EXCLUSIVE: A generative AI film competition is coming to LA Tech Week next month, and submissions are now open to join.
FBRC.AI has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to co-host the inaugural event, dubbed the Culver Cup, which will give filmmakers, developers and creatives access to artificial intelligence tools to experiment and create original short films.
The top eight projects will be screened at the Culver Theater on October 14, as part of LA Tech Week. The screening will be followed by live judging sessions.
“We are excited to partner with AWS to showcase the next generation of filmmakers at our inaugural Culver Cup. This one-of-a-kind event challenges participants to push the boundaries of storytelling and innovation, using these tools to boost their human creativity and create something totally new and unexpected,” said Todd Terrazas, Co-Founder of FBRC.ai.
Terrazas is also the principal organizer for AI on the Lot, the largest AI conference for media and entertainment which last occurred in May in Los Angeles and also recently hosted a a pop-up event at the Toronto International Film Festival.
To be considered for the Culver Cup, creators must submit samples of their work by September 14.
From there, 50 of the top creators will be selected to participate, creating short films based on a creative treatment from director David Slade (Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) and 3D assets provided by Global Objects.
The top 4 creators will be awarded prizes, including AWS credits and access to Dream Machine by Luma AI and Playbook3D’s web platform for future AI-driven film projects and opportunities for mentorship from industry veterans.
See a schedule of the key dates below. Interested participants can find out more here.
- September 14, 2024: Applications Close – Creators submit links to their creative work to be evaluated and chosen as one of the 50 Creators.
- September 16, 2024: 50 Creators Selected – Creators are selected and receive a creative brief and asset package to use in the creation of their short film.
- October 5, 2024: Submissions Close – The 50 Creators submit their final short films to be evaluated and chosen for the Elite Eight of the Culver Cup.
- October 7, 2024: Elite Eight Selected – 8 short films will be chosen to be showcased and compete head-to-head live at the Culver Cup.
- October 14, 2024: The Culver Cup LIVE! Red carpet event for creators and fans showcasing the competing Elite Eight short films with the Culver Cup Champion chosen at the historic Culver Theater during LA Tech Week. The audience will witness screenings of the finalists’ films, followed by a live judging session featuring a panel of esteemed industry experts.
