Update
International Jury Panel to Be Revealed
A panel of filmmakers, AI researchers, and critics will select the official programme for the festival's first edition.
Inaugural EditionMuscat, Oman
Where AI Meets Cinema
Bridging Cultures, Creativity, and Innovation Through Storytelling
About the Festival
Muscat AI Film Festival
The Muscat AI Film Festival is a pioneering platform where artificial intelligence meets cinematic artistry — positioning Muscat at the forefront of the next era of storytelling.
- AI Cinema
- Global Competition
- Inaugural 2026
- Produced by
- EATCO
- Edition
- MAIFF 2026 — Inaugural
- Press Conference
- 4 August 2026
- Festival Opens
- 19 January 2027
- Host City
- Muscat, Oman
- Main Venue
- Royal Opera House
- 30+
- Countries invited
- 100 films
- Creators expected
- 18
- Award categories
- 50+
- Media outlets
- 5M+
- Media reach
- OMR 20,000
- Grand prize
MAIFF 2026
The countdown to Muscat has begun
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Latest
From the festival
Announcements, programme news, and the dates that matter as MAIFF 2026 takes shape.
Key dates
- Press Conference
- Submissions Open
- Grand Finale & Awards
The Programme
Six pillars, one festival
What unfolds across ten days in Muscat — from competitive cinema to the people building it.
Film Competition
Global AI film competition with 18 awards, hosted at the Royal Opera House.
Knowledge Programme
Panels, talks, and masterclasses exploring AI, cinema, and storytelling.
Creator Labs
Hands-on workshops using real AI tools; participants produce films during the festival.
AI Film Market
Pitching space connecting filmmakers with producers and platforms.
Industry Summit
Studios, platforms, and AI companies connect — deals, insights, collaborations.
Cultural Village
Public festival zone with activations — SMEs, food, installations, and screenings.
Partnerships
Let's build the future of cinema together
Interested in collaborating with MAIFF? We'd love to hear from you — don't hesitate to reach out.
- Sponsor
- Partner
- Vendor
- Media
- Other
Sponsors, partners, vendors, and media — tell us what you have in mind and our team will get back to you.
Or email us directlyinfo@eatcooman.com
Send EnquirySubmissions open
Position your film at the frontier of cinema
Join filmmakers from around the world shaping the future of AI-driven storytelling in Muscat, Oman.