# Gen:48 — 1st Edition

- Date: 2023-11
- Type: festival
- Credit: Runway Studios
- Artists: [Runway Studios](https://aifilmhistory.org/artist/runway-studios)
- URL: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/gen48-edition-1

The first 48-hour AI film contest. Over 1,000 participants given 48 hours to create a short film using Runway's tools. Dan Hammill and Jeff Wood win with '2026.' The AI filmmaking community has its first shared cultural moment.

Links:
- Gen:48: https://runwayml.com/gen48

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Source: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/gen48-edition-1
Era: 2023 · The Cambrian Explosion
Last updated: 2026-09-23