Archive · 30 Jan 2026
CINIC Hosts GenAI Film Hackathon
CINIC, an AI-powered talent platform, organized a fun and fast-paced filmmaking competition called the GenAI Micro Film Hackathon.
Over 250 people signed up, and 60 were chosen to make 90-second films using only AI tools.
The event took place at Annapurna Film School in Hyderabad and lasted for six hours.
A team of experts, including CV Rao and Yogesh KMC, judged the films.
The top three teams won exciting prizes like job opportunities and special access to AI platforms.
CINIC's goal is to help creative people connect with film studios using technology.
CINIC hosted a 6-hour GenAI Micro Film Hackathon at Annapurna Film School, Hyderabad.
Over 250 registrations were received, with 60 participants shortlisted to create 90-second films using AI tools.
The event focused on rapid storytelling, experimentation, and collaboration.
A jury of industry experts, including CV Rao and Yogesh KMC, evaluated the entries.
Three winning teams received hiring opportunities and AI platform perks.
- Who
- CINIC, filmmakers, AI-native creators, industry experts (CV Rao, Yogesh KMC)
- What
- GenAI Micro Film Hackathon
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Annapurna Film School, Hyderabad
- Why
- To encourage rapid storytelling, experimentation, and collaboration using AI tools
- Event Name
- GenAI Micro Film Hackathon
- Organizer
- CINIC
- Location
- Annapurna Film School, Hyderabad
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Participants
- 60
- Film Length
- 90 seconds
- Jury Members
- CV Rao, Yogesh KMC
- Prizes
- Hiring opportunities and AI platform perks