​​👉 If you only want to participate in the hackathon, apply here. If you want to join us for the screening, read below.

​Witness the future of storytelling

​Join us at the Royal Opera House for the screening of the AI × Filmmaking festival – a red-carpet showcase of films made by 50 storytellers, built over 48 hours by filmmakers, coders, and creators, premiering for the first time.

​These are stories made with artificial intelligence and imagination. It’s not just a screening, it’s a glimpse into where storytelling is headed.

​Expect to meet the next wave of creative talent – builders, filmmakers, and technologists redefining what’s possible.

​Flow of the evening

​Sunday, November 2 – Royal Opera House, Mumbai

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7:00 pm – red carpet & check-in
7:30 pm – screenings begin
9:30 pm – awards ceremony
10:00 pm – after-party

​🏆 Awards Ceremony

​A distinguished jury of Bollywood veterans, technologists, and storytellers will recognize standout films in categories like Best Picture, Best World-Building, and Jury’s Choice.

​Getting here

​Venue: Royal Opera House, Mumbai (strong security and check-in enforced)
Dress code: Formal / Red Carpet ready

​🎟️ RSVP is mandatory — entry is limited to registered guests to ensure a secure and seamless experience. Please register in advance to reserve your spot. Invitations are non-transferable.

​For special accessibility needs or media inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

​What is LocalHost?

​​This event is initiated by our team at localhost, we host media and tech labs around the globe - spaces where technologists, filmmakers, coders and designers come together to create culture-shifting work.

The founding team's previous track record includes building a company backed by Sam Altman at 20, selling a Web3 company for $100,000 at 13, building India's largest podcast company at 22.

Together, we’re building localhost to empower creators to make things that move culture.

Code of Conduct
We expect everyone to be kind, curious, and collaborative. Respect others’ work and space.

​​Media Release
The event will be filmed and photographed for promotional purposes. By applying and attending, you agree to be compliant with this.

​​Sponsors

​​Platinum Sponsor

​​InVideo is an AI-first video creation platform that empowers creators, storytellers, and teams to turn ideas into polished videos — complete with AI visuals, voiceovers, editing, and subtitles. By reducing friction in video production, InVideo is unlocking a new wave of storytelling, especially for creators working at the intersection of tech and art.

​​Other Sponsors

​​Morphic is an AI storytelling platform empowering creators, animators, and filmmakers to bring ideas to life faster. Through Morphic Studio, they combine automation with creative control, recently launching an AI-powered anime project and a $1M Creator’s Fund to back bold new voices in visual media.

​​Orangewood Labs builds RoboGPT, an AI-powered robotic arm programmable with plain language. Affordable and easy to use, their robots bring advanced automation to workshops and makers—bridging robotics and creativity. Backed by Y Combinator, they’re active across India and North America.