This hackathon challenges builders, creators, and engineers to use PixVerse’s video generation models, running on GMI’s fast inference platform, to create short videos to show us what’s possible when AI meets imagination.

​This hackathon is part of GMI’s product launch event and is designed to be:

  • ​hands-on

  • ​collaborative

  • ​creative

  • ​and purpose-driven

​No prior experience with video generation is required.

Who Should Join

  • ​Developers & engineers

  • ​Creators & designers

  • ​Students & researchers

  • ​Creative technologists

  • ​Anyone curious about AI for video

​Teams of 2–4 people are recommended, but solo participants are welcome. Remote joiners are welcome.

Schedule

1:00 – 1:30 PM — Hackathon kickoff & challenge overview
1:30 – 4:30 PM — Build time (mentors available)
4:30 – 5:15 PM — Submissions & finalist selection
5:15 – 5:45 PM — Live demos
5:45 – 6:00 PM — Awards & wrap-up

 

Join the community

​👉 All hackathon communication, help, and announcements will happen on Discord

Requirements

What to Build

  • Minimum 20 second video

  • ​At least 3 distinct scenes

  • ​Powered by PixVerse on GMI

How You’ll Build (GMI Studio Workflow)

​To help teams focus on ideas and storytelling, we’ll provide a pre-built GMI Studio workflow connected to PixVerse.

Participants will:

  • ​start from a half-built video generation workflow

  • ​swap in their own prompts, scenes, and concepts

  • ​iterate quickly without touching infrastructure

What You’ll Use

  • PixVerse video generation models

  • GMI Cloud inference engine (compute access provided)

​No infrastructure setup required.

What to Submit

Publically viewable link to the video you've created

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
Best Visual Storytelling
1 winner

​40,000 PixVerse credits (≈ $500) + 2-month membership
$500 GMI compute credits
Feature across PixVerse & GMI social channels
​Feature on GMI’s podcast series

Best Use of PixVerse Models
1 winner

​40,000 PixVerse credits (≈ $500) + 2-month membership
$500 GMI compute credits
Feature across PixVerse & GMI social channels
​Feature on GMI’s podcast series

Audience Choice
1 winner

​40,000 PixVerse credits (≈ $500) + 2-month membership
$500 GMI compute credits
Feature across PixVerse & GMI social channels
​Feature on GMI’s podcast series

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Koh Terai

Koh Terai
Founder / Martini Film

Jonny Glines

Jonny Glines
Creative Director / Durant Experiential

Jessie Z

Jessie Z
Founder / Storyverse AI

Arminas Valunas

Arminas Valunas
Founder / Armada Studio

Judging Criteria

  • ​Cohesion
    Does the video hold together as a story?
  • ​Concept Clarity
    Is the message intentional and clear?
  • ​Visual Boldness
    Do the visuals elevate the idea?
  • ​Impact
    Does it make people think or feel something?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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