AI Film Hackathon in Tokyo - July 2026
A one-day Tokyo hackathon where filmmakers, creatives, and engineers build narrative films with the latest AI tools.
- When
- Sun, July 19, 2026 · 10:00–20:00 JST
- Where
- Kawasaki, Japan · In person
- Region
- Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer
- Tokyo AI
- Language
- JA/EN
- Source
- Luma
Summary
The AI Film Hackathon in Tokyo brings together filmmakers, creative professionals, and engineers for a single day of building narrative films with the latest AI tools. On July 19th, participants run through the full production process using exclusive AI tools provided by sponsors, moving from kickoff and team building through storyboarding, film production, and a closing presentation and awards ceremony.
The program features AI workshops led by top filmmakers and AI experts who help attendees turn their ideas into finished films. The winning films will be screened at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood during the Global Stage Hollywood event in October 2026, giving standout teams a chance at an international showcase.
The day is open to filmmakers, video creators, VFX artists, animators, editors, software engineers, AI developers, AI researchers, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, and students. Capacity is limited to 100 people, and the event runs from 10:00 to 20:00 in the Kawasaki area, conducted in English and Japanese.
About the community
This gathering draws Tokyo's international AI and creative crowd: filmmakers, VFX artists, animators, editors, and engineers who want hands-on time with generative AI video tools. It pairs a competitive hackathon format with workshops and networking, welcoming both seasoned creative professionals and newcomers exploring AI-driven filmmaking.
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