AI Filmmaking Hack-a-Thon
Where AI Meets Storytelling
6 hours.
1 film.
Endless
possibilities.
Powered by human creativity.
Enhanced by AI.
The EXNW AI Filmmaking Hack-a-Thon is a 6-hour, in-person filmmaking competition in which Teams use AI tools (e.g., Runway, Pika, Kling, MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Suno, etc.) to conceive, produce, and deliver a completed short film — all within a single day.
No prior AI experience is required; creativity and teamwork are the only prerequisites.
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Create
a 90-125 second short film
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Integrate AI
tools into your creative process
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Collaborate
with fellow creators and industry mentors
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Showcase
your film and win recognition
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July 24, 2026
The Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC -
Only 10 teams Will be selected
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Applications Close June 8, 2026
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AI + Human Creativity
Creating ethically responsible stories that move us with 3 pre-event webinars open to public.
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AI As a Creative Partner
From ideation to visuals to editing—AI expands what’s possible so storytellers can go further.
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Tools. Talent. Story.
All working together.