AI Video Jam: Western Sydney AI Hackathon Series

NOTE: Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite (link)

Curious about AI Video but not sure where to start? This workshop is designed for founders, creatives, business owners, hobbyists, and the simply curious who want to explore how AI can bring stories and visuals to life — no prior video or design experience needed.
We’ll keep it fun and collaborative. Working in teams of two, you’ll share a provided laptop and Midjourney subscription to create stunning images and short AI video sequences. Together, we’ll experiment with prompts, develop quirky concepts, and see just how far imagination (and a bit of AI magic) can take us.
The day is split between learning the basics of AI prompting in Midjourney and then tackling a creative team challenge — making a short ad or film concept in just a few hours. You’ll get to show your work at the end of the day, and we’ll keep the vibe playful, experimental, and full of surprises.

What you’ll learn:

• How to craft great prompts for AI image and video generation
• Tips for making visuals more consistent and cinematic
• Team-based creative development: turning wild ideas into AI-powered outputs
• The possibilities (and current limits) of AI tools like Midjourney and Runway

What's provided:

• Laptops (one per team of two)
• AI video tool subscriptions (included)
• Light food for lunch
• A guided, simple workflow — no tech overload

You will not:

• Need to bring a laptop or subscription
• Be expected to know video editing or AI beforehand
• Have to produce a “hollywood level“ video — this is about play and experimentation

You will:

• Collaborate with new people or friends (if you book together) in a fun, creative environment
• Make strange, beautiful, and unexpected visuals with AI
• Get a feel for where AI video might be heading
• Leave with a team project you can keep refining later

Spots are very limited and teams are small — sign up now and join the challenge!

Please note: this event is for participants aged 18 and over.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Location: WSTI AI Shed @ Western Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151
• Cost: $15 (Light food for lunch will be provided; tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite)

This project has been supported through a City of Parramatta Council Community Grant.

Notice of Photography and Filming By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.