(Adnkronos) – This autumn, Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the Ai Film Festival 2026, one of the first international festivals dedicated to films made with artificial intelligence technologies, Qazinform News Agency reports. The event will bring together directors, digital creators, representatives of technology companies, industry experts, and investors, aiming to be a platform for developing projects at the intersection of cinema and AI technologies.
The heart of the festival will be an international short film competition, open to creators from all over the world. The program will also include a conference dedicated to AI-driven content, pitching sessions for directors and producers, as well as screenings and panels with international experts.
The festival will cover the entire content creation cycle, from concept development to final production, with a particular focus on emerging formats, including hybrid projects. The Astana Ai Film Festival is set to become a key platform for professional exchange and for the development of new directions in the digital content industry. Previously, Qazinform reported that filming for Armour of God 4, with the participation of Jackie Chan, is planned in the city of Kaskelen, in the Almaty region.
