The Daydream 2025 Interactive AI Video Program

The Daydream 2025 Interactive AI Video Program

Join a handpicked group of AI artists, creative technologists, and developers exploring real‑time AI video with StreamDiffusionTD and Daydream Scope.
Program kicks off on 12/22.

ABOUT

The Daydream Interactive AI Video Program is where cutting-edge creative technologists experiment with the future of real-time AI video. It’s not a typical hackathon; it’s a curated two-week creative lab for the people defining the next medium for live AI video and creative storytelling.

Two program tracks

A home for open source AI video

Track 1

StreamDiffusionTD

StreamDiffusionTD

For TouchDesigner users who want to explore what StreamDiffusion can do with the Daydream backend

Create interactive real-time AI experiences powered by the Daydream API

Build the next iconic real-time AI video workflow or application

Daydream Support: two workshops, daily office hours, individual check-ins, and ad-hoc support sessions.

Track 2

Daydream Scope

Daydream Scope

For creative technologists who want to experiment with a new creative medium for real‑time AI video

Tinker with real-time AI video models in tools like TouchDesigner, Unity, and Unreal Engine

Turn video into a "playable" medium like a video game

Daydream Support: two workshops, daily office hours, individual check-ins, and ad-hoc support sessions.

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

First Place

First Place

$1,750

$1,750

$1,750

Second Place

Second Place

$750

$750

$750

Third Place

Third Place

Three prizes per track

A home for open
source AI video

WHY JOIN?

  • Do a passion project and potentially win $2,500

  • Join a curated cohort of elite create technologists

  • Gain visibility for your work by being spotlighted in the demo day, and in future marketing campaigns

  • Add a notable project to a portfolio or resume

  • Learn from experts via our hands-on workshops

TIMELINE

TIMELINE

Participant Selection

Rolling through December 19, 2025

Program Kickoff

December 22, 2025

Midpoint Project Check-In

January 2, 2026

Project Completion and Voting Day

January 9, 2026

Finalist Demo Day and Winner Selection

January 13, 2026

Program Mentors

Program Mentors

DotSimulate

StreamDiffusionTD Creator

DotSimulate

StreamDiffusionTD Creator

DotSimulate

StreamDiffusionTD Creator

Yondon Fu

Infrastructure Researcher

Yondon Fu

Infrastructure Researcher

Yondon Fu

Infrastructure Researcher

Come create with the Daydream community

Come create with the Daydream community