HUNGAMAAI FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrating the Future of Storytelling
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THE MANIFESTO
Merging Hungama's rich heritage in global film culture with the cutting-edge precision of AI technology.
This is not just a festival; it is cinema reimagined for a new era of intelligence. Hungama stands at the intersection of content, creators, intellectual property, and global distribution — uniquely positioned to define what AI-native storytelling means for the world.
From neural rendering to generative scripts, we celebrate the symbiotic relationship between human intent and machine execution. AI is no longer a tool behind the scenes — it is a creative collaborator. The future of storytelling is collaborative, and it begins here.
Award Categories
Showcasing visionary films at the forefront of AI-driven storytelling.
Grand Prix – Best AI Film
AI Short Films (3–15 min). Narrative or experimental. Fiction or non-fiction.
Best AI Micro Drama
30 sec–3 min. Vertical or horizontal. Episodic pilots allowed.
Best AI Music Video
2–6 min. Original or licensed track (proof required).
Best AI Visual Innovation
Experimental or art films. No fixed duration. Visual language innovation.
Jury Special Mention
Documentary or factual films (5–20 min). Any language with English subtitles.
Award Prizes
FLAGSHIP
Grand Prize
- ✓Paid development contract with Hungama for micro drama series, music video slate, or short/feature film
- ✓Mentorship with senior creators and storytellers
- ✓Access to Hungama distribution platforms and international showcase
CATEGORY AWARDS
Award Benefits
Compute Credits
Cloud rendering and processing resources
Software Licenses
Professional creative tools and plugins
Hardware & Cloud Grants
Equipment and infrastructure support
Global Showcase
International festival placement and distribution
Creative Council
Visionary filmmakers, producers, and media leaders shaping the future of cinema and storytelling.
Ajay Devgn
Actor, Producer & Filmmaker
Bhushan Kumar
Chairman, T-Series
Ralph Simon
Chairman, Mobilium
Ty Roberts
Eminent Media Technologist
Siddharth Anand
Filmmaker, Director & Producer
Om Raut
Filmmaker, Director & Writer
Riteish Deshmukh
Actor, Producer & Filmmaker
Ashish Chaudhary
Actor
Sulaiman Merchant
Musician & Producer
Madhur Bhandarkar
Filmmaker, Director & Producer
Ken Ghosh
Film Director
Kailash Surendranath
Filmmaker, Director & Producer
Jury Expertise: Spanning direction, cinematography, sound design, visual effects, screenwriting, production, technology, and emerging innovation
Ready to shape the future?
Submit your work and join a fellowship of visionaries pushing the boundaries of creative excellence.
Submission deadline: March 31, 2026
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