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We Are Human Festival: AI at the service of humanity
More than 2,100 films created with AI from 140 countries: the Forum des images hosts the first edition of the We Are Human Festival, a free day on creation and human rights in the age of artificial intelligence.
Forum des images (Paris 1st)
About
Artificial intelligence is already in editing rooms, writing workshops, and newsrooms. It creates images, mimics voices, and recomposes archives. The We Are Human Festival places humans at the center of the conversation: not to be for or against AI, but to question what we want to preserve, transmit, and build.
Its first edition is dedicated to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." More than 2,100 films from over 140 countries responded to the call. Each work is accompanied by an Ethical Notebook, in which its author documents the tools used and the place of the human in the creation.
On the program, four major conversations bringing together researchers, creators, media, and tech actors:
14:15 to 15:15 · Inside the minds of machines
15:30 to 16:30 · The war of imaginaries: Media & narratives
16:45 to 17:45 · Creating with the "Monster"?
18:00 to 19:00 · Artificial power: Geopolitics & human rights
From 16:45 to 19:00, the 22 films of the Official Selection, from 20 countries, are screened continuously, with free admission.
From 19:30 to 21:15, awards ceremony: Grand Prix, Best Screenplay, and Ethics Prize, awarded by a jury bringing together Daniel Khamdamov (ARTE), Déborah Papiernik (Ubisoft), Fatimah Hossaini (visual artist and photographer), Vincent Ravalec (writer, screenwriter, and director), and Yacine Aït Kaci (creator of Elyx, UN digital ambassador).
Our take on this event
Forget the usual headlines about AI and step into a space that puts real human creativity at the center of the screen. This festival gathers thinkers and creators to weigh in on how digital innovation shapes our shared values and future narratives. Catch compelling short films from around the globe that challenge the line between algorithm and artistic expression.
The We Are Human Festival arrives at the Forum des images on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, to examine the role of artificial intelligence in modern creativity. Aimed at audiences aged 12 and up, the event explores how AI reshapes filmmaking and writing while maintaining a focus on human dignity and ethical standards. Inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the program features expert discussions and film screenings. Attendance is entirely free of charge, but guests must register in advance as capacity is limited. Please note that all minors are required to be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the event.
On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 14:00 to 21:15, the Forum des images hosts the We Are Human Festival, an event dedicated to the intersection of AI and human rights. Designed for visitors aged 12 and older, the schedule features four major discussions with experts from the tech and media sectors: 'Inside the Machine's Mind' (14:15), 'The War of Imaginations' (15:30), 'Creating with the Monster?' (16:45), and 'Artificial Power: Geopolitics & Human Rights' (18:00).
Between 16:45 and 19:00, 22 films from the official selection will be screened continuously. Each film is presented with an 'Ethical Notebook' documenting the creative process. The event concludes with an awards ceremony from 19:30 to 21:15, where the Grand Prize, Best Screenplay, and Ethics Prize will be presented by a jury including Daniel Khamdamov, Déborah Papiernik, Fatimah Hossaini, Vincent Ravalec, and Yacine Aït Kaci.
Admission is free for all sessions, though registration is mandatory due to limited capacity. Minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
