An invitation to shape history
Join the founding jury of AI cinema
Global AI Cinema · Jury Council · 2026
Cinema is being rewritten. The tools have changed. The stories are just beginning.
We are assembling the first permanent jury body to define what excellence means in this new era — and we are looking for the minds who can hold that standard.
01 · Who we seek
Four jury disciplines
Film & Direction jury — what you will do
Evaluate 30–40 shortlisted films per cycle across 5 artistic dimensions
Contribute written jury statements for selected works
Participate in deliberation sessions (remote or in-person)
Co-sign the annual GACA Selection with the full jury body
Help define and evolve evaluation criteria for your discipline
02 · What membership means
Founding jury privileges
I
Founding status
Permanent recognition as a founding member of the GACA Jury Council
II
Academy membership
First-cohort access to the AI Cinema Academy when it launches
III
Global network
Direct access to filmmakers, researchers, and institutions worldwide
IV
Curatorial credit
Your selections published under your name in the official record
03 · How it works
The process
01
Apply
Submit your profile and a brief statement of intent
02
Review
The founding committee reviews within 7 days
03
Invitation
Accepted members receive a formal invitation letter
04
Onboard
30-minute orientation call and access to the jury portal
05
Begin
First selection cycle starts the following month
Apply for jury membership
All applications are reviewed personally. We respond to every submission.