About this hackathon
AI Video Hackathon KL 2026Make a film in a day with Seedance 2.5.
Join Topview for a one-day AI film sprint at the AWS Office in Kuala Lumpur. In nine hours, you and your team will create an original 1–3 minute Malaysian film for a brand of your choice.You’ll learn to use Seedance 2.5 in Topview, where you can generate, edit and assemble your film in one place. Credits are provided.
Open to creatives, marketers, professionals and students. Beginners are welcome as our morning workshop is designed for first-time users. Come with a team, join one on the day, or arrive solo and we’ll help form one at check-in.More info here: aivideohackathonkl.com
Theme: Malaysia, Stories That UniteIn the spirit of Merdeka and Malaysia Day, create a short 1-2 minute film that feels like home.
Schedule
8:45 AM — Check-in and team formation (2–4 per team)9:00 AM — Opening session9:30 AM — Topview + Seedance 2.5 workshop10:45 AM — Build sprint begins; mentors available1:00 PM — Lunch provided4:00 PM — Submissions close (hard cutoff)5:00 PM — Finalist demos6:00 PM — Winners announced
Prizes: RM3,500
First place: RM2,000Second place: RM1,000Third place: RM500
Films are judged on the final cut alone.
Bring a laptop, charger, extension wires, and headphones. Lunch, coffee and entry are free. Spaces are limited to 150 pax, and registration is subject to approval.