Join us on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00 AM at Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto for an unforgettable look into the future of AI and storytelling. We’re kicking off the countdown to the Sparknify Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival — and you’re invited to witness something truly next-level at this open to the public press event.

🎤 Watch AI Take the Stage

For the first time, we are introducing our ultra realistic AI Spokespersons, who will deliver our press conference announcements — a hyper-realistic digital beings generated entirely by AI. Our AI presenter looks and speaks like real people, with expressions, tone, and presence that will make you question what’s real. It’s not just a press conference — it’s a glimpse into the future of media.

📣 What Will Be Announced?

This special kickoff to the Sparknify Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival will unveil:

🎬 The 15 Nominated Films competing in this groundbreaking Human vs. AI showdown — a mix of human-crafted and AI-generated shorts that challenge and inspire our thinkings.

🌟 A star-studded panel of judges, featuring top film professors from elite universities, visionary directors, acclaimed actors, and pioneers from the animation and visual effects industries.

🤝 Our official sponsors and vendors, who are helping make this bold exploration of storytelling and technology possible.

🏆 The official presentation of the Sparknify Humanity Award — the festival’s highest honor. While the winner will be revealed at the main festival, this event will unveil the award’s powerful purpose and symbolic meaning: to recognize the film — human or AI-made — that most profoundly captures the essence of humanity in this new creative era.

🏅 Sparknify Humanity Award

In an era where AI is learning to tell stories, this award honors the film — whether made by humans or generated by AI — that best captures the essence of what it means to be human. As technology transforms the way we create, the Sparknify Humanity Award challenges us to reflect:

• What can only humans express?

• Can AI truly evoke human emotion and insight?

We celebrate both traditional filmmakers who craft soulful, human-centered narratives, and visionary AI creators who push beyond the Turing Test to uncover universal truths. The Sparknify Humanity Award challenges all storytellers — human or machine — to explore, express, and protect what is uniquely human in an era of intelligent creation. Will this year’s award go to a human-made film, rich with authenticity and emotional depth? Or will an AI-generated story capture our collective spirit and redefine what it means to be human on screen?

🎓 Stay for a Free 30-Minute Hands-On Generative AI Video Workshop

After the AI-powered press conference, stick around for a special Generative AI Video Workshop open to all attendees. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a content creator, you’ll learn directly from AI video experts how to create your own ultra realistic AI avatars and produce compelling videos using cutting-edge tools, just like our spokesperson. No technical background required — just bring your curiosity and a smartphone! We’ll show you how to turn text into talking avatars, how to customize voices and visuals, and how this tech is being used in film, media, and business.

🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public — RSVP required for entrance.

Come experience the next wave of creative technology. From lifelike AI presenters to DIY generative video, this press conference is your chance to see — and learn — what the future of storytelling looks like.

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