Creative Hackathon
An inaugural event to spark positive storytelling, the Edefi Creative Hackathon aims to transform the digital space – edifying our world, one story at a time.
Empower creators through mentorship and recognition.
Combat digital negativity by seeding the online space with inspiring stories.
Build a self-sustaining ecosystem where positive storytelling is valued and shared.
Mobilize a global creative-tech community to produce and amplify positive video content.
Identify the best intellectual properties (“IPs”) for future expansion and collaboration
Participants are given 5 days to create an edifying 1-5 minute short video based on one of the following themes: Reawakening, Reconciliation, Redemption, Resilience, Renewal, Revelation, or Restoration.
Format:
Videos may be produced in any of the following forms:
● Generative AI: Harnessing AI technologies for storytelling.
● Live-Action Narrative: Filming with actors and real-world settings.
● Documentary / Testimonial: Real stories of people and events.
● Animation / Motion Graphics: 2D, 3D, or stop-motion techniques
Signing Up
● Open to both professional and amateur creators of all ages.
● Welcome entries from across Asia, with a focus on Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Participation Fees
● A nominal participation fee of S$10 for students and S$20 for professionals.
● For this inaugural event, we will raise for sponsorships to cover for the costs.
An Online Hack-Event
● Combining the energy of physical collaboration with the reach of online participation.
● Hack Hubs: Singapore, with satellite options in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.
Competition
● Participants may compete Individually or a Team (up to 4 members).
● Mentorship will be available to support ideation and production.
Awards & Prizes
Jury’s Award: Judged by industry professionals and sponsors.
Popular Vote Award: Encourages participants to promote their videos.
MPK Awards: For best student submissions under the MPK (Christian Education Council of Indonesia), subject to sponsorships.
Benefits to Participants
● Participation certificate.
● Showcase opportunities on EDEFI’s content hub and social media channels
● [Optional] Workshop and mentorship on Storytelling and Generative AI (with certificates).
● [Selective] EDEFI may invite some creators for further IP development and collaboration.
Showcase
All submitted videos will be featured on EDEFI’s content hub and social media channels. Best efforts will be made to promote the works globally – giving creators visibility while spreading positive, uplifting stories worldwide
Objectives
Themes
Participants are required to create videos based on any of these 7 themes:
Reawakening
Sometimes it takes loss or longing to wake the heart. Tell a story where someone reawakens to love, purpose, or faith.
Reconciliation
Sometimes it takes loss or longing to wake the heart. Tell a story where someone reawakens to love, purpose, or faith.
Redemption
A character seeks to make things right after a mistake, betrayal, or loss. Explore how owning one’s actions — and choosing good — can transform even the darkest story.
When life breaks you down, what gives you the strength to rise again? Tell a story of courage, perseverance, and the quiet power of refusing to give up.
Resilience
Renewal
From endings come beginnings. Portray a moment where life, hope, or love is reborn — where something thought lost blooms again in unexpected ways.
Revelation
A hidden truth comes to light — reshaping how someone sees the world or themselves. Tell a story where realization becomes the spark for change.
Something broken — a bond, a dream, a home — is made whole again. Explore the gentle, redemptive process of healing and rebuilding with compassion.
Restoration
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