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BIONIC AWARDS — AI FILM FESTIVAL FOR BOLD STORYTELLERS (London)

The Bionic Awards is an independent AI film festival celebrating creativity in the age of AI. Founded by Alex Pell and Andy Gordon with London roots but global ambitions, Bionic spotlights the next wave of creative AI talent across film, advertising, and creator content. The inaugural AI Creator Showcase took place in London. Categories span branded films, experimental pilots, viral content, and digital-out-of-home installations. Getting shortlisted earns creators a place at the live showcase event.

Deadline

2025/26 edition deadline was January 25, 2026. Watch bionicawards.com for next edition.

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Cost

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Format

AI-generated films, branded content, experimental pilots, creator content, and digital installations.

Eligibility

Global — filmmakers, agencies, creators using AI in visual storytelling.

What You Get

Screening at the Bionic AI Creator Showcase in London. Awards across multiple categories. Industry exposure in the UK creative and advertising scene.

What to Submit

AI film or creative work via the Bionic Awards website.

Insider Tips

Bionic deliberately positions itself as independent — not tied to any AI platform. This gives it credibility as a creator-first festival. The advertising and branded content categories mean this bridges the gap between art and commercial work. The London base provides UK market access for African creators.

Watch bionicawards.com for next edition announcement (expected mid-2026).

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