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Creative hackathons / 2026

MIT Global AI Film Hack

An AI filmmaking hackathon bringing creators together through a structured collaborative production format.

Official website
2026-11-15Last editorial check
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An AI filmmaking hackathon bringing creators together through a structured collaborative production format.

Location
Cambridge · US
Official roster
The site combines judges and speakers in one roster; entries here are event speakers unless individual judging roles are specified.
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A story told in editions

2026

Season four: Open Your Eyes

Launched on 22 March with a 10 April deadline; summit and festival at MIT on 18–19 April, followed by global screenings and incubation from May to December.

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Programmes, honours & selection

2026

Character continuity and narrative

Encourages 2D, 3D, live-action hybrids and interactive forms, focusing on consistent characters, presence and emotion.

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The people behind the programme

Ruby YangSpeaker · 2026
Liam YoungSpeaker · 2026
Rudy R. RodriguezSpeaker · 2026
Dawei TongSpeaker · 2026
Jay ScheibSpeaker · 2026
Lev ManovichSpeaker · 2026
John RosenbergSpeaker · 2026
Sylke MeyerSpeaker · 2026

No jury roster has been documented here yet. Speakers, organisers and creators are identified by their actual roles.

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Work worth discovering

Titles, distinctions and official sources, organised by year.

The archive is growing

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From discovery to participation

Deadlines, fees, formats, premiere and language requirements may change between editions. Consult the official call and rules linked below.

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Follow every fact to its source

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Official websitemitaifilmhack.comChecked 2026-11-15

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