# Bad Influence story: HeyGen runs AI video contest with $20K+ in prizes through its MCP

Active · 2 articles · 2 sources · First reported 11-10 14:25. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/22686052-a8e5-4c6b-9abc-69eea8fa8a98

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Latest update (11-11 00:33): MiniMax H3 powers HeyGen Video 1 in a contest with $20K+ in prizes

Overview: HeyGen is running a contest for the best videos made with HeyGen Video 1 through its MCP, with more than $20K in cash and credits. HeyGen says Runware, MiniMax, ComfyUI and ChromaAwards are co-sponsors. MiniMax says HeyGen Video 1 is built on its H3 model and that the prize pool includes $5K in MiniMax API credits.

To enter, creators must follow @HeyGenMCP and post their video with #HeyGenVideoContest by Dec 1.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-11 00:33 · MiniMax · [MiniMax H3 powers HeyGen Video 1 in a contest with $20K+ in prizes](https://badinfluence.news/items/kp82h5i74w1lo7yefo2ixnap0)
2. 11-10 14:25 · ComfyUI · [HeyGen runs a contest for AI-made videos with up to $5K in credits](https://badinfluence.news/items/n1lcnwutjeur72qjxghy34jge)
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