Hackathon In 4 weeks
December
Wednesday
18:00–21:30 2026 · San Francisco time
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This is a community-organised event, not an official OpenAI event.
Bring a product, a campaign idea, or a story you want to tell—and turn it into a 15–30-second brand video in one night.
Join us for a hands-on hack night with Codex and Pollo AI. We’ll kick things off with a quick demo, then jump into building. Work solo or team up with fellow creators and builders to brainstorm, generate, experiment, and get a first cut ready for the big screen.
Come ready to make something. Rough cuts, unexpected ideas, and ambitious experiments are welcome.
What to expect
A quick kickoff, then time to build. See how Codex can help turn an idea into a creative brief, script, and shot plan, followed by a walkthrough of video generation with Pollo AI.
90 minutes of hacking. Pick a concept, form a team or go solo, and start creating. Try different directions, swap tips with the people around you, and keep iterating toward a video you can share by the end of the night.
An end-of-night premiere. Screen your first cut, share what you tried, get feedback, and vote for audience favorites. We’ll have dinner and plenty of time to meet potential collaborators along the way.
Who should join
Creators, marketers, filmmakers, founders, agency teams, and builders who want to experiment with AI-assisted video. No coding or filmmaking experience required. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to figure things out together.
Agenda
5:30 PM — Doors open
5:30–6:00 PM — Check-in, dinner, and meet fellow builders
6:00–6:30 PM — Codex demo, Pollo AI walkthrough, idea pitches, and team formation
6:30–8:00 PM — Build sprint: create, generate, and iterate
8:00–9:00 PM — Screenings, feedback, and audience voting
9:00–9:30 PM — Meet your next collaborator and wrap up
Hosts
Organized by Adam Chan (HackerSquad // Codex Ambassador) and Cathy Chang (Pollo AI).
Special thanks to Pollo AI for supporting the night and providing video generation credits to every builder.
What to bring
A laptop, charger, and an idea you’re excited to try. Product images, logos, and visual references will help you get moving. Still looking for an idea? Join a team at kickoff.
Account setup, access instructions, and participant credit details will be shared before the event.
In person in San Francisco; venue to be confirmed. Photos and video will be taken during the event.
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