Immerse yourself in a dynamic festival that blends innovation with entertainment. Watch and vote films made by human or AI, meet visionary founders, and explore cutting-edge robots, AI creations, and handcrafted wonders. Enjoy live performances, interactive experiences, great food, and a vibrant atmosphere that makes technology more exciting than ever!
Calling All Film Creators
As AI transforms film, it creates both challenges and opportunities. We celebrate human storytelling and creativitywhile embracing AI’s innovation in pushing creative boundaries. Whether traditionally made or AI-generated, we seek visionary creators who craft narratives that capture humanity’s essence. Submit your creation today!
DEADLINE: April 15, 2025
April 25, 2025 Expedited Review
SCREENING: May 17, 2025 @ Silicon Valley
2025 Summer Camp
Baby Shark Tank
Dates: August 4 to 8, 2025
Location: Midpen Media Center @ 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Baby Shark Tank is a one-week startup camp for 4th to 8th graders, inspired by Shark Tank. Campers brainstorm, refine, and pitch their business ideas with guidance from Silicon Valley experts, learning branding, product development, and pitching. The camp ends with a pitch session at a real TV studio, recorded into a TV style episode. More than learning, it builds confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Spots are limited — register today!
2025 Summer Camp
Future Director Camp
Dates: July 28 to August 1, 2025
Location: Midpen Media Center @ 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Hosted in an actual TV studio in Palo Alto, the Future Director Camp offers kids a fully immersive Mandarin learning experience while exploring the deep question of what it means to be human in the age of AI. Through the process of creating both traditional and AI-generated short films, students learn to preserve the essence of humanity through storytelling and simultaneously challenge AI to emulate that human spirit. By combining language, creativity, and critical thinking, the camp helps children build confidence, express themselves, and gain the tools they need to thrive in a world where AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday life.