A 12-hour AI Filmmaking competition at Y Combinator.
Create short films, music videos, and product launches without a camera.
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Judged by the People Who Greenlight Careers.
Reviewed by leaders from YC, Hollywood, and top AI labs.
The Most Advanced GenAI Filmmaking Stack on Earth.
Competition Tracks
Choose your category and create something extraordinary
Best Short Film
Create a compelling narrative short film using AI tools. Tell a story that resonates and showcases the potential of AI in filmmaking.
View PrizesBest Cinematic Product Launch
Design a cinematic product launch video that captivates. Showcase how AI can revolutionize commercial storytelling.
View PrizesBest Music Video
Produce a visually stunning music video that blends AI-generated visuals with audio. Push the boundaries of music visualization.
View PrizesAbout the Event & The Uncanny Valley
Uncanny Valley Fest is a series of creative events where participants produce art and film using AI as a new medium for storytelling.
AI has crossed the valley—what once felt eerily off now creates genuine connection and artistry
The Mission
It represents a commitment by Machine Cinema, Koyal, Fal.ai, and Y Combinator—alongside their many partners—to building a new culture of creativity together in Silicon Valley.
This is where filmmakers, developers, artists, and storytellers gather to discover new forms of expression, share knowledge, and shape the future of their craft.
Why Uncanny Valley?
- The Uncanny RedefinedAI multimedia has leapt beyond the chasm
- The Valley's Creative HeritageHome to innovators from Jobs to Lucas to the Grateful Dead
- Shape the FutureBe part of the revolution transforming storytelling
Event Schedule
November 9, 2025 • Full Day of Creation
Welcome, Icebreaker & Team Formation
Kickoff, warm-up, and form teams
Orientation
Quick overview of rules, tools, and categories
Core Production I Begins
Ideate, storyboard, and start generating
Lunch Break
Eat, connect, and visit the Prompt Clinic
Core Production II
Main creative block to build and refine
Dinner Break
Recharge or keep creating
Core Production III
Edit, polish, and finalize
Final Submission
Deadline to upload your film
Showcase & Awards
Screen, vote, and celebrate
Event Concludes
Celebrate and network
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Sponsors & Partners
We've assembled an incredible lineup of world-class sponsors to support builders and founders throughout the event.
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Ready to Create?
This is Round 1. We're committed to growing the Silicon Valley creative community long-term.
In Q1 2026, we plan to host a second fest with all of you once again.