​What could happen in a New York minute?

​Pollo AI’s global One Minute creator series starts in New York.

​Join filmmakers, visual artists, designers, AI creators, and creative technologists for an afternoon of creator talks, hands-on AI filmmaking, live creation, and networking at NYU.

​Explore new AI-powered visual storytelling workflows with Pollo AI—and create your own New York-inspired concept, key visual, or cinematic scene.

​New York is the first stop. London, Germany, and more cities are next.

​Event Details

​Friday, October 9, 2026
2:00–5:00 PM
4th Floor, 370 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

​40 spots only · Application required

​Event Agenda

​2:00 PM · Check-in & Open Networking
Meet NYC creators, AI practitioners, and community partners.

​2:30 PM · One Minute Launch & Creator Session
Get an introduction to the global One Minute series and online creator challenge. A featured creator will share their cinematic process, selected work, Pollo AI workflow, and practical techniques.

​3:00 PM · Hands-on Pollo AI Experience
Explore Pollo AI’s image and video creation workflow with guidance from mentors. Create a New York-inspired concept, key visual, or short cinematic scene.

​3:30 PM · Creator Showcase & Feedback
Selected participants and teams will present their work and receive feedback from mentors.

​4:00 PM · Creator Networking
Connect with fellow creators, GenART NYU members, and AI industry professionals.

​5:00 PM · Event Ends — Online Creation Continues

​Creator Benefits

​500 Bonus Pollo AI Credits

​Everyone who checks in and participates in the hands-on session will receive 500 exclusive event credits.

​Participants can also join the global online creator challenge and receive an additional 800 challenge credits.

​Pollo AI U.S. Brand Ambassador & Internship Opportunities

​Outstanding participants may be considered for future U.S. Brand Ambassador and related internship opportunities across creator community, content, and brand initiatives.

​Global Challenge Grand Prize

​The global One Minute online creator challenge launches alongside the New York event.

​In addition to creator credits, global exposure, and community recognition, the global first-place winner will receive a special grand prize: the latest iPhone Duo.

​Full challenge themes, rules, and prize details will be announced at launch.

​Who Should Apply?

• ​Filmmakers and video creators

• ​Visual artists, animators, and designers

• ​AI creators and creative technologists

• ​Students and emerging creators exploring AI video

• ​Anyone interested in cinematic storytelling, short-form filmmaking, and new creative tools

​No advanced AI experience is required. We’re looking for people who are curious, creative, and ready to make something.

​Campus Access

​Registration is application-based. Accepted participants will receive detailed room and campus access instructions before the event.

​Non-NYU guests must register using their full legal name exactly as it appears on their government-issued ID and bring a valid photo ID on the day of the event.

​New York is the first stop.
One minute holds infinite possibilities.

​What could happen in a New York minute?

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