VIA Journal
Notes on
AI cinema.
Festival guides, event explainers, and practical writing for filmmakers working with AI across Europe.
AI Film Festivals in Italy: The Complete 2026 Season
One season, three Italian cities, and a single question: what does cinema become when filmmakers work with AI rather than around it?
20 July 2026 · 6 min read
Rome AI Festival 2026: Films, Talks and the New Language of Cinema
The Rome AI Festival takes place on 19 September 2026 — a European festival of AI film screenings, artist talks and creative tools, organised by VIA.
22 July 2026 · 5 min read
Turin Hackathon 2026: From Idea to Film Prototype
The VIA Turin Hackathon on 10 October 2026 puts filmmakers, developers and designers in cross-disciplinary teams to build a working film prototype.
25 July 2026 · 5 min read
Florence AI Cinema Night 2026: New Films, Historic Room
Florence AI Cinema Night on 15 November 2026 closes the VIA season with a curated evening of AI cinema, talks and live exchange in a historic cinema.
28 July 2026 · 4 min read
What Is AI Cinema? A Guide for European Filmmakers
AI cinema explained: what the term covers, which parts of production it actually changes, the open questions around authorship, and where to see the work.
30 July 2026 · 7 min readFilmmakers, cultural partners, studios, and institutions