The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival

The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival · Lenovo AI Film Festival Officially Launches Global Call for Entries

The highly anticipated 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival · Lenovo AI Film Festival officially announced the opening of its global submission channel today. Under the theme “Intelligent Imagery, Infinite Possibilities,” this year’s AI Film Festival aims to gather top global forces in AI film creation to explore the innovative application and boundary-pushing expansion of artificial intelligence technology in the art of cinema. From now until November 3, 2025, filmmakers, technologists, artists, and creative teams from around the world are invited to submit their work through official channels.

As a key unit of the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, the Lenovo AI Film Festival is the world’s first authoritative competition focused on AI-generated imagery creation and research, established under the platform of an international A-category film festival. It is not only a showcase but also an incubator for deepening the integration of the film industry and AI technology. The festival welcomes a wide range of works, including short films, experimental visuals, and technical demos that utilize AI technology for scriptwriting, character generation, world-building, video generation, sound design, or full-length production.

Key Submission Information:

Submission Start: September 29, 2025

Submission Deadline: November 3, 2025

Results Announcement: December 2025, during the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, featuring special screenings and award ceremonies.

Eligible Participants: Individual creators, studios, tech companies, and academic teams worldwide.

How to Participate: Please visit the Hainan Island International Film Festival’s official website or follow its official social media accounts for detailed regulations and the submission link.

The film festival organizing committee stated that we are at a historic convergence of film art and technological revolution. AI technology has brought unprecedented creative dimensions and imagination to visual storytelling. Establishing the AI Film Festival is intended to build an open and cutting-edge international stage, encouraging creators to break conventional constraints and use code and algorithms to outline cinematic worlds beyond imagination. We look forward to seeing pioneering works that combine artistic beauty, technological breakthrough, and humanistic reflection.

As the title partner, Lenovo will leverage its profound expertise in computing devices, AI infrastructure, and solutions to provide robust technical support for the event. A Lenovo representative noted that AI is the core engine driving the future transformation of productivity and creativity. “We are honored to join hands with the Hainan Island International Film Festival to empower a new generation of visual creators and witness and participate in this technology-driven artistic revolution.”

All submitted works will be rigorously judged by a jury comprising internationally renowned film directors, producers, scholars, and AI technology experts. The final selected works will not only have the chance to compete for several honors and awards but will also receive opportunities for dedicated screenings, industry networking, and potential collaboration during the festival, facilitating in-depth dialogue with top global filmmakers and technologists.

The curtain has risen on the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival · Lenovo AI Film Festival. A new stage for explorers and dreamers is ready. We sincerely invite visual dreamers and tech pioneers from across the globe to gather here, pool wisdom and inspiration, and together wield the brush of AI to paint the next stunning silver screen spectacle.

About Hainan Island International Film Festival:

The Hainan Island International Film Festival is an international film festival approved by the China Film Administration and jointly hosted by China Media Group and the People’s Government of Hainan Province. Since its inception, it has been committed to building an international, professional, and inclusive platform for cultural exchange, promoting interaction and development between Chinese and world cinema.