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Opening Film Creator (Animation / Motion / Visual Storytelling)
Organization: AyZar Outreach (A.Y.O.)
Location: Remote
Type: Commissioned Creative Project. Compensation: $2,000
AyZar Outreach (A.Y.O.) is inviting creators to participate in At the Edge of an Age, a visual interpretation contest to select the creator of the official opening film for the Jobs of the Future Summit 2026.
Creators will submit a 30–45 second visual interpretation of a locked excerpt from the Summit’s opening narration. One selected creator will be commissioned to expand their concept into the full 100–150 second opening film, which will premiere at the Summit.
This project explores AI and its impact on humanity, focusing on fear, creativity, meaning, and what it means to find one’s place in a rapidly changing world.
Project details:
• Theme: AI and its impact on humanity
• Submission length: 30–45 seconds
• Final film length: 100–150 seconds
• Submission deadline: January 30, 2026
This opportunity is ideal for creators who care deeply about craft and storytelling, use AI thoughtfully as a creative tool rather than a replacement, and are excited to collaborate on work that contributes to a broader cultural conversation. Animation, motion design, experimental film, and mixed-media creators are encouraged to apply.
Selected creator benefits include a $2,000 total commission, the opportunity to produce the official Summit opening film, public creator credit at the Jobs of the Future Summit 2026, visibility across the AyZar Outreach network, and a feature in AyZar Outreach communications (with consent).
Full contest details, submission guidelines, and the locked narration excerpt are available here:
https://ayzaroutreach.org/event/short-film-summit-contest-2026/