The World AI Film Festival (WAIFF), which highlights the convergence of artificial intelligence and film, will open in Seoul this month for its first event in Asia. Aju Media Group is participating as a media partner for WAIFF Seoul 2026, which is part of a global expansion linked to the festival’s main event in France.
An opening ceremony and awards presentation will be held March 6 at Lotte Concert Hall, where winners in nine categories will be announced. The program will also include a special performance by singer Insooni and the Seocho Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Bae Jong-hoon, organizers said.
On March 7, Lotte Cinema World Tower will host the Creative Intelligence Forum with global speakers. The forum will discuss production innovation using generative AI and future strategies for K-content, with additional events including special screenings of award-winning works and talks with directors (GV).
The festival said Son Seung-hyun, CEO of Westworld, will serve as jury chair, with Nelson Shin, Nam Na-young and Jang Hang-jun among the jurors. Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between France and South Korea, the festival said actor Gong Li will serve as honorary chair.
■ WAIFF Seoul 2026 at a glance
● Dates: March 6, 2026 (Fri) to March 7, 2026 (Sat)
● Venues: Lotte Concert Hall (March 6), Lotte Cinema World Tower (March 7)
● Host/Organizer: WAIFF Organizing Committee; KBS N (host broadcaster)
● Media partner: Aju Media Group
● Contact: WAIFF Seoul 2026 secretariat
* This article has been translated by AI.
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