EROS Universe’s The AI Creator Audition began in Mumbai on August 7, and will be followed by Hyderabad on August 16, Bengaluru on September 6 and Chennai on September 12. Registrations are now open at a participation fee of ₹99.
The AI Creator Audition, a nationwide talent discovery initiative is 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 20-25 AI Directors, while also offering project-based engagements, retainer contracts and final interview opportunities to outstanding participants.
Participants will create a 90-120 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.
Ridhima Lulla, Co-Founder and Co-President, Eros Innovation, said, “The future of entertainment will be AI-native, creating an entirely new creative economy. At EROS Universe, we are investing in the talent, technology and infrastructure needed to lead that transformation. India’s Biggest AI Creator Audition is the first step in building a new generation of AI storytellers who will create stories, characters and new story telling formats using AI’’
