Los Angeles · 2027 · Founding Open Call

VARIANT

OUTSIDE
THE MODEL.

An international festival for film, motion and visual art created with artificial intelligence — from AI-aided and AI-enhanced work to hybrid and fully generated media.
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What we are looking for

THE WORK COMES FIRST.

Live action can meet generation. Photography can become motion. Traditional illustration can mix with models, VFX, 3D and code. There is no minimum percentage of AI. We care about the idea, the craft and what the technology made possible.
FILM

Narrative, documentary, experimental, live action and hybrid cinema.

MOTION

Animation, motion design, music visuals, VFX and generative moving image.

VISUAL ART

Photography, illustration, static digital art, generative art and mixed media.

OPEN

Installation, interactive, spatial, audiovisual and work that doesn't fit an existing category.

Los Angeles 2027

GET IT OUT
OF THE FEED.

Selected work will be considered for screenings, gallery presentation, large-scale projection, installation and live audiovisual environments at the Los Angeles festival — with additional opportunities for special nighttime exhibitions and cultural events.
Founding Open Call

BE FIRST.

We’re preparing the inaugural VARIANT open call. Join for submission dates, festival announcements and artist opportunities.

Worldwide. Film, motion and static visual art. AI-aided, AI-enhanced, hybrid and fully AI-generated work are welcome.

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Contact

LET'S MAKE
SOMETHING NEW.

Artists, jurors, venues, cultural partners and technology partners: hello@variantfest.com

Festival contact.