Best International AI Film · Winner 2026

The Trials

The Trials

The Trials

By Wonder Studios

· London

A young woman shields a cheetah from a wall of fire, from The Trials
Watch on Wonder TV
Watch on Wonder TV

Watch on Wonder TV

The film

A grieving girl and an injured cheetah may decide the fate of all life on Earth. Directed by Hal Watmough for Wonder Studios.

A grieving girl and an injured cheetah may decide the fate of all life on Earth. Directed by Hal Watmough for Wonder Studios.

From the judges

“Fantastic.” “A masterpiece.” “One of the greatest examples of what AI is capable of today.”

“Fantastic.” “A masterpiece.” “One of the greatest examples of what AI is capable of today.”

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The People’s Choice trophy at The Australian AI Film Awards 2026

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THE 2026 AWARDS
THE 2026 AWARDS

THE 2026 AWARDS