The Continuum
June Screening
The First Edition
The first Dasein AI Film Festival took place on April 26, 2026, at Upcider, San Francisco. 22 films screened. 7 award winners. Two parts, a break, a full room.
It confirmed what the festival was built to be.
The Continuum — June 9, 2026 Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Upcider, 1160 Polk St FL 2, San Francisco, CA $13 — Limited to 50 spots
Sponsored by the Empathetic AI Institute
Being at the Edge of Presence
The first edition explored a precise axis. This gathering opens the field.
Not human. Not machine. But being itself.
The films presented here come from submissions that did not align with the first edition's specific theme — not excluded for lack of strength, but for existing beyond its frame. This is where they are seen.
Program Format — 10 to 15 curated short films — Total runtime under 100 minutes — One award: Audience Award
Followed by conversation, connection, and the continuation of the Dasein Creative Circle.
A Living Structure
Dasein now continues as a bi-monthly screening series, each edition built around a new theme. These themes evolve in dialogue with Raising AI: An Essential Guide to Parenting Our Future, opening different entry points into consciousness, intelligence, and being.
Each screening leads toward the next major festival — expanded in scale, duration, and scope — planned for 2027.
Driven by passion
Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
This isn’t just a business—it’s a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create work that matters, led by a shared commitment to quality and care.