Artificial intelligence emerged as a powerful creative partner rather than a replacement for human imagination at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026, where a special section dedicated to AI-generated films drew attention for its innovative storytelling and artistic experimentation. The “AI Films” category featured works from filmmakers across the world who used artificial intelligence to explore themes ranging from history and mythology to memory, creativity and cinema itself. Festival organisers said the films demonstrated how AI can help creators bring complex narratives to life in ways that would be difficult through conventional filmmaking techniques.