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Sunday Sprint (Create the best animated pilot in 8 hrs)

OCT25
10:00

About this event

This is an Open Call to film schools, studios, and artists! AI on the Lot is hosting a curated 8-hour creative sprint at our headquarters on the Culver City plaza. Sit down with best-in-class creatives, focus, and create something amazing at our Sunday Sprint! This event has limited capacity and is selective.
The Prompt
This Sunday Sprint is focused on animation. Over an 8-hour period of deep focus, you will make an animated short.
Participants can join as individuals or teams. You will draw a random number corresponding to a year (10,000 BC, 1265, 2040, etc.) and will be challenged to develop a short pilot episode about someone's first day of a new job in that year.
The session will begin with a short talk from animation executive Joel Kuwahara (Bob's Burger, Simpsons, Duncanville) and Claudio Jimenez (Founder of Mighty Animation studio).

The Schedule
9:30am - Arrival (Coffee + Pastries)
10:00am - Fireside chat with Joel Kuwahara & Claudio Jimenez
10:30am - OpenArt Workshop
11:00am - Draw a Year from the History Hat
11:10am - Start working!
5:00pm - Wrap
5pm to 6pm - Watch all the films!
6pm - Pick a winner!

Our Reputation
AI on the Lot hosts an annual film contest "Cinema Synthetica" each year for only 9 filmmakers. Every year, the participants go on to get hired at top studios like Promise, Amazon MGM Studios, Luma, Asteria, Innovative Dreams as well as start their own companies. For the first time, we're making our talent platform a
year-round platform with Sunday Sprints.
How to Attend
To attend, please fill out the application. Space is LIMITED. Priority will be given to the most serious applicants. If you would like to apply as part of a team, please indicate that in your application somewhere.
Learn more about AI on the Lot here: aionthelot.com

DISABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE
Parts of this event may be reached by stairs only. Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend should contact team@aionthelot.com with their name, c

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