GENflick – The Creative AI Microfilm Challenge
Overview
GENflick – The Creative AI Microfilm Challenge invites students, creators, and aspiring filmmakers to explore the future of storytelling powered by AI.
The journey begins on 7 November with the launch event, where participants receive a story theme and creative diversifier to kickstart their 48-hour challenge. Teams then have the weekend to create a 90s–2min microfilm using AI tools, with optional access to the Challenge Space and expert guidance on Day 1.
Leading up to the challenge, participants can attend free webinars and SkillsFuture-eligible short courses to gain practical skills in AI storytelling and filmmaking.
Prizes include cash awards, trophies, internships with Mediacorp, and opportunities for mentoring and industry exposure supported by Adobe, Alibaba, Google, and Mediacorp.
Find out more here: GENflick AI Microfilm Challenge or read on!
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- 9 hours
- In person
Location
Republic Polytechnic
9 Woodlands Avenue 9
Singapore, 738964 Singapore
How do you want to get there?
Oct 2, 2025 - Telling Microstories in the Age of AI filmmaking
Join our experts in AI and Microcontent as they share key storytelling tips for using Gen AI in filmmaking. Learn how to combine traditional techniques with AI tools to create powerful narratives. Guests include Daniel Yam (local filmmaker), Timothy Oh (General Manager for Southeast Asia at COL Group) and Tan Wei-Lyn (Executive Producer at Mediacorp). Sign up link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/VXsoRsFGTbGL9X_9c7qkEA
Oct 9, 2025 - Tips and Tricks for Creating Content with Gen AI
Learn practical tips and tricks from Adobe and Alibaba on how to effectively use Gen AI tools for content creation. This seminar features technical advisors from our tech partners on new ways of harnessing AI effectively. Sign up link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/mRbMnEpYTZCNchmjumif6w
Nov 7, 2025 - Day 0: Ready, Get Set, Go!
Kickstart Your GENflick Journey: Join us at the Event Launch on the evening of Friday, 7 November! This is Day 0 — where we’ll unveil the Story Theme that every team must use as the core of their microfilm. ?Get Your Challenge Brief Along with the Story Theme, each team will receive a random Diversifier — an extra creative twist to make your film stand out.
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