Exploring AI Production - Brand Ads, Short Films & a $1,000 Creator Challenge

​This is a curated, limited-capacity gathering in DTLA exploring the evolving landscape of AI production—from commercial ads and brand content to short films and artistic experimentation.

​We’ll move from a practical commercial ad workshop straight into a creator ad challenge, before curated AI screenings and open conversations with creators and brands shaping AI production.

​Highlight: Brand Ad Challenge & $1,000 Cash Prizes

​Put what you learn into action. After the workshop, attendees are invited to create their own AI-powered ad for the Kestos.

​Over $1,000 in cash prizes and 24,000 Ima Studio tokens will be awarded to top creators:

• ​🏆 Gold — AI Creative Pioneer (1 winner)
  $600 + 10,000 tokens

• ​🥈 Silver — Social Breakout Ad (2 winners)
  $150 + 5,000 tokens each

• ​🥉 Bronze — Brand Storyteller Ad (2 winners)
  $50 + 2,000 tokens each

​Submissions are open for 30 days following the event.

​Who This Is For

• ​AI creators working on short films, ads, product visuals, or commercial content

• ​Filmmakers, designers, photographers transitioning into AI production

• ​Builders and technologists interested in real creative workflows

• ​Brand and marketing teams exploring collaboration with AI creators

​What We’ll Do

​3:30–4:00 PM — Arrival & Warm-Up
Light networking and settling into the space.

​4:00–5:30 PM — Workshop & Brand Ad Challenge

​A practical walkthrough of how to use Ima Studio tools to create commercial-ready content with the right prompts, followed by the $1000 brand ad challenge.

​5:30–6:30 PM — Panel Conversation

​Featuring creators, AI commercial producers, and brand voices:

• ​Davis Chang - ​Award-winning AI filmmaker; Producer at Chroma Awards

• ​Paul Byrd - Suno Magician; Founder of 13 Layers

• ​Charlie Zhang - AI Engineer, Imaging & Visual Systems

• ​Johnny Law - Found of Lawec & TikLatam; Campaign Creative Director

​6:30–7:00 PM — Screening

​A short screening of standout AI work, including:

• ​AI short films

• ​High-quality AI commercial ads

​7:00–8:00 PM — Networking & Conversations
Open networking, informal discussions, and new connections,

​Hosted by Ima Studio

​​Ima Studio is an AI-native creative platform and community built for creators and storytellers.

​​Our mission is to bring together tools, storytelling, and people — helping creators and builders move beyond one-off AI generations and toward more intentional, repeatable creative workflows.

​Why You Should Come

• ​Learn how commercial AI content is made.
  Get hands-on with exact, production-ready prompts to create realistic photo shoots, professional headshots, studio-quality product shots, and experiment with turning them into short video ads.

• ​Create and explore with real tools.
  All attendees receive free Ima Studio tokens to experiment with image and video creation, plus watch a curated screening of strong AI films and commercial content.

• ​Be part of the conversation — and the room.
  Hear from creators, storytellers, and brands shaping the future of AI content, and connect over food and drinks in a relaxed, inspiring setting.