Page One Accelerator Demo Day! - Cohort #1
For the past eight weeks, the Page One cohort has been heads-down in San Francisco — writing, shooting, prompting, training, breaking things, fixing them, and building original IP with the full stack of AI tools.
Eight weeks. Eight projects. One night to see what AI-native storytelling actually looks like.
Page One is Machine Cinema's flagship accelerator — an 8-week intensive in San Francisco where filmmakers, writers, and builders ship original work using the full stack of generative AI tools. No theory. No vibes-only demos. Real IP, real pipelines, real proof.
6:00 — Doors, food, drinks
6:45 — Welcome
7:00 — Project presentations
8:15 — Mingle + open studio
9:00 — Wrap
On May 19, the cohort is showing what they built. What you'll see:
A vertical microdrama shot with actors as AI reference. An anime IP rebuilt through an original-art-to-AI pipeline. A sci-fi anthology anchored by a sentient TV. A fighting championship for TikTok with a playable character creator. Concept trailers, pilot scenes, pitch decks, and platforms — each one a working answer to the question: what does the next generation of storytelling look like when the tools are this powerful?
The Lineup
Katsumi the Electric Assassin — A series trailer that pays tribute to traditional artistry through an original-art-to-AI pipeline. Music, commercials, and a full IP/branding statement.
The Galactic Fighting Championship — Vertical-format combat sport for TikTok, with an interactive build-your-own-character experience.
The Glitch — Concept trailer and scene from an original sci-fi series.
A 5-minute opening episode of a 24-part vertical microdrama, shot with live actors as reference for AI generation.
A premium anthology series built around contained living rooms and a sentient TV that shapes each story. Proof-of-concept episodes plus platform vision.
And more!
🍽️ Food and drinks provided 🎟️ Invite only — please RSVP via the link