EROS Universe announces AI creator audition in Hyderabad on Aug 16

EROS Universe has launched AI Creator Audition, a four-city talent hunt to discover AI-native writers and directors. Participants will compete in a six-hour challenge to produce AI-generated microfilms, with winners offered contracts and opportunities. The programme begins in Mumbai on August 7 and concludes in Chennai on September 12.

Hyderabad: EROS Universe has announced the AI Creator Audition, a nationwide talent discovery initiative to identify AI-native writers and directors capable of creating cinematic stories using generative AI.

The four-city programme will travel to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai, bringing together creators for a one-day AI filmmaking challenge that also serves as a recruitment platform. Through the initiative, EROS Universe is looking to hire 15 AI Writers and 20 to 25 AI Directors, while also offering project-based engagements, retainer contracts and final interview opportunities to outstanding participants.

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Participants will create a 90 to 120 second AI-generated microfilm during a six-hour filmmaking challenge. The story theme and genre will be revealed only at the start of the competition. Entries must feature end-to-end AI-generated visuals and audio, without the use of real-life characters or copyrighted material. Participation is open to individuals only.

Submissions will be evaluated on storytelling, creativity, visual quality, cinematic execution, AI prompting workflows, editing and pacing. Participants will receive AI tool credits from EROS Universe with shortlisted films screened before the jury announces the winners.

The AI Creator Audition will begin in Mumbai on August 7, followed by Hyderabad on August 16, Bengaluru on September 6 and Chennai on September 12. Registrations are now open at a participation fee of Rs 99.