Join us on Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 AM at Midpen Media Center in Palo Alto for an unforgettable look into the future of AI and storytelling. We’re kicking off the countdown to the Sparknify Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival — and you’re invited to witness something truly next-level at this open to the public press event.

🎤 Watch AI Take the Stage

For the first time, we are introducing our ultra realistic AI Spokespersons, who will deliver our press conference announcements — a hyper-realistic digital powered by DeepBrain AI and vidBoard.ai offering a striking glimpse into the future of communication. The AI presenters look and speak like real people, with expressions, tone, and presence that will make you question what’s real — setting the tone for a Human vs AI festival where the line between human and machine creativity is challenged.

📣 What Will Be Announced?

This special kickoff to the Sparknify Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival will unveil:

🏆 First look at the Sparknify Humanity Award — the festival’s top honor awarded to the short film, whether human-made or AI-generated, that most profoundly captures the essence of humanity.

🎬 Announcement of the 12 official film nominees — six created by traditional filmmakers and six entirely generated by AI, selected from hundreds of submissions received worldwide.

🌟 Introduction of the prestigious judging panel, composed of renowned film professors, award-winning directors, actors, and visual effects pioneers.

🤝 Our official sponsors and vendors, who are helping make this bold exploration of storytelling and technology possible.

🏅 Sparknify Humanity Award

In an era where AI is learning to tell stories, this award honors the film — whether made by humans or generated by AI — that best captures the essence of what it means to be human. As technology transforms the way we create, the Sparknify Humanity Award challenges us to reflect:

Can AI capture the essence of humanity more convincingly than humans themselves?

And in response, can humans better define what makes their humanity — truly unique?

We celebrate both traditional filmmakers who craft soulful, human-centered narratives, and visionary AI creators who push beyond the Turing Test to uncover universal truths. The Sparknify Humanity Award challenges all storytellers — human or machine — to explore, express, and protect what is uniquely human in an era of intelligent creation. Will this year’s award go to a human-made film, rich with authenticity and emotional depth? Or will an AI-generated story capture our collective spirit and redefine what it means to be human on screen?

🎓 Stay for a Free 30-Minute Hands-On Generative AI Video Workshop

After the AI-powered press conference, stick around for a special Generative AI Video Workshop open to all attendees. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a content creator, you’ll learn directly from DeepBrain AI's engineer on how to create your own ultra realistic AI avatars and produce compelling videos using cutting-edge tools, just like our spokesperson. No technical background required — just bring your curiosity and a smartphone! We’ll show you how to turn text into talking avatars, how to customize voices and visuals, and how this tech is being used in film, media, and business.

🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public — RSVP required for entrance.

Come experience the next wave of creative technology. From lifelike AI presenters to DIY generative video, this press conference is your chance to see — and learn — what the future of storytelling looks like.

About DeepBrain.ai

DeepBrain AI is a leading AI technology company specializing in ultra-realistic AI avatars and video synthesis. Its solutions blend human-like interaction with digital efficiency, powering next-gen media, customer service, and education experiences through conversational AI and video generation platforms.

About vidBoard.ai

vidBoard.ai is a generative AI platform that enables users to create lifelike AI video presenters from text in minutes. Designed for content creators, educators, and businesses, vidBoard.ai simplifies video production by turning written scripts into professional, avatar-led videos—no cameras, actors, or editing required.

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