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AI International Film Festival gives each film its own conversation
The monthly Hollywood festival advertises a filmmaker Q&A after every screening. Its next listed date is October 18.
Reporting updated Sep 23, 2026
THE TAKEAWAY
A screening can tell you where an audience lost the story. Bring one specific question about your film, not just a finished export.
What Is Planned
AI International Film Festival describes a monthly format in which films screen one at a time, followed by discussion with the filmmaker in person or live on screen. It says judging is blind, with jury and audience awards.
The next advertised event is October 18 at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. Its organizer calendar also describes the series as monthly.
Why It Matters
For a filmmaker without a regular test audience, a conversation immediately after the screening can be more useful than a reaction count. Ask where viewers became confused or stopped caring; that gives the next edit somewhere to start.
Before You Submit
Check the screening date and submission cycle separately. The festival homepage also lists a September 22 regular deadline for a November 14 screening, so the next event is not necessarily the event accepting your film. Follow the current entry listing for the applicable deadline.
