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Music Video Hackathon w/ OpenArt & NYU
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| With King Willonius (TIME 100 Most Influential In AI), Byron Miller (EVP, Atlantic Music Group), Issa Sissoko (Creative Dir., Wonder Studios), Chloe Fang (Head of Biz Dev & Partnerships, OpenArt AI). |
| NYU, 370 Jay St, 12th Fl |
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Nov 08 (Sat) , 2025 @ 01:00 PM
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Want to try AI Videos but stuck on the learning curve? Want to make a longer video but dont have a paid membership? Dont want to jump across five platforms to finish one edit?nThis hackathon is for you! Come use OpenArts one-tap AI Music Video featurewith free credits provided to participantsso you can turn a track into a finished music video in hours. No prior AI experience required.nYour Work on Times SquarenThe Best Overall winner will have their video featured on the Times Square Billboard as part of OpenArts OMVA global campaign bringing your NYU project to one of the most iconic screens in the world.nThis is your chance to showcase your work publicly, beyond campus & across the global creative AI community.nWhat This isnHosted by GenART NYU, in collaboration with Gen Audio NYU & sponsored by OpenArt.ai, this hybrid hackathon welcomes filmmakers, digital artists, producers, & AI-curious beginners to test tools, share ideas, & push style & storytogether.nYoull get a short guest talk, a hands-on workflow workshop, focused creation time, a same-day screening, & real exposure opportunities (official reposts). Join solo or bring up to 2 friends (teams of up to 3).nWhy JoinnAI-first & beginner-friendly: One-tap AI Music Video inside OpenArt no editing background required.nFree OpenArt credits: Every participant gets free one month credits for at least 3 full AI music video.nFast, end-to-end workflow: Learn build submit screen all in half a day.nReal visibility: $500 prize pool, & OpenArt official features (~500K reach), & a chance to be featured on the Times Square Billboard.nPanel Talk with King Willonius, Byron Miller, Issa Sissoko, & Chloe Fang:King Willonius TIME 100 Most Influential in AI; producer of the viral AI track *BBL Drizzy.nByron Miller EVP of Atlantic Music Group; founder of Miller Tech Talk, bridging entertainment & tech.nIssa Sissoko Creative Director at Wonder Studios; AI film producer & director exploring storytelling through generative tools.nChloe Fang President of the MIT Sloan AI Club & Head of BD & Partnerships at OpenArt AI; focuses on the intersection of business, media, & AI innovation.Together, theyll share insights on AI-driven creativity, musicvisual storytelling, & how emerging tools are reshaping the creative process.nHybrid support: On-site help at 370 Jay Street & live online tutoring for remote participants.nWhat youll makenA short AI-driven music video that pairs your chosen track with visuals generated via OpenArt Music Video. Your track can be original, AI-generated (e.g., Suno), or properly licensed (e.g., TikTok / Epidemic Sound).nHow to participate (5 quick steps)nRegister (solo or team of up to 3).nPick your music: your own, AI-generated (e.g., Suno), or licensed (e.g., TikTok / Epidemic Sound).nCreate with OpenArt Music Video (openart.ai/music-video).nUpload to the OpenArt contest page (link sent after registration) & download your final file.nPost on TikTok/IG/YouTube with #OpenArtMVA #OpenArtNYU, then submit your final file + post link via the GenART form.nFor more detailed Guideline please reference to the Submission Guideline & Music Usage Guide.nEligibility & content standardsnOpen to all NYU students & invited global creators.nTeams: up to 3 members; solo entries welcome.nContent: follow NYU community standards & copyright law.nNo explicit, violent, or infringing content.nOwnership: You retain ownership; you permit OpenArt to repost/feature with credit.nJudging & awardsnJudging criteria (equal weight):nCreativity & originalitynTechnical execution (sync, edit quality, production value)nStorytelling & emotional impactnEffective use of OpenArts AI Music Video featurenPrize pool: $500nFAQsnQ1. Can I join the workshop online?nA. Yes! Well share a Zoom webinar link before the event on Sat, Nov 8 (workshop starts 1:30 PM ET).nQ2. How do I participate online?nA. Well provide both a Zoom webinar (recommended for Q&A). During the creation sprint, you can also get help via our Discord mentorship channel.nQ3. What must I do to attend in person?nA. If you are not an NYU student, please remember to bring a photo ID with your name on it & present it to the security guard at the entrance theyll let you in after verifying your name.nQ4. Anything I should do before the event?nA. Make sure youve registered & can log in to OpenArt.nWell grant free OpenArt credits on Nov 5 so you can start creating ahead of time giving you a few extra days to experiment & refine your work.nThat said, we strongly encourage everyone to join the Nov 8 hackathon in person for the full workshop, panel, & networking experience.nQ5. When does the competition start, & whats the submission deadline?nA. The event begins Sat, Nov 8 at 1:00 PM ET.n1:001:30 PM Check-in & coffeen1:302:30 PM Panel talkn2:305:00 PM Workshop + creation sprintn5:00 PM ET Submission deadlinenWinners will be announced on Sun, Nov 9, at 12:00 PM ET via GenART channels.nQ6. Do I have to use OpenArt? Can I use AI music tools?nA. Your final video must be created using OpenArts AI Music Video feature.nFor audio, you may use:nTikTok music (follow TikToks usage rules)nAI-generated music (e.g., Suno) with proper rightsnYour own original tracksnOr licensed tracks from our music partner, Epicdemic Sound. Please make sure you have the rights to all music you include.nMore details could be referenced through this doc Submission Guideline & Music Usage Guide.nQ7. When do I get my OpenArt credits, & how long do they last?nA. Free OpenArt credits will be distributed on November 5, allowing you to begin creating in advance.nCredits will stay active through the hackathon weekend, so you can finalize & submit by 5:00 PM ET on Nov 8.nQ8. Can I do some post-processing after generating a video in OpenArt's music video feature?nA. Yes, after finish exporting your video in the OpenArt's music video feature, feel free to improt it to After Effect, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or whatever post process tool you like to use.nQ9. What are the prizes?nA. The total prize pool is $500, divided as follows:n Best Overall Music Video $200n Best Visual Creativity $150n Best SoundVisual Integration $150nSelect works may also be featured on OpenArts official channels (~500K reach).nWinners announced: Nov 9th, 12:00 PM ET.nQ10. Can I have multiple submissions?nA. Yes! you can submit multiple videos, just make sure to submit them indivisually using the submission form. More details about the submission requirement will be out in our following email blasts.nQ11. What if I still have questions?nA. Join our Discord or email us anytime. Well monitor Zoom Q&A during the panel/workshop & have mentors available on Discord throughout the creation sprint to help with questions & troubleshooting.n Sign up now to reserve your spot & get event updates!
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