Event End Date: January 11, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Cost: $79 – $688
Location Map:
Location: San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Date: Jan 10, 2026 – 1pm
SVAIFF, Silicon Valley AI Film Festival, San Jose City Hall, San Jose, CA
SVAIFF represents the inaugural film festival globally that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence, cinema, and innovative technology. Located in the core of Silicon Valley, it serves not only as a showcase but also as an international platform where creators, technology providers, and investors converge to influence the future of filmmaking.
WITH AI, YOU ARE THE FILM MASTER!
With AI, you become the master of film. Envision something extraordinary at night, and by the next morning, you could bring it to life and achieve victory. SVAIFF promotes this ethos of accessible creativity through live AI demonstrations, immersive installations, and interactive storytelling formats.
Situated in Silicon Valley, it unites filmmakers, engineers, designers, and visionaries to redefine the future of storytelling.
Global Connection & Timeline
Star Alliance Culture Inc. has officially revealed its primary partners for the 2025 Silicon Valley AI Film Festival across key regions.
The exclusively authorized regional agents are:
Beijing, China: Universal Wind (Beijing) Advertising Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Wuyou Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Boston, USA: Boston International Media Consulting Inc.
Xi’an, China: Shenyi Cultural Communication (Chongqing) Co., Ltd.
London, United Kingdom
As officially designated partners, these firms will oversee festival promotion, film submissions, and associated collaborations within their authorized regions. Their collective efforts will propel the global advancement of AI filmmaking.
Phase 1: Global Pre-Selection
Regional rounds in Silicon Valley, Boston, London, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an will identify the leading AI film projects.
Phase 2: The Grand Finale – January 2026
A two-day international event in Silicon Valley.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
VIP Red Carpet Arrival
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Opening Ceremony of the Inaugural Silicon Valley AI Film Festival
Keynote Speaker – Gary Yu
02:30 PM – 02:40 PM
2026 Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Robot Show – Unitree Robotics
02:40 PM – 03:10 PM
Panel: Public Policy Encouraging AI Creators for Civic Education
03:10 PM – 03:20 PM
2026 Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Fashion Show – Marina Sofia
03:20 PM – 03:30 PM
Keynote Speaker – Jonathan Yunger
03:30 PM – 03:40 PM
2026 Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Chinese Dress Show – “Yue Ji”
03:40 PM – 03:50 PM
Keynote Speaker – Lu Chuan
03:50 PM – 04:30 PM
Finalist Films Screening
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Feature-Length AI Film “The Wolves”
Global Premiere – Bing He
Sunday, January 11, 2026
09:00 AM – 01:30 PM
Screening of 100 Shortlisted Films
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM
VIP Red Carpet Arrival
02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
Book Launch: “Wulou”
Author: Xinhua Lu
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM
2026 Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Swimwear Show
03:00 PM – 03:45 PM
Panel: Collaboration and Conflict Between Traditional Films and AI Films
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM
Keynote Speaker – Elena Shao
04:00 PM – 04:45 PM
Panel: Copyright Issues of IP Generated by AI Films
04:45 PM – 05:00 PM
2026 Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Evening Gown Show
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Awards Ceremony of the Inaugural Silicon Valley AI Film Festival
06:30 PM – 09:30 PM
VIP Reception Dinner
(VIP Celebration Dinner $688 per person, limited to 200 guests)
Silicon Valley Fashion Week × SVAIFF
When Artificial Intelligence Intersects with High Fashion — A Joint Celebration of Creativity
In an effort to provide a wider and more varied creative experience for our audience, Silicon Valley Fashion Week will be officially incorporated into the Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF).
This year’s festival will not only honor the advancements in AI filmmaking — it will also serve as a global platform for fashion, design, and artistic expression.
As part of the festival’s agenda, we will showcase:
Prominent runway models from Silicon Valley Fashion Week, participating on the red carpet and acting as ambassadors for the award ceremony.
Renowned fashion designers and brands, presenting original collections inspired by technology, AI aesthetics, and cinematic narratives.
A unique red-carpet fashion showcase, where AI, film, and haute couture intersect.
Exclusive fashion × AI collaborative exhibitions, highlighting digital design, virtual costume creation, and next-generation creative tools.
For our attendees, this signifies that SVAIFF transcends a mere film competition — it represents a comprehensive cultural celebration that fuses cinema, AI innovation, and high fashion.
Guests at the Silicon Valley AI Film Festival will experience both the most advanced AI films in the world and the allure of the runway energy from Silicon Valley Fashion Week. Creators, designers, models, technology innovators, and film enthusiasts will converge in one location — establishing SVAIFF as a pivotal event where the future of creativity is shaped.
Join us as we blend technology, storytelling, and style, and redefine the concept of a film festival.
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