Monterey Language Services' Blog » contest https://www.montereylanguages.com/blog Translation reaches every corner of our culture. Our blog shares stories related to translation, culture, language, quality, writing & interpretation through the eyes of translation professionals. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:32:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.35 Beyond Reality: Future Imagined https://www.montereylanguages.com/blog/beyond-reality-future-imagined-5050 https://www.montereylanguages.com/blog/beyond-reality-future-imagined-5050#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:51:03 +0000 http://www.montereylanguages.com/blog/?p=5050 Calling all students interested in sharing their creative minds! Monterey Language Services is creating a series of short AI generated videos that explore the boundless possibilities of tomorrow. And we need YOUR creative vision!

We’re looking for imaginative stories, scenarios that push the boundaries of reality and delve into the truly extraordinary. Think beyond the everyday, beyond the predictable. We want to see the future as you dream it, unbound by limitations.

We are planning to generate AI videos like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zpyToo_Ls

The above video is a generated video based off the prompt “the creation of the world.” Now, we are looking for a series of stories about the future.

Examples:

  • A city floating among the clouds, powered by stardust.
  • A world where emotions are tangible, traded like currency.
  • A journey into the heart of a sentient AI, exploring its dreams.
  • A 2025 child travels into a school in the future and is apprehensive of what is about to happen.

We’re open to any topic, as long as it’s brimming with imagination and takes us beyond the realm of the ordinary.

Your Mission:

  • Craft a captivating short story, if chosen, then work with us to generate a video
  • Let your imagination soar and create a future that is truly unique.
  • Focus on scenarios that are “beyond realistic.”

The Reward:

  • The selected stories will receive $250 each and the opportunity to be brought to life through AI filmmaking.

Submission:

  • Format: Short Story (Word document) or Video (3 minutes maximum)
  • How to Submit: Email your submission to mei-ling@montereylanguages.com with the subject line “Future Story‘’ Please include your name and contact information in the email.
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If you consider yourself to be the most social and opinionated person, check this out. Here are easy steps to win:

• Click on the link below:
Monterey Language Services Tech Marathon
• Start a question about Technology
• Invite as many friends as possible
• Keep your thread alive
(i.e. have your friends join, give feedback, and have fun!)
• The longest thread will win
• Price is $100 in cash

The marathon starts immediately. The deadline is April 18th, Friday, 12 pm PDT. The winner will be announced at 5 pm on Monterey Language Services Facebook.

Everyone can chat about future technology. Are you ready for this challenge?

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