​This hackathon challenges builders, creators, and engineers to use PixVerse’s video generation models, running on GMI’s fast inference platform, to create short videos to show us what’s possible when AI meets imagination.

​This hackathon is part of GMI’s product launch event and is designed to be:

• ​hands-on

• ​collaborative

• ​creative

• ​and purpose-driven

​No prior experience with video generation is required.

​What You’ll Make

• ​Min 20 seconds video

• ​At least 3 distinct scenes

• ​Powered by PixVerse on GMI

​How You’ll Build (GMI Studio Workflow)

​To help teams focus on ideas and storytelling, we’ll provide a pre-built GMI Studio workflow connected to PixVerse.

​Participants will:

• ​start from a half-built video generation workflow

• ​swap in their own prompts, scenes, and concepts

• ​iterate quickly without touching infrastructure

​Who Should Join

• ​Developers & engineers

• ​Creators & designers

• ​Students & researchers

• ​Creative technologists

• ​Anyone curious about AI for video

​Teams of 2–4 people are recommended, but solo participants are welcome. Remote joiners are welcome.

​What You’ll Use

• ​PixVerse video generation models

• ​GMI Cloud inference engine (compute access provided)

​No infrastructure setup required.

​Schedule​ 👉 Register Here for morning program

​Kick off the day with our morning launch event—network, see demos, and get inspired—then join the hackathon afterward!

​1:00 – 1:30 PM — Hackathon kickoff & challenge overview
1:30 – 2:30 PM — Build time (mentors available)
2:30 – 2:50 PM — Workshop (storytelling + workflow tips)
2:50 – 4:30 PM — Build time (mentors available)
4:30 – 5:15 PM — Submissions & finalist selection
5:15 – 5:45 PM — Live demos
5:45 – 6:00 PM — Awards & wrap-up

​Workshop

​Roan Weigert will show how to combine real footage with AI-generated scenes in a workshop.

​Pro tip: Don’t wait until the workshop to start building! Mentors and demo tutorials will help you get going right away. The workshop is perfect once you’re familiar and want to level up your storytelling skills.

​Judging Criteria

​Projects will be judged on:

1. ​Impact — does it make people think or feel something?

2. ​Visual Boldness — do the visuals elevate the idea?

3. ​Concept Clarity — is the message intentional and clear?

4. ​Cohesion — does the video hold together as a story?

​Risk-taking is encouraged.

​Prizes

• ​🎬 Best Visual Storytelling

• ​⚡️ Best use of PixVerse Models

• ​🌍 Audience Choice

​Winners receive:

• ​40,000 PixVerse credits worth $500 + 2 month membership

• ​GMI compute credits worth $500

• ​Feature across PixVerse & GMI social channels

• ​Feature on GMI’s podcast series

​Judges

• ​​Jesse Z. Founder of Storyverse AI

• ​​Jonny Glines Creative Director / Durant Experiential

• ​​Koi Terai Founder Martini Film

• ​​Arminas Valunas Founder Armada Studio

​​Important:

​​1) Please register on DevPost to receive submission guidance, judging criteria, winner announcement, and prize distribution: http://signal26.devpost.com

​​2) Join Discord for office hours, tech assistance, and mentorship sessions: https://discord.gg/WPXEp8eSem

​​About the Venue

​​The Hibernia is located on 1 Jones st. in Downtown San Francisco

​​​Photography may be taken at this event for future promotional purposes. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the hosts for more information.