Uncanny Valley Fest at Y Combinator
To apply to this event on YC's Page-> LINK
(Please note there are limited seats. So please register in the link above. We only have space for 200!)
Uncanny Valley Fest is a one-day creative hackathon, basically a longer GenJam™, where filmmakers, developers, artists, and storytellers come together to explore the frontier of AI-powered storytelling. Hosted by Machine Cinema, Koyal, fal and Y Combinator, we'll make a short film in 12 hrs and watch them together.
Judges include professionals from: Blumhouse, Universal, Emmy-award winning directors, and more!
Prizes include an interview with a YC Partner! And screening at international film festivals.
Learn new tools, make new friends, create new films, and win prizes!
📅 Date: November 9
📍 Location: Y Combinator!
🎟️ Hosted by: Machine Cinema × Koyal × fal x Y Combinator
For more info: https://uncannyfest.com/
Registration: https://events.ycombinator.com/IAr2kepN1
🕒 Schedule
11:00–11:30 AM – Welcome, Icebreaker & Team Formation: Meet fellow creators, form teams, and get your creative brief.
11:30–11:45 AM – Orientation: Quick overview of tools, rules, and categories.
11:45 AM–2:45 PM – Core Production I: Ideate, storyboard, and start generating.
2:45–3:30 PM – Lunch Break + Prompt Clinic: Refuel and get help from experts.
3:30–7:00 PM – Core Production II: Build, refine, and collaborate.
7:00–7:45 PM – Dinner Break: Recharge or keep creating.
7:45–9:45 PM – Core Production III: Edit, polish, and finalize your film.
9:45–10:00 PM – Final Submission: Upload your finished film.
10:00–10:45 PM – Showcase & Awards: Screen the films, vote for favorites, and celebrate together.
To apply to this event on YC's Page-> LINK
Minors - Under 18 years old
No children under the age of 15 are allowed to attend these events
Attendees aged 15-17 require a parent waiver to be signed prior to the event. Please ask your YC contact for this ([email protected])