The 2026 festival
From November 5–14, XFLIKS brings online screenings together with festival activity in Toronto and Montréal, Canada. The programme spans narrative film, documentary, animation, experimental work and music films.
ABOUT XFLIKS
A global stage for artist-led AI cinema.
XFLIKS is an international film festival dedicated to extraordinary work made through meaningful collaboration between human artists and artificial intelligence.
Our curatorial standard
Technology alone does not make a film remarkable. XFLIKS selects work with a distinct point of view, intentional craft and a transparent creative process. Every selected filmmaker explains how AI contributed to the finished work.
Audience integrity
The Audience Laureate is decided through verified ballots: one authenticated person, one active vote per category and an auditable record that remains private until results are announced.
Festival facts
2026 dates: November 5–14. Voting closes November 14. Regular submission deadline: September 18. Festival languages and accessibility details will be published with the complete programme.