THE june 6 2026 FILM FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOOD, CA — The AI International Film Festival and AI International Music Video Festival continued their exploration of the future of cinema with the AI International Film & Music Video Awards: Hollywood Edition, held Saturday, June 6 at the LAPAC Promenade Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Presented inside the intimate black-box theater of the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory, just one block from the Dolby Theater, the Chinese Theater, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the event brought together filmmakers, music video creators, technologists, VIPs, and curious artists for an afternoon of screenings, conversation, awards, and live international participation.
The June 6 Hollywood Edition featured selections from 200 submissions across 30 countries, including 4 world premieres, 11 top international AI films and music videos, and 10 international filmmakers joining live via Zoom. Films screened one at a time, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with creators through live Q&A and discussion after the screenings.
JUNE6 6 SELECTED MUSIC VIDEOS
“Down In Mexico” - Isi Sarfati, Abraham Attie, Orquesta 24 Cuadros - Mexico - 2026 - 3 min - World Festival Premiere - JURY AWARD: Best Music Video
How might a wooden art sculpture protect her rights?
Down In Mexico takes a familiar cover and elevates it through confident visual direction, giving the track a renewed sense of life and identity. Its strongest asset is the synergy between music and imagery, the visuals don’t just accompany the song, they reinterpret it. The result feels fresh, cohesive, and genuinely engaging. It is a beautifully executed music video that stands out with clarity and charm.
“Carnival of Slop” - Cale Frombach - United States - 2026 - 4 min - World Festival Premiere - JURY AWARD: Best Comedy
What can AI slop tell us about ourselves?
Carnival of Slop is a sharp satire of the AI-content gold rush, using absurdity and self-awareness to mock hype culture, grifters, and the industrialized chaos of trend chasing. Its strongest asset is that it entertains while carrying a real point, the humor lands because there is truth underneath the spectacle. Some visuals could be more cinematic and the music feels somewhat template-driven, but the pace and concept keep it engaging. Overall, it is funny, timely, and cleverly observed, a strong competition piece with bite.
“Do The Dishes” - Russ Perry - United States - 2026 - 6 min - World Festival Premiere - JURY AWARDS: Best AI Music, Best Student/Emerging Creator, Best Experimental
What remains after AI has accomplished all the miracles?
Do The Dishes leans fully into absurdity, turning a mundane task into a strangely heartfelt and humorous concept. Its strongest asset is that offbeat charm, the piece embraces its ridiculous premise with confidence, making it unexpectedly engaging. While it doesn’t aim for depth or polish in a conventional sense, its tone feels intentional rather than accidental. Overall, it is quirky, entertaining, and oddly.
“Screenshot Souls” - David Alassian - United Kingdom - 2026 - 6 min - World Premiere - JURY AWARDS: Best Original Song, Best Superintelligence
What happens when what we build to obey us learns to outmaneuver us?
Screenshot Souls brings a fresh, satirical energy to the AI-love narrative, leaning into the medium’s strengths rather than fighting them. Its strongest asset is direction, the filmmaker uses AI-native aesthetics and behavior to amplify the concept, making the execution feel intentional and current. The piece plays with desire, control, and manipulation in a way that feels both entertaining and slightly unsettling.