The Runway Gen:48 competition is a dynamic short film contest hosted by Runway Studios, where teams of filmmakers are challenged to create a short film, ranging from 1 to 4 minutes, within a 48-hour period. This intensive and creative competition pushes participants to utilize artificial intelligence tools provided by Runway to innovate and execute their visions quickly. Teams or individual participants across the globe, where the competition is legally permitted, can enter. The submitted films are eligible for several prizes, with winners determined by both public voting and a jury made up of Runway team members.

The Grand Prix winner of the competition receives $5,000 cash, 1,000,000 Runway Credits, and a year's access to Epidemic Sound’s Commercial Plan. Additionally, their film gets the opportunity to be screened at the Runway AI Film Festival. Other prizes include significant Runway Credits for the runners-up and similar benefits for the People's Choice winner​ (Runway Studios Gen:48)​​ (Runway AI)​.

This competition not only showcases filmmaking talents but also how AI can be leveraged in creative processes, making it a highlight event for both aspiring and seasoned filmmakers looking to explore new creative frontiers. For more details, you can visit the official Gen:48 competition site here.