


— RAIF · Cinema Adriano · 19 September

The third edition of the Rome AI Film Festival brought a growing global community of filmmakers together in Rome. As AI filmmaking evolves, our mission remains to support the artists shaping its future. This year, that work reached further through partnerships with CapCut, ElevenLabs, TapNow, and JamesDrake Media.
From more than 751 film submissions from around the world, the selection reflected the extraordinary range of stories being told with these tools.
Here are the films we celebrated at Cinema Adriano, alongside the official selection and honorable mentions. More than a showcase of technology, they capture the heart of human storytelling.

Closed Waters
Sharon Ritossa · Best Italian AI

They Came When We Left
Justinas Vos · Best AI Narrative Short Film

El Rey de la Montaña
Stephane Benini · Best AI Animation

Kev
Mike Bennion · Best AI Documentary by JamesDrake Media

OASIS
Glen Park · Best AI Music Video

DENOVO, Most Ideas Die in Notebooks
Julien Paolini · Best AI Branded / Commercial Content

AA Meeting
Jia Chang · Best AI Experimental Short Film

Rome in Love
Viki · Echo of Eternity by TapNow AI
Official Selection and Honorable Mentions · 3rd edition













