The Hollywood AI Short Film Awards celebrate a new generation of storytellers who utilize artificial intelligence to create or enhance short films, honoring the fusion of human emotion and machine innovation. The festival showcases AI-driven narratives, animations, documentaries, branded content, and music videos. Official selections are typically screened live in Los Angeles, California, with a past event scheduled for February 19, 2026. The event offers monetary awards, including a Grand Prize for the most outstanding short film created or enhanced with AI.