Sparknify has selected San Francisco’s Delancey Street Screening Room as the venue for the 2026 Human vs. AI Film Premiere. Taking place on September 26, 2026, the event will bring together filmmakers, AI creators, technologists, startups, and audiences for an evening of nominated film screenings, panel discussions, startup presentations, networking, and the 2026 Sparknify Humanity Award ceremony. Located inside the Delancey Street Foundation’s landmark Embarcadero complex, t

Sparknify has officially launched the 2026 Human vs. AI Film Festival, introducing emotion as the central framework of competition. Rather than categorizing films by genre or production method, this year’s festival challenges both traditional filmmakers and AI creators to anchor their work in one of seven core human emotions. Submissions are now open, with the live premiere scheduled for late September 2026 in San Francisco.