Submission until April 10 2026
This is not just a hackathon. It is a global call to reimagine character, storytelling, and the future of cinema. Founded at MIT in 2023, Global AI Film Hack is one of the earliest and most internationally recognized platforms dedicated to AI Filmmaking, media art, and next-generation storytelling. Each year, it brings together filmmakers, artists, researchers, technologists, students, and creative pioneers from around the world to explore how AI is transforming the language of film, digital media, and immersive experience.
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Event schedule
• March 22 – April 10 — Online Global Hackathon
(Discord group, team formation, sponsor credits, and online workshops begin!)
• April 18–19 — Summit & Festival @ MIT
Awards
1 Short Film Track
Best Film
Best Animation
Best Leading Character
Best Supporting Character
Best Narrative
Best Visual
Best Music & Sound
Best Creative AI
2 Innovation Track
Best MicroDrama
Best Music Video
Best Interactive Film
Best XR Film
“🏆 Short Film and Innovation Track Winners Prizes 🏆
• Spotlight Showcased on official website, social channels and media partners.
• Best Film will receive $10k+ Valued Production Support to develop your work into a feature film.
• Global screening opportunities with our festical partners like SXSW, Cinequest, Beijing IFF, HarvardXR and more!
• Research publication with MIT core team on AI Filmmaking at top Conference like CVPR.”
3 Partnership Track
🏆 Autodesk Research Residency Prize 🏆
🥇 Winner: (Working with Flow Studio) Eligible for the Autodesk Research Residency Program, with opportunities to:
• Collaborate with creative technologists and researchers
• Receive support from Autodesk Research
• Access Autodesk tools for your project
• Explore advanced Technology Centers in Boston, Toronto, and San Francisco”
🏆 Flick Award🏆
🥇Winner:
• Flick Filmmaker Residency Summer 2026 Seat — mentorship and production support for your next film: https://flick.art/residency
• One-year free Flick Studio Subscription ($1440 value)
• Featured spotlight on Flick’s app homepage and social media channels”
🏆 TapNow Award 🏆
🥇 Winner: 100k Tapies ➕Lv4 Creator Role
⭐ Honorable Nominee (x3): 50k tapies + Lv4 Creator Role
• Featured spotlight on TapTV
($10k+ value in total)”
🏆 Pixverse Award 🏆
🥇 Winner: One-year Premium Subscription + 100,000 Credits
⭐ Honorable Nominee (x3): 3-month Pro Subscription
✨ Winner Benefits (All Awardees)
• Spotlight Feature — Showcased on PixVerse’s official website and social channels
• Festival Circuit — Top-tier works get showcased at major film festivals via PixVerse’s industry network — from Busan to Berlinale and beyond
• CPP Priority Access — Priority enrollment in our Creative Partner Program:
• CLI Ready — A fully-loaded account for seamless PixVerse CLI access
• Career Fast Track — Priority consideration for PixVerse Intern&Full-time positions when you apply”
🏆 OpenArt Award 🏆
🥇 Winner：1 year wonder plan(1440$)
⭐ Nominee (x3)：6 months infinite plan (1000$)
• Priority to be enrolled in open artist/creative partner program
Spotlight feature – opportunity to be showcased on official social channels（500K followers）
• Enrollment into openart affiliate program
• Priority considered for openart intern or full-time roles when applicable”
