accepted. Up to 5 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The AI-Generated Vocals category showcases the innovative use of artificial intelligence to create captivating and unique vocal performances. This category highlights projects that feature AI-generated voices, including those of humans, animals, and entirely fictional creatures. Whether used for music, dialogue, sound design, or experimental storytelling, this category celebrates the creative possibilities of AI in sound production.

The Music Videos category celebrates the fusion of music and visual artistry, showcasing creative storytelling, stunning visuals, and innovative techniques across all forms of music videos. Open to projects 15 minutes or less, this category invites filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists to submit works that captivate audiences through dynamic, emotionally resonant, or experimental approaches.

NOTE: Only clips or trailers will be accepted. Up to 15 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The Production Design category celebrates the art of creating immersive and visually stunning environments for storytelling. This category is open to projects that showcase exceptional design work using traditional, digital, and AI-driven methods. From meticulously crafted physical sets to digitally rendered worlds, this category highlights the creativity and technical skill involved in bringing a story’s visual landscape to life.

The Storyboards category celebrates the foundation of visual storytelling, highlighting the art and craft of pre-visualizing scenes through sequential illustrations. This category is open to creators who use traditional, digital, or AI-assisted methods to bring their ideas to life. Whether meticulously hand-drawn or created using cutting-edge tools, storyboards are an essential step in shaping the narrative and aesthetic of any project.

NOTE: Only clips or trailers will be accepted. Up to 5 minutes. Please submit full narratives to the appropriate categories.

The Motion Graphics category celebrates the art of dynamic visual storytelling through animated graphic design. This category is open to all forms of motion graphics, including film titles, news bumpers, infographics, explainer videos, and experimental works. Whether created for functional purposes or as standalone pieces, motion graphics showcase the power of movement, design, and creativity.

The Vertical Storytelling category highlights the art of crafting engaging, visually striking content specifically designed for vertical viewing experiences. This category celebrates projects tailored for mobile-first platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, where vertical orientation is a creative constraint turned into an opportunity. Open to projects 5 minutes or less, this category invites creators to explore unique storytelling techniques and dynamic visuals that thrive in the vertical format.

The Immersive Media category celebrates storytelling that goes beyond the screen, inviting audiences to step into fully realized virtual or augmented worlds. This category is open to projects that use technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), or 360-degree video to create engaging and interactive experiences. Whether transporting viewers to new dimensions or blending digital and physical realities, Immersive Media highlights the forefront of experiential storytelling.

Discover the limitless possibilities of science fiction storytelling in bite-sized brilliance. The Sci-Fi Short Narrative category celebrates innovative and imaginative short films that explore the realms of futuristic technology, interstellar journeys, and thought-provoking "what-ifs." Whether it's an otherworldly adventure, a dystopian society, or a glimpse into humanity’s future, this category highlights bold narratives that ignite the imagination—all in 45 minutes or less.

Embark on epic explorations of the unknown with the Sci-Fi Feature category. This is the space for visionary filmmakers to bring complex, immersive worlds to life and tackle deep, existential questions over the course of a full-length cinematic experience. From groundbreaking tales of artificial intelligence to intergalactic sagas and speculative futures, this category celebrates the art of storytelling at the intersection of science, technology, and boundless creativity.