Big News, Filmmakers! Submissions Are Officially OPEN on Hiike 🚀

These are the first submissions ever open on Hiike’s platform, and it’s only up from here!

Pick your festival (or submit to all three!), secure your spot on the big screen, and let’s make movie magic together.

AIMF — Artificial Intelligence Media Festival

Lights, camera, intelligence!

The Artificial Intelligence Media Festival (AIMF) is now accepting submissions for our 2025 showcase! Whether you're an AI filmmaker, animator, storyteller, composer, or technologist redefining creativity, we want to see your work. Categories include: Short Films | Digital Art | Narrative | Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror | Music Videos & more.

Festival Dates: Sept 5-7 • Regal Cinemas (Sherman Oaks Galleria, LA)

What to expect:

• Red-carpet premieres, screenings, & industry mixers
• Semi-formal Closing-Night dinner + Awards Gala
• A global stage in the heart of Los Angeles’ studio district

👉 SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT NOW!

AIMF (Artificial Intelligence Media Festival) is an international event showcasing films, music, and art created with artificial intelligence (AI) and computer-generated imagery (CGI). AIMF highlights filmmakers, artists, and digital content creators who integrate AI throughout their creative process—from scriptwriting and animation to editing and scoring—placing them at the forefront of multimedia storytelling. Located in the heart of the historic San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. TZIFF is centrally located to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Netflix and other major motion picture studios.

Our festival explores the creative connection between human imagination and artificial intelligence across diverse categories including Narrative Films, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror, Music Videos, Student Projects, Trailers, Digital Art, and beyond. From emerging creators experimenting with AI tools to established artists pushing into new creative spaces, AIMF provides a platform to amplify voices, build global connections, and explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling.

AIMF — "The Future of storytelling. Today!"

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

Where community meets global cinema!

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) is now accepting submissions for its 20th Annual Festival! Whether you’re an emerging storyteller, seasoned auteur, student filmmaker, or industry veteran, we want to celebrate your vision. Categories include: Narrative Features & Shorts | Documentary | Animation | Music Videos | Student & Local Spotlights | 40 & UP / 70 & UP | Veterans | and more.

Festival Season: April 2026 • Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister & San Juan Bautista— just south of Silicon Valley and north of Monterey County, surrounded by rolling mountains, award-winning wineries, and Michelin-star kitchens.

What to expect:

• Screenings in picturesque venues packed with film-loving audiences across five vibrant communities
• Programming that bridges the gap — spotlighting Latinx creators, marginalized voices, women’s empowerment, and true diversity & inclusion
• Daily filmmaker Q&As, expert panels, and eight year-round educational & mentorship programs
• Mixers, lounges, tributes, and red-carpet galas featuring 600+ filmmakers and 50+ industry pros
• A festival honored by MovieMaker as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World”

👉 SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW!

PJIFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has spent two decades championing inclusion, diversity, and women’s empowerment through the power of film. Last year alone, we showcased 300 films from 40+ countries, hosted six thought-provoking panels, and welcomed 650 filmmakers from around the globe. From youth workshops to the 70 & UP program, our initiatives foster cross-generational creativity, mentorship, and genuine community.

PJIFF — “Film changes the way we see each other.”

Easthampton Film Festival

New England heart. Global inspiration.
Festival Dates: April 2026 • Easthampton, Massachusetts

Since 2022, EFF has energized Western Mass with indie screenings, workshops, and talkbacks—spotlighting fresh voices from around the world while celebrating local talent.

What to expect

• Curated short-film blocks (doc, horror, family-friendly & more)
• Intimate filmmaker Q&As and community events
• A vibrant arts town packed with cafés, breweries, and live music

Bring your film, meet your audience, and soak up the valley vibes.
👉 SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW!

Opening submissions for these visionary festivals is a huge milestone for Hiike and for the filmmakers and festival partners who are believing in us from day one.

To our founding festivals: thank you for taking this leap with us and helping reshape the future of independent film distribution. We’re just getting started, and we couldn’t be more excited to grow alongside you.

See you on the submission dashboard— and soon, on the big screen.

— Brynne, Tyler & Jon (the Hiike founders)