About NAIFA
NAIFA is a FilmFreeway-recognized international AI film festival.
The nomorefrog™ AI Film Awards (NAIFA) is an international film festival established to celebrate the future of AI-powered filmmaking.
We welcome works that explore new forms of storytelling through artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and innovative creative approaches.
From AI films and animation to experimental films, music videos, visual art, and commercials, we seek bold works that expand the language of cinema.
NAIFA connects filmmakers, artists, technologists, and creators who are shaping the next generation of visual storytelling.
Selected works may be recognized as Official Selection, Finalist, Winner, or receive the Pink Frog Award.
At NAIFA, we believe technology does not replace creativity—it expands the possibilities of human expression.
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2026 Selection
The PINK FROG Award (GRAND PRIZE)
Milk Tea - Arthur Liew (Malaysia)
Best AI Short Film
Salty - Joran Daniel Chesney (United States)
Best AI Animation
Butterfly Eyes - Sohee Jeon (South Korea)
Best AI Music Video
Milk Tea - Arthur Liew (Malaysia)
Best AI Visual Art Film
Nuo drama rite - Max Liu (China)
Best AI Experimental Film
BLOOD DEBT - Arthur Liew (Malaysia)
Hybrid Screening
The nomorefrog™ AI Film Awards (NAIFA) is a hybrid film festival featuring both online and offline screening programs.
Official Selection works may be screened on OvAI, the festival's official screening partner platform.
Selected works may also be showcased at NAIFA's special in-person screening events, providing opportunities for filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals to connect.
Filmmakers retain full ownership and copyright of their submitted works. Screenings, exhibitions, and promotional use are limited to festival presentation and marketing purposes.
Through its online and offline programs, NAIFA connects creators with audiences and celebrates the future of AI-powered storytelling.
Awards
Official Selection
Officially selected works that showcase new possibilities in AI-powered filmmaking
Finalist
Officially selected works that have advanced to the final stage of competition
Winner
Works demonstrating outstanding achievement in creativity, storytelling, vision, impact, and audience engagement
The Pink Frog Awards
Awarded to works that present a bold and visionary approach to the future of AI-powered visual storytelling
Categories
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AI Short Film
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AI Animation
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AI Music Video
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AI Experimental Film
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AI Visual Art
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AI Commercial
Festival Director
All submissions are reviewed by the NAIFA Festival Director and the Selection Committee.
Entries are evaluated based on creativity, storytelling, artistic vision, impact, and audience engagement.
Official Selections, Finalists, Winners, and award recipients are determined through NAIFA's official judging process.
Jake Choi
Founder of nomorefrog™
With over 10 years of professional experience in film and video production, I explore new approaches to filmmaking by combining generative AI with cinematic storytelling.
I currently lead CHOICINE CO., LTD. and oversee nomorefrog™, where I develop AI-powered films, organize AI creator education and networking programs, and produce the NAIFA (nomorefrog™ AI Film Awards), an international AI film festival.
Rules & Terms
Only films created entirely with AI are eligible. We accept exclusively 100% AI-generated works and do not accept live-action footage.
Judging Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
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Creativity (Originality of concept and theme): 40 points
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Storytelling (Strength and structure of the narrative): 30 points
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Artistic Vision (Aesthetic execution): 10 points
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Impact (Message and emotional resonance): 10 points
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Audience Engagement (Effective use of AI technology): 10 points
To ensure fairness, all submissions are evaluated using the same standardized judging criteria.
Submission Rules
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Maximum runtime: 20 minutes
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All submissions must include a Vimeo or YouTube screening link, and the video must be available for download.
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For the 2026 NAIFA Summer Edition, a symbolic submission fee of USD $1 applies to all entries.
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Works that exceed the runtime limit or cannot be screened or downloaded will not be considered for judging.
Eligibility
he nomorefrog™ AI Film Awards (NAIFA) accepts only films created entirely with AI. We welcome exclusively 100% AI-generated works.
Creators from around the world are welcome to submit their work.
Year of Production
There is no restriction on the year of production.
Language
All submissions must include English subtitles.
Ownership & Rights
The submitter must own, have obtained, or otherwise lawfully secure all necessary rights, permissions, and licenses for all materials included in the submitted work, including but not limited to music, images, video, audio, and any other third-party content.
Multiple Submissions
Multiple submissions are welcome.
Each work must be submitted separately, and a separate submission fee is required for each entry.
Judging
All submitted works are reviewed by the Festival Director.
All decisions made by the festival are final and not subject to appeal.
Awards
Selected works may be recognized in one or more of the following categories:
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Official Selection
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Finalist
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Winner
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The Pink Frog Award
Refund Policy
All submission fees are non-refundable.
Responsibility
The festival is not responsible for any copyright infringement committed by the submitter.
The submitter assumes full responsibility for all content included in the submitted work.
Agreement
By submitting a work, the submitter acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all festival rules, terms, and conditions.