Tribeca Studios and OpenAI Launch AI-Integrated Film Program

Tribeca Studios and OpenAI have partnered to create an AI-integrated short film program for the 2026 Tribeca Festival, offering filmmakers access to AI tools, funding, and mentorship.

Tribeca Studios has partnered with OpenAI to establish an AI-integrated short film program for the upcoming Tribeca Festival. This initiative will select two filmmakers to create live-action shorts using OpenAI's tools, with the films set to premiere at the 2026 festival. The program also includes funding, training, and mentorship for the selected filmmakers.

The collaboration aims to explore the integration of AI in filmmaking, providing filmmakers with advanced tools to enhance traditional filmmaking processes. This initiative follows a previous AI film program by Tribeca, which showcased shorts created using OpenAI's Sora model. The new program underscores Tribeca's commitment to innovation in storytelling and supporting artists willing to experiment with new technologies.

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