Hailuo AI (MiniMax) x NYU GenART AI Film Hackathon
Winners Are Here!
Thank you for your patience and your incredible creativity — we had over 2000 registrations from around the world 🌍
🏆 Here are our 5 category winners: ✨ Best Experimental – A Dream About to Awaken
🎵 Best Music Video – Roam
🎬 Best Narrative – OINK
💡 Best Technical Innovation – We Must Break Free
🎨 Most Creative AI Usage – BACKROOMS
Each winner gets $500, a 3-month Hyper3D Pro membership, and will join the Hailuo Creator Partnership Program (CPP) 🤝
🎉 Over 40 nominations will receive a 1-month Hyper3D membership, 1-month Hailuo AI unlimited credits, and an invite to apply to Hailuo CPP
All films are now LIVE on YouTube! 🔗
Hailuo AI (MiniMax) x NYU GenART AI Film Hackathon
🔥 $2,500 in Prizes | Free Hailuo AI Credits | Hybrid Event
Calling all filmmakers, digital artists, AI enthusiasts, and creative disruptors! Join us for a 24-hour sprint to push the boundaries of AI-powered storytelling. This isn’t just another hackathon—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of cinematic innovation.
Co-hosted by Hailuo AI (MiniMax) and NYU Tisch GenART, this film hackathon features $2,500 in prizes, free Hailuo AI credits, and on-site mentoring to push the boundaries of storytelling.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Important Note: Join our Discord Channel for mentorship and credit if you sign up late!!!
🚀 Why You Can't Miss This
Unlimited HailuoAI (MiniMax) credits: Dive into one of the most advanced AI art platforms—MiniMax —with unlimited free access to VIDEO/IMAGE/AUDIO models! during this event! Create, experiment, and push boundaries with cutting-edge tools.
🎨 Collaboration with NYU Tisch GenART: Co-hosted by GenART student club under NYU Tisch School of the Arts, this event bridges academia and AI innovation. Join us in-person at NYU’s Brooklyn campus or participate remotely—your choice!
🌍 Open to All: No restrictions on age, skill level, or experience—just bring your creativity! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or an AI curious newbie, this is for you.
💡 Mentorship from Professional Creators: Get guidance from Chris First, who runs the largest generative AI community on X (Twitter), and other AI filmmaking pioneers for real-time feedback.
🏆 $2500 Prizes in 5 Categories:
Best Narrative
Best Experimental
Most Creative AI Usage
Best Technical Innovation
Best Music Video
🍴 Lunch & Snacks Provided: We’ve got you covered with lunch and snacks on-site—fuel up and keep the creativity flowing!
📅 Hackathon Timeline:
April 12: Kickoff + AI Masterclass → Hacking Begins (Lunch Provided)
April 13: Submissions → Global Screening → Awards
April 21: Winners Announced
📍 Hybrid Participation:
Join us at NYU's Brooklyn campus (370 Jay St) or participate remotely
🎯 Who Should Join?
✔ Film students wanting AI edge
✔ Digital artists exploring new mediums
✔ Techies passionate about creative AI
✔ Absolute beginners curious about filmmaking
Meet our Judges!
❓Q&A
Q: Can I take the workshop online?
A: Yes, we will provide a Zoom link on April 12 at 11 AM EST before the event starts.
Q: When does the competition start, and when is the deadline?
A: It starts at noon EST on April 12, and submissions are due by 3 PM EST on April 13.
Q: Does all content have to be generated with Hailuo AI? Is it possible to generate music using Hailuo AI?
A: All videos must be 100% Hailuo AI-generated. All participants will also have unlimited access to Hailuo AI’s (MiniMax) audio and image models—so feel free to create freely!
Q: When will I receive Hailuo AI credits, and how long will they last?
A: We will grant access on April 10th, and you will have unlimited Hailuo AI credits for five days.
🚨 Hurry! Sign up now for more exciting details and updates~