AAIFF Global GenJam, virtual, 48 hours, October 8 to 10

The AAIFF Global GenJam is a free, 48-hour virtual hackathon and creative jam, running October 8 to 10 in partnership with Machine Cinema.

Creators and developers anywhere in the world can apply, and the winning work screens at Zach Theater on October 17.

Two days of building, and the best of it ends up on a real theater screen in front of the whole festival! 🎬

Pick Your Track 🎥

🛠 Engineering, sponsored by Texel AI. Build an app or solution on the Texel API.

🎬 Short Film, sponsored by Cannon Studio. A one to five minute short on the prompt Go Your Own Way, any genre, any style.

Apply Before Thursday →

What You Win 🏆

Win your track and your work plays on the big screen at Zach Theater on Saturday, October 17, with the festival audience watching!

Then you're called up at the AAIFF awards show that night. ✨

Each sponsor picks its own winner, and every track comes with a prize in cash, credits, or both.

How to Get In 🎟

Space is limited and entry is by application. Apply with a link to your portfolio, reel, or wherever your work lives.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and accepted participants get the exact start time and meeting link.

Apply Before Thursday →

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