Our Objectives

• 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.

EDIFYING OUR WORLD,
ONE STORY AT A TIME

Start Your Journey with us from the 01 Mar 2026!

3.1 The Challenge
Participants are given 5 days to create an edifying 2-5 minute short video based on one of the following themes: Reawakening, Reconciliation, Redemption, Resilience, Renewal, Revelation, or Restoration (see below).

3.2 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.

3.3 Signing Up
- Open to both professional and amateur creators of all ages.
- Welcome entries from across Asia.

3.4 An Online Hack-Event
Primarily an online event.

3.5 Countries

Singapore/ Indonesia / South Korea / Philippines

3.6 Competition

• Participants may compete Individually or as a team (up to 4 members). Teams may consist of up to four (4) members. Groups wishing to exceed this limit must seek prior approval from the organisers.

• Mentorship will be available to support ideation and production.

3.7 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.

3.8 Benefits to Participants

• Participation certificate.

• Showcase opportunities on EDEFI’s content hub and social media channels

• Showcase portfolio with ARTWORKER

• Related Workshop and mentorship (i.e. Storytelling and Generative AI)

• [Selective] EDEFI may invite some creators for further IP development and collaboration.

3.9 Showcase
All submitted videos will be featured on EDEFI’s content hub (“EDEFI Core”) and social media channels. Best efforts will be made to promote the works globally – giving creators visibility while spreading positive, uplifting stories worldwide.

3.10 Participation Fees

• A nominal participation fee of S$10 for students and S$20 for professionals.

• For this inaugural event, we will raise sponsorships to cover the participation fees.

3.11 Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Number of participants and teams.

• Quantity and quality of submitted videos.

• Reach and engagement during the public voting phase.

• Post-event feedback on learning and inspiration to create more content.

• Long-term performance of videos across social media channels.

Details

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I Register?

All participants need to register individually regardless if they are an individual or team. Please click the below link where you can register and also join the ARTWORKER community. Do note that all team members will need to register. Registration starts from the 01 Mar 2026 and ends on the 12 Jun 2026.

How do I form my Team?

It is recommended that you form your team on your own as at this stage, we have limited capacity to connect participants together.

How much does it cost?

For this inaugural hackathon, we are waiving all the participation fees. However, if you do wish to contribute and give, please reach out to us!

How is my IP protected?

You retain all ownership and copyright to the original video content, creative concepts, characters, and stories you create and submit for the Hackathon. All participants are required to fill up the "EDEFI Hackathon 2026 PARTICIPANTS AGREEMENT & CONTENT LICENSE" after registration is completed.

If I am from another country that is not included, can I also register?

Yes! While there are key participating countries, a participant from any other country can also register and join!

What language will the Hackathon be conducted?

To ensure clarity and fairness for all participants, the primary language for the Hackathon will be English. This applies to all live sessions, workshops, webinars, and written instructions.

We encourage inclusivity in your creations! Therefore, the content of your final submission—including your application, code repository, video demo, and presentation slides—can be in any language you prefer.

Are there any general rules?

All submissions must promote a wholesome, inclusive, and positive narrative appropriate for a universal audience. Content containing explicit sexuality, violence, hate speech, or intentionally divisive themes is prohibited. The EDEFI committee holds the sole discretion to reject any project that fails to meet this standard. This decision is final and binding.

Is this a Faith-Based Event?

While the Hackathon's theme of "wholesome creation" is inspired by positive values found in many traditions, including Christianity, this is not an exclusively Christian event. We warmly welcome participants of all faiths, spiritual backgrounds, and worldviews who share our commitment to building positive, inclusive, and inspiring technology. Our goal is universal creativity, not religious instruction.

Silver Media Group is a specialist in structuring international co-productions, bringing together the best stories, resources and talents from both worlds, to create compelling content for a global audience. https://silvermediagroup.com/

Artworker based from South Korea creates a stage where creators around the world can realize their potential and set new standards in art. https://artworker.global/

We are I AM LOGOS, a creative entertainment company building immersive universes from our hub in Singapore with talent from around the world, spanning games, anime, and other media. https://www.iamlogos.ai/

EdenStone is a next-generation narrative studio. We create tech-augmented story worlds and develop them into immersive IP for the global entertainment marketplace. https://edenstone.group/about

Partners / Sponsors

FaithTech is a practicing community. We believe there is a way of building technology that redemptively changes the world while transforming those who build it.

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