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London · 5 to 16 October 2026

Five days to make a pilot.Then the IMAX.

$50,000+ in prizes · Free to enter

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Footage from past winners in Cannes and London. This year's films take over after the premiere.

What happens

London 2026.The week ahead.

Filmmakers and AI developers make a pilot in five days, from Monday 5 October, 6.30pm to midday (UK time) on Sunday 11 October. The winning concept is developed into a funded series with our partners at Fairground.

The shortlist premieres on Friday 16 October at the IMAX, during the BFI London Film Festival. After the premiere you can watch every film here, see the winners and photographs from the week, and watch the wrap-up film.

Sign up on LumaBig Screen Hack London 2026
  1. Monday 5 October, 6.30pm · Wonder Studios, Hackney, and onlineKick-off
  2. 7.30pm on Monday 5 October, on our platformChallenges drop
  3. Midday Saturday 10 October · Early submissions are guaranteed to be judged.Judging opens
  4. Midday (UK time) on Sunday 11 OctoberSubmissions close
  5. Midday Monday 12 OctoberJudging closes
  6. The shortlist screens on Friday 16 October at the IMAXPremiere
The films

The films.After the premiere.

The films from Big Screen Hack London 2026 go up here after the premiere, every one playable and credited.

The community

Who's coming.

Filmmakers, AI builders and creators taking part this year. Make your profile to see who's coming and find a teammate.

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