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1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Auckland, New Zealand
24
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- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
The 1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa is a New Zealand-based festival that showcases short films (up to two minutes, with a target of one minute) that utilize artificial intelligence in their creative, filming, editing, or storytelling processes. It aims to inspire participation and experimentation in AI tools for creative work, particularly among students and aspiring filmmakers [aicreativeindustries.nz](https://aicreativeindustries.nz/one-minute-ai-film-festival/), [aiforum.org.nz](https://aiforum.org.nz/event/ai-and-creativity-summit-2026/). The festival culminates with screenings and awards at the AI and Creativity Summit in Auckland, highlighting the intersection of AI and creative industries [aicreativeindustries.nz](https://aicreativeindustries.nz/one-minute-ai-film-festival/), [aiforum.org.nz](https://aiforum.org.nz/event/ai-in-creative-industries-summit/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
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Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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Festival Details
Founded
2024
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