Prompt to Premiere

One prompt. 12 hours. $1000 Grand Prize.
Your original AI-powered short film — live on September 25 as part of Tulsa Tech Week.

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The Challenge

What Can You Create in a Single Day?

Prompt to Premiere is a fast-paced AI filmmaking competition for first-time prompt engineers and seasoned creators alike. Transform one prompt into an original short film in just 12 hours—no finished script or pre-produced footage.

Use AI throughout the creative process to produce a film that inspires viewers to support a Tulsa business or program. Speed matters alongside craft: the sooner you publish, the more time you have to build social engagement.

Human creativity leads. AI is your toolkit. Your imagination is the engine.

September 25

Part of Tulsa Tech Week

Prompt to Premiere is official programming within Tulsa Tech Week — the region's premier gathering of innovators, builders, and creatives. Prompts will be inspired by real Tulsa businesses, community programs, and places, giving every participant the chance to create work rooted in the people and stories actively shaping the city.

📅 Date

September 25, 2025

⏱ Competition Window

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

📍 Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma or Virtually Anywhere

🏆 Black Tech Street Grand Prize

$1,000 Awarded to the Winner

Meet the Jury

Dominick Ard'is

Founder and CEO of ACT House, INC

King Willonius

Founder, AI & the Culture | AI Filmmaker, Comedian & TIME100 AI Honoree

Kenya Parham

Chief Growth Officer at Spill

Kerry Wiens

Director, Circle Cinema Film Festival

Minista Jazz

Founder, Much Different World

Deja White

Founder and CEO, Breakroom Budda

Registration

Two Ways to Compete

Whether you're joining us in Tulsa or creating from your own workspace, there's a spot for you. Both tracks compete under the same rules, the same prompt, and the same five-hour window — with a chance to win the $1,000 grand prize.

🏢 In-Person — Tulsa

$10+ Registration

  • Dedicated production room in Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Collaborate and compete alongside fellow creators
  • Space is limited — register early to secure your seat

💻 Virtual — Anywhere

Free Registration

  • Compete from your own workspace, anywhere in the world
  • Bring your own equipment, software, and accounts
  • Reliable internet connection required
  • Same prompt, same rules, same prize eligibility
Who Should Join

Built for Curious Creators at Every Level

You don't need to be an experienced filmmaker. You need to be ready to make decisions quickly, learn on the fly, and complete a film within the competition window. If you've ever wondered what becomes possible when emerging technology meets human imagination — this is your moment.

Filmmakers

Directors, cinematographers, and storytellers ready to push the medium forward with AI-assisted production.

Writers

Screenwriters and narrative creators who love the challenge of a prompt and the pressure of a deadline.

Designers & Animators

Visual storytellers who can turn AI-generated imagery into something cinematic and cohesive.

Musicians & Sound Artists

Audio creators who understand that sound design and score are half the film experience.

Technologists

Builders and engineers fascinated by AI tooling and how it applies to creative production workflows.

Marketers & Multidisciplinary Creators

Anyone who brings a unique mix of skills and wants to see what they can make under pressure.

The Process

From Prompt to Premiere in Twelve Hours

AI tools can assist at every stage — ideation, writing, image generation, video generation, animation, voice, sound, music, editing, and post-production. Full competition rules, submission requirements, judging criteria, and event-day instructions are shared with all registered participants before September 25.

What to Bring

Come Prepared to Create

In-Person Participants

Laptop + Charger

A capable machine ready for intensive creative work throughout the five-hour window.

Headphones

For focused audio work, sound design, and monitoring in a busy production room.

Your Creative Tools

Access to the AI platforms, software, and accounts you plan to use. Set them up before you arrive.

Virtual Participants

Reliable Internet

A stable, fast connection is essential — you'll be uploading, generating, and rendering in real time.

Your Own Equipment

Hardware, software, accounts, and a workspace that lets you create without interruption.

Your Best Ideas

The tools are yours. Bring a mindset ready to move fast, iterate, and finish something new.

Built in Tulsa. Open to the Region.

Creators Welcome From Anywhere

Prompt to Premiere hosts its flagship in-person competition room in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with free virtual participation available to creators everywhere. We're especially excited to welcome creators from across the region — but you don't have to be nearby to compete. Individual creators and teams are welcome to participate from anywhere they can create and submit their film during the official window.

🗺 Tulsa & Oklahoma City

Oklahoma's two creative hubs, right at the heart of the event.

🏔 Northwest Arkansas

Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale — a thriving creative corridor.

🏙 Little Rock

Arkansas's capital city and a growing center for digital talent.

⭐ Dallas–Fort Worth

One of the largest creative and tech markets in the South.

🌾 Kansas City

A vibrant film and design community bridging the Midwest.

🎸 Austin

Texas's creative capital, home to bold makers and storytellers.

Powered By

An NDA Haus Hackathon



Prompt to Premiere is an NDA Haus Hackathon powered by Thankless Production LLC — a Tulsa-based creative production company dedicated to supporting independent storytelling and emerging creative formats.

NDA Haus Hackathons are designed to give creators a high-pressure, high-creativity environment where constraints become the catalyst. By combining a tight timeline, a community-rooted prompt, and cutting-edge AI tools, we believe anyone can surprise themselves with what they're capable of making.

This event is about more than competition — it's a celebration of what's possible when human imagination meets the technology of right now.

Register Today

Your Film Starts With One Prompt.

September 25 is coming fast — and in-person seats in the Tulsa production room are limited. Whether you're competing in person or virtually, registration is quick and your spot is waiting. A $1,000 grand prize and the chance to premiere your AI-powered short film await.

10

Hours to Create

From prompt reveal to final submission

$1K

Black Tech Street Grand Prize

Awarded to the top submission

$0

Virtual Entry

Free to join from anywhere

1

Prompt. One Day.

Everything you need to make something unforgettable

Presented as official Tulsa Tech Week programming. Produced by Thankless Production LLC.

Partners

Thank You To Our Partners

Prompt to Premiere is made possible through the generous support of our partners.

Their commitment empowers creators and fosters innovation in AI-powered filmmaking.