Forge 3

Forge 3 is India's first AI-powered creative production sprint designed for creators, designers, filmmakers, motion artists, social media creators, advertisers, and digital storytellers. While traditional hackathons focus on building software, Forge 3 challenges participants to build creative experiences. In just six hours, you'll operate a complete creative studio from your laptop, using cutting-edge AI tools to produce a portfolio-grade creative asset. Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to three members and choose from seven challenge tracks, including AI Brand Films, UI/UX Prototyping, Social Media Campaigns, Ad Creative Production, VFX Innovation, AI Brand Avatars, and Integrated Multi-Channel Campaigns. The exact client brief will be revealed on sprint day. Your mission is to transform that brief into a finished creative deliverable using modern AI tools such as Higgsfield, Google Flow (Veo + Nano Banana), Figma, Runway, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, Suno, Adobe Firefly, Meta Edits, and more. What You'll Build: Cinematic AI-generated brand films Clickable product prototypes Social media campaigns High-converting ad creatives Advanced VFX shots AI spokesperson avatars Integrated cross-platform creative campaigns Judging Criteria: Creativity & Originality (25%) Craft & Technical Execution (20%) Storytelling & Communication (15%) Effective Use of AI Tools (15%) Brand Fit & Brief Relevance (15%) Presentation & Process (10%) Why Participate? Create a real portfolio-worthy project in a single day Learn industry-leading creative AI workflows Network with creators, mentors, and industry professionals Compete for cash prizes, certificates, and exclusive opportunities Earn consideration for creative roles and internships at NMG Eligibility: Open to students and recent graduates from design, animation, VFX, advertising, visual communication, media, creative technology, and related disciplines. Exceptional creators from other backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Team Size: Solo Participation Theme: The official creative brief and assets will be disclosed at the start of the sprint. Whether you're a designer, filmmaker, editor, motion artist, social creator, or AI-powered creative builder, Forge 3 is your opportunity to prove that creativity, speed, and AI mastery can produce extraordinary work.