Vincenzo is on his first date with Sara, he asks for help from an application based on AI, which suggests what to say. A love story is born and they organize a blind date for their best friends, advising them both to use AI.​

About the Sparknify Humanity Award

Cash Prize: US$3000​ Honors the film — whether traditionally shot by humans or creatively generated by AI — that most profoundly captures the essence of humanity. As artificial intelligence transforms film production, it presents significant existential challenges to both filmmakers and society, prompting us to reconsider what truly defines our human experience. This award embodies the spirit of highlighting and protecting the uniquely human qualities in storytelling, urging traditional filmmakers to embrace narratives only humans can create. Simultaneously, it celebrates AI generated films as powerful demonstrations of technological innovation, creativity, and imagination. We honor visionary creators on both sides: filmmakers committed to expressing authentic human narratives, and AI artists striving to surpass the Turing Test by exploring human truths. Ultimately, the Sparknify Humanity Award inspires all creators — human or machine — to learn, observe, and deepen their understanding of what humanity truly means in the age of AI.

A filmmaker’s encounter with a spider monkey sparks reflections on who truly controls whom in the age of data. Blending real and AI-generated images, the film blurs the line between the biological and digital. Set against echoes of Chile’s dictatorship and a poet’s cage performance, it asks: when algorithms study us, what will we reveal?

About the Best AI Generated Award

Honors generative AI filmmakers who demonstrate exceptional skill and creativity in harnessing AI technologies. This award is presented to the creator whose film showcases the highest level of technical excellence, effectively pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in filmmaking. The winning film stands apart by captivating audiences through a memorable narrative, visuals, or artistic style, clearly demonstrating AI’s remarkable capabilities and potential to revolutionize cinematic storytelling. Vincenzo is on his first date with Sara, he asks for help from an application based on AI, which suggests what to say. A love story is born and they organize a blind date for their best friends, advising them both to use AI.​

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Cathalá of Brazil Pedro Paniagua recently migrated to Brazil and faces a daily challenge for survival. He plans to bring his family when he adapts to the new country. When a swallow falls into his house, he finds himself torn between the routine of searching for a job and trying to save the bird. Every place he goes, he encounters difficulties that reflect his own status as an immigrant. Pedro persists in his promise to save the bird as a mission that proves transformative.​

About Best Picture Award

Best Picture Award honors filmmakers who excel in using traditional filmmaking methods and equipment to produce a film of outstanding quality. This prestigious award celebrates the highest achievements in storytelling, visual effects, cinematography, setting, and overall artistic vision. The winning film captivates audiences through compelling narratives, immersive scenery, remarkable performances, and seamless integration of visual and sound elements. Each nominated film embodies the craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail that define truly exceptional cinema.