What is Warsaw Glitch?

Warsaw Glitch is an international film and digital festival exploring cinema, animation, internet-native storytelling and emerging creative technologies. It brings together filmmakers, artists, producers, studios, educators, technologists and audiences interested in how moving images are changing.

When and where is Warsaw Glitch 2026?

Warsaw Glitch takes place August 28-30, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. The festival brings together screenings, talks, workshops, competitions, industry events and special evening formats across the venue.

Entry to the open zone, screenings, the Academy, creator talks and open panels, is free with registration, and places are limited. The International Producers Forum is a separate, paid industry pass. Full details are on the Tickets page.

How do I submit a film or project?

Submissions are handled through the official Submit a Film page. Current categories, eligibility requirements, deadlines and technical delivery details are available there.

Is Warsaw Glitch only about AI?

No. The festival explores cinema and moving-image culture broadly. AI-supported work is one part of the conversation, alongside animation, film craft, internet-native formats, technology, authorship, visual culture and the future of production.

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28 August 2026Programme

Screening: the Polish team’s films from the Machine Cinema GenJam™ Director's Cup 2026

Friday, Aug 28, 12:00-12:30, ACADEMY, Warsaw Presidential Hotel. A screening of the films made in the hackathons: GenJam™ and GenJam Online. These are not pieces polished over months but things built in a few dozen hours by teams that mostly met on the spot. That is why they show what finished productions hide: where generative tools genuinely speed the work up, where they fall apart, and what people do when there is no time to smooth anything over.

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Friday, Aug 28 · 12:00-12:30 · ACADEMY · Warsaw Presidential Hotel

Screening: the Polish team’s films from the Machine Cinema GenJam™ Director's Cup 2026

A screening of the films made in the hackathons: GenJam™ and GenJam Online. These are not pieces polished over months but things built in a few dozen hours by teams that mostly met on the spot. That is why they show what finished productions hide: where generative tools genuinely speed the work up, where they fall apart, and what people do when there is no time to smooth anything over.

What can you actually make in a few dozen hours?
Where do generative tools speed things up, and where do they fail?
How does a hackathon film differ from a production made over months?

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