A competition for experimental works, video art, animation, and AI-generated films; an opportunity for filmmakers and screenwriters who push the boundaries of form and genre
Festival Name: Art Experimental Screenings Film Festival
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Festival Dates: November 26-27, 2026
Edition: 4th Edition
About the Festival:The festival is an international event for experimental, artistic, AI-generated, animated, and hybrid films and screenplays that challenge conventional formats, blur the boundaries between genres, and invite audiences to reflect.
Awards:Best Video Art or Installation Work, Best Experimental Film, Best Art Film, Best Animation, Best AI Film, Best Documentary, Best Artistic Music Video, Best Abstract or Non-Narrative Film, Best Film on Empathy, Best Hybrid or Cross-Genre Work, Best Web Project / New Media, Best Director, Special Jury Mention, Festival Winner – In-Person Audience Choice, Channel Audience Choice Award – voted for through the festival’s channel, Fans’ Award – based on engagement on social media, Best Experimental Screenplay, Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best Art Screenplay, Best Animation Screenplay.
Accepted Categories:Video Art, Performance Art, Experimental Film, Art Film, Documentary, AI and New Media Works, Animation, Music Video, Short and Feature Screenplays.
Runtime:
- Feature Films: More than 51 minutes
- Short Films: Under 51 minutes
Production Year:2019 onwards.
Language and Subtitles:Films in all languages are accepted but must include English subtitles, either as an .srt file or burned into the image. Screenplays must be written in English.
Entry Fee: $30
Deadline:October 20, 2026
