Hi everyone,
I’m excited to share that SHE IS AI is an official Community Partner of the Chicago AI Film Festival. 🥂
This festival is a global home for AI-powered storytelling – short films, long films, and music videos from creators all over the world.
If you’ve been experimenting with AI for:
- visuals and animation
- scriptwriting
- sound or editing …
- this is your chance to put your work on screen.
At SHE IS AI, we believe the future of AI isn’t defined only by technical breakthroughs; it’s shaped by the stories we tell, the cultures we influence, and the diverse voices who step forward to lead the next wave of innovation.
That’s why we’re so excited and honoured to announce our renewed partnership with the Chicago AI Film Festival, founded by , it's a global showcase celebrating AI-driven film, creativity, and culture. Born from the original Playground Pastime AI Film Contest, the festival brings together creators from around the world to explore what storytelling looks like in the age of AI:
🎥 Short films, long-form films, and music videos
🌍 Open to global creators using AI in any part of their process
📌 Culminating in a live, in-person festival in Chicago on April 18, featuring screenings, creator spotlights, partner features, awards, and livestream.
As a community committed to redefining AI leadership, we see immense value in what this festival represents:
👉 AI as a creative force, not just a technical achievement
👉 Space for women and underrepresented creators to lead the cultural narrative
👉 Global visibility for storytellers using AI to push boundaries and challenge assumptions
👉 A future where innovation is human-centered, ethical, and impactful
Key Details:
📥 Film submissions: Open until January 31
📍 Live Festival Event: April 18 • Chicago
If you’re an artist, technologist, educator, or emerging AI leader, this is your invitation to be part of the story.
Creativity is leadership and the world is watching. AI is changing film, and women and diverse creators are changing the narrative.
We’re proud to stand alongside the Chicago AI Film Festival as an official Community Partner.
Together, we’re amplifying AI creativity, culture, and the voices reshaping what’s possible on screen.