Saga is excited to partner on the @ChromaAwards - a groundbreaking AI Film, Music Video, and Games competition! Starting today, the Chroma Awards is offering $1M in free trials to educate, empower, and spotlight the next generation of creatives to compete for $175,000 in cash prizes. Now until November 3rd, submit your work, tag our tool in your submission, and become our champion! As a Silver Sponsor, we will be offering a prize pool of $1,500 cash to the top project that best represents our community. Join the competition at ChromaAwards.com to push forward the future of AI creativity, together.

Project Odyssey is back! We are excited to announce that we are officially joining the @chromaawards to organize the world's biggest AI Film, Music Videos, and Games Competition! Submit by Nov 17th at chromaawards.devpost.com/ to be eligible for over $175,000 in cash prizes, distribution, and professional opportunities across 26 unique categories!

And that’s officially a wrap on Season 2 of Project Odyssey 🎬🌟 We’re deeply inspired by the creativity, courage, and curiosity of over 2,000 global teams, who together submitted an astounding 4,500 films, totaling nearly 190 hours of groundbreaking AI storytelling. Many of these talented creators joined us for the first time, including both seasoned filmmakers and traditional creators exploring AI filmmaking for the very first time. A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible journey—our community, judges, and every participant who embraced this exciting new horizon with openness and enthusiasm. Special gratitude goes to our generous sponsors from 47 companies and community partners who contributed over $78K in cash prizes and a total of $800K in support, including our Title, Gold, Silver, and Community Project Partners. Your support has been instrumental in making Season 2 a remarkable success. We truly couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you, your contributions, and your unwavering belief in our mission. 💖 See you soon! 🚀✨ Warmly, Project Odyssey team

🎖️ Runner-Up – "Sarabande 7 Days (Creative Process)" (Behind-The-Scenes Winner) by @theBW7 (A glimpse into the creative process behind AI shorts and mini-films) What if creativity had its own rhythm? Sarabande 7 Days (Creative Process) delivers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey of Brogan Wassell. In this video, Brogan shows how he uses a combination of After Effects, existing clips, and a track from Suno to craft his AI shorts and mini-films. It’s a raw, authentic glimpse into the hustle and passion that fuel groundbreaking AI filmmaking. 🎥 Watch the video at vimeo.com/1048486635/f1f1216…

🥉 3rd Place – "The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment" (Behind-The-Scenes Winner) by @RussRayJohnson (A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the "Dude Where’s My Beard" music video) What if the journey behind the music could speak for itself? The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment offers an intimate look into the creative process behind the "Dude Where’s My Beard" music video. Crafted by Russell Johnson, this behind-the-scenes feature reveals the intricate details of AI-driven production, showcasing the fusion of artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. 🎥 Watch the video at: vimeo.com/1048486272/fccb905…

🥈 2nd Place – "Project Odyssey Trailer" (Behind-The-Scenes Winner) @BlackMixture_X (A breakdown of the process for the Project Odyssey Season 2 trailer) What if every great film began with a brilliant process? Project Odyssey Trailer takes you behind the scenes as Nathaniel Dwarika and Chriselle Dwarika from Black Mixture break down their creative journey. Their trailer—crafted entirely with 100% AI-generated imagery and sounds—captures the spirit of the competition and redefines the boundaries of AI filmmaking. Their innovative workflow, using an array of generative tools, turned an idea into an incredible final product. Huge thanks to Project Odyssey and its sponsors for making this possible! vimeo.com/1048486742/66f88a3…

🏆 1st Place – "Making Claymation with AI" (Behind-The-Scenes Winner) by @Lynn_Designer (Behind the scenes of "Animals on Shift") What if the secret behind a film was as compelling as the film itself? Making Claymation with AI offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of Animals on Shift. This behind-the-scenes video, created by Lynn Tsai, showcases how innovative claymation techniques merged with AI processes bring raw creativity to life. It’s a masterclass in blending traditional craft with modern technology. 🎥 Watch the video at: vimeo.com/1045783612/1093e26…

Step behind the curtain and discover the creative process that brings visionary films to life. In the Behind-The-Scenes category, creators spotlight their story, workflows, and inspiration behind their Project Odyssey Season 2 submissions. These winners reveal the magic that happens when imagination meets hard work: 🏆 1st Place: Making Claymation with AI – by @Lynn_Designer 🥈 2nd Place: Project Odyssey Trailer – by Nathaniel Dwarika and Chriselle Dwarika from Black Mixture 🥉 3rd Place: The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment – by Russell Johnson 🎖️ Runner-Up: Sarabande 7 Days (Creative Process) – by Brogan Wassell @theBW7 Watch behind the scenes to see how these filmmakers transform raw ideas into cinematic masterpieces. Every frame tells a story of dedication and creative ingenuity! 🔗 View the full list of Behind-The-Scenes winners here: projectodyssey.ai/season-2-a…

🎖️ Runner-Up – "Edge of Illusion" (Open Format Category Winner) Created by: Batuhan Yıldız (aka batudude) 🎥 Watch the video at: vimeo.com/1045284494/ed0cde5…