Runpod Sponsors CivitAI’s Project Odyssey 2024

Runpod is sponsoring Season 2 of Project Odyssey 2024, a major AI filmmaking competition organized by CivitAI, providing infrastructure support and judging the competition. Participants are tasked with creating a visual narrative using generative AI, with a submission deadline of January 16, 2025. Runpod encourages contestants to utilize open-source tools like OpenV, which is available for free trial and emphasizes simplicity as a foundation for innovation. OpenV, a community-focused project, allows developers to build AI startups using Runpod for inference, and features like the Inspiration tab showcase immersive video examples. The competition offers various prizes, including cash, platform credits, and subscriptions, and Runpod is particularly interested in submissions using OpenV for the "Sponsored Tools" category. The event highlights the significant advancements in open-source video packages and offers a platform for AI artists to collaborate and innovate.