AI Filmmaking Masterclass + Hackathon

Stop making AI slop. Make a short AI film in one day, then screen it that night. This practical masterclass teaches you to direct AI like a film director. You will work on story, camera choices, visual consistency, editing, sound, and delivery. Start from here: During the morning session, Roan Weigert will show the full production process. You will apply it during the afternoon hackathon with support from AI filmmakers, technical partners, and other participants. What your ticket includes A two-hour AI filmmaking masterclassA hands-on team hackathonAccess to current image and video generation toolsSupport from partners working with frontier AI modelsA public film screening, judging, and awardsSponsored AI credits that you can use during the event and afterwardFull online course access, valued at $897Food and beverages Roan has directed more than 1,600 videos for 480+ companies across 6 countries. View his US portfolio and Brazil portfolio. His work has appeared on television, radio, in print, and online in the US and Brazil. He has published academic research, written a book about world models and video production, and produced viral videos. He also hosts the AI Insights San Francisco podcast. Roan is the DevRel AI Lead at GMI Cloud. He works directly with AI labs and tests video generation models before many of them reach public release. Partners from AI labs will demonstrate their technology and help teams during the hackathon. Sponsors will provide thousands of dollars in top AI tool credits for participants to use during the event and afterward, so they can continue creating. What you will learn How to direct a model instead of relying on longer promptsHow film language controls framing, lenses, lighting, and movementHow to write stronger hooks and pace a short storyHow to keep characters, products, and visual styles consistentHow to combine generated scenes with recorded footageHow to edit, add motion graphics, build the soundtrack, and finish the filmWhich tools to use for different types of projectsHow to turn the process into a repeatable production workflow Agenda 9:00–10:00 AM · Check-in and welcome10:00 AM–12:00 PM · AI filmmaking masterclass, coffee break, and featured partner sessions12:00–1:00 PM · Lunch and team formation1:00–5:00 PM · Hackathon5:00–7:00 PM · Film showcase, judging, and awards7:00 PM · Networking and closing Limited spots, application-based: AI builders, content creators, working editors and directors, top emerging film talent. Tell us what you make. No film experience needed for builders, no AI experience needed for filmmakers, the collision is the point. Here are some content you will learn: Viral mini drama content: Link Motion Graphics Animation with recorded footage: Link Integrate AI scenes with recorded scenes: Link The Multimodal Society · Where AI creators and builders meet the frontier. Past Events By This Team Apply to be a JUDGE, SPONSOR, or a VENUE PARTNER. Follow Liz on X, LinkedIn for future event announcements. All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.