Runway and IMAX are partnering to screen the finalist films from the 2025 AI Film Festival exclusively in IMAX at 10 select locations across the United States. The first-of-its-kind event includes four days of screenings at each location—40 screenings in total—with tickets now on sale. Screenings will run August 17 through August 20 and take place at IMAX locations in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Denver and Washington, D.C.
Established in 2022, Runway's AIFF is a celebration of the art and artists embracing new and emerging AI tools for filmmaking. This exclusive IMAX screening series marks the first time AIFF-winning films will be shown in theaters across the US. With over 6,000 films submitted to this year's edition, these 10 AIFF films offer a unique glimpse into an exciting new creative era of filmmaking, selected by an acclaimed panel of jurors including Gaspar Noé, Harmony Korine, Jane Rosenthal and more.
“In just three years, our AI Film Festival has become the premiere showcase of new film and media,” said Cristóbal Valenzuela, co-founder and CEO, Runway. “The quality, variety and storytelling of these films deserves a premium viewing experience. This partnership will bring AIFF to thousands of moviegoers across America, at the highest possible quality.”
“The IMAX Experience has typically been reserved for the world’s most accomplished and visionary filmmakers and we’re excited to open our aperture and use our platform to experiment with a new kind of creator, as storytelling and technology converge in an entirely new way. How these tools will shape filmmaking is an area for us to continue to explore while honoring the intent of our creative partners,” said Jonathan Fischer, Chief Content Officer, IMAX.
To learn more about AIFF 2025 and the winning films, visit www.aiff.com. To purchase tickets to a screening, visit www.imax.com/aiff.
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