We are thrilled to announce a brand-new track as part of MIT AI Film Hack: The Next Generation — the first-ever international open call for AI Films created by teenagers.

At MIT AI Film Hack, we believe AI is not just transforming the film industry, it’s opening the doors of creativity to everyone. Most importantly, it’s empowering the next generation to explore filmmaking as a new form of artistic expression. In the future, we envision AI filmmaking becoming as accessible and intuitive to young creators as drawing and painting.

We are calling to all students aged 18 and under, who have not enrolled to college yet to submit your AI Short Film to our inaugural Next Generation AI Film Open Call!

– Eligibility: Creators aged 18 or younger, not yet attending college
– Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
– Selected Films Announced: October 2025
– Showcase: Selected films will be featured on our official website and other potential events

We also welcome collaboration from high schools, educational institutes, and AI companies interested in supporting the future of AI-powered creative education.

For partnership or sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to: mitaifilmhack@gmail.com.

Let’s inspire the filmmakers of tomorrow — today!

Submit your film here by Sept 30, 2025!

Participation Rules

1. Age Requirement

AI film creators must have been 18 years of age or younger at the time of production, with teachers and other mentors acting in advisory roles only. There are no restrictions on nationality or background.

2. Team Size

Each AI film team could have at most five creators.

1. Theme Relevance

Your film should choose one out of these three MIT AI Film Hack themes: “Tell me your dream”, “Space I called home”, “Dance in Life”. You could have your own interpretation and film name.

2. AI Relevance

Your film should incorporate at least one AI technology.

3. Length

Your film should be 1-5 minutes long.

4. Originality

Your film should be created specifically for this open call and not previously submitted in other events, film festivals, or competitions.

5. Content

Your film is appropriate for the general public, and does not contain inappropriate or unlawful materials.

6. Copyright

Your team has all rights necessary to submit the Film, including without limitation, the title or rights in any content, trademarks, artwork, text, and/or music featured in the Film Submission.  All copyrighted material used in the film must be properly licensed and attributed. 

7. Acknowledgment

Your film should include a credit for the “2025 MIT AI Film Hack Next Generation”, our logo (see below) , and all used AI tools at the end of the film.

8. Publicity

By submission, you grant the MIT AI Filmmaking Hackathon and its sponsors and collaborators the right and license to use, distribute, and publicly display the film and related information for use in advertising and marketing, without any additional approval or consideration.

9. Completeness

Incomplete films, as determined by our committee, will not be screened to maintain the quality of the event.

10. Language

All films must be in English or subtitled in English. 

NextGeneration Track Schedule

September. 30. 2025

Submission Deadline is 11:59 pm EST,September.30.2025.

October. 2025

Selected Films Announcement

Looking forward to seeing your work!

Submit your film here by Sept 30, 2025!