Bitflix Open:
First Light.
The inaugural open submission festival for AI-assisted films. Now accepting entries across all categories.
A new kind of film festival — for a new kind of filmmaking.
Open to anyone
First Light is not curated by prestige or prior credits. If you made it, you can submit it. Independent filmmakers, first-time creators, agencies, collectives — all welcome.
AI-assisted work
First Light is specifically for films made with AI assistance. Not AI-only — your direction, your story, your intent. Ariel and other tools are part of the process, not a disqualifier.
Inaugural edition
This is the first festival Bitflix is running. There is no back catalog, no legacy winners, no established brand. First Light is the beginning — and the films submitted here will define what it becomes.
Creator rights intact
Submission does not transfer rights. Selected works are screened with full attribution. Your film stays yours.
Best AI Short Film
AI-assisted short film. Any subject, any style.
Best AI Documentary
Non-fiction. AI-assisted production. Any length.
Best AI Music Video
Music-driven visual work. AI-generated or augmented.
Best Experimental Film
Genre-defying, abstract, or avant-garde AI filmmaking.
Best Hindi Short Film
Short film in Hindi language. Any subject.
Best Telugu Short Film
Short film in Telugu language. Any subject.
Best Tamil Short Film
Short film in Tamil language. Any subject.
Best Micro Drama (under 3 min)
Under 3 minutes. Vertical or landscape. High impact, short form.
People's Choice
Any format. Audience-voted. Most resonant film wins.
Best First Film
First-time filmmakers only. Your debut AI-assisted work.
Submissions
Open now
First Light accepts rolling submissions.
Review
Ongoing
Every submission reviewed by the curatorial team.
Selections
Announced in waves
Selected works notified directly by email.
Screening
Date TBA
First Light screening announced once the selection set is confirmed.
Get notified when First Light screening dates and selected works are announced.
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