TBWA launches all-AI film festival

Cat McGinn

June 18, 2025 9:14

TBWA Australia has launched the country’s first dedicated generative artificial intelligence film festival, aiming to put Australia on the global creative map for its use of AI.

The Disrupt AI Film Festival (DAIFF), which is now open for entries at daiff.com.au, has opened a call-out for short films created using AI, exploring the theme “Humans and their tools.”

The festival will culminate in a national showcase and live screening event on October 29, 2025, featuring commentary from creative leaders, and panels exploring ethics, talent, and the future of AI-powered storytelling.

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Cat McGinn

Cat McGinn is Head of Curation at Mumbrella, leading flagship events and writing on creativity, AI and cultural change.

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1 COMMENTS

Anonymous 18 Jun 25

Would they do it if they couldn’t attach the tired agency motivator of “the first to market”.

Note the jury president saying the reason BMEOF won at Cannes is because it’s the exact opposite of this.

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