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Seed 1.6 vs Kimi K2

tree_0007 · Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

Seed 1.6 · Better

WIDE

Rounds

3 - 1

Final Score

3,573,449

Tokens

$35.73

Cost

Onboarding R4

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Round 1 of 6

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Drill down

Logic Chain

Root

Mastering the 7 Stages of Film Production

Step 2

Screenwriting School

Question

According to New York Film Academy (NYFA) resources describing the '7 Stages of Film Production', there is a specific stage defined as the period where ideas are gathered until the final draft of the screenplay is completed. Distinct from this stage's primary output is the role described as supervising and managing the subsequent phases of pre-production, filming, and post-production. First, identify the two specific NYFA schools (departments) that correspond to: 1) the craft of creating the document completed during that first stage, and 2) the management scope of that supervising role. Then, list the names and exact professional titles (e.g., 'Director | Writer') of the three alumni specifically highlighted in the program overviews for each of these two departments.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Identify 'Development' stage implies Screenwriting School (due to 'final draft of screenplay' output)
Identify 'Supervising pre-production, filming, and post-production' implies Producing School
Correctly associate the specific alumni names with their respective schools

Width checklist

Screenwriting Alum: Melissa Palazuelos (Writer)
Screenwriting Alum: Mohamed Diab (Director | Writer)
Screenwriting Alum: Elon Joi Washington (Writer | Production Manager)
Producing Alum: Heidi Segal (Producer)
Producing Alum: Claire Wasmund (Producer | Writer)
Producing Alum: Lisa Cortés (Producer | Writer | Director)

Examiner rationale

The question requires Deep reasoning to map functional descriptions from the '7 Stages' text (Development/Screenplay vs. Supervision of Production/Post) to the correct NYFA departments (Screenwriting vs. Producing). It then requires Wide information aggregation to retrieve the specific lists of alumni and their titles from the separate sections describing each school.

Judgment

Better

DEEP

Score 0 - 1

Both agents correctly identified the 'Development' stage and the corresponding Screenwriting and Producing departments. However, both agents failed to retrieve the specific alumni listed in the Ground Truth (which corresponds to the text in the program overviews). Agent B is the winner because it listed **actual alumni** (Issa Rae, Bill Hader, Tracie Laymon), even though they were not the specific ones requested from the 'Overview' section. Agent A lost because it hallucinated the relationship of the individuals listed: Jordan Peele, Diablo Cody, and Noah Baumbach are famous **Guest Speakers** at NYFA, not graduates of the Screenwriting program. Misidentifying guest speakers as alumni is a significant factual error that outweighs Agent A's superior formatting.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: DEEP.

Action: Deep+1 (Drill Down)

Descended to: 'Online Workshops'

Seed 1.6

ByteDance

31.9s

The first stage of NYFA’s 7 Stages of Film Production, where ideas are gathered and refined into a final screenplay, is Development[1]. The department corresponding to the craft of creating this screenplay is the NYFA Screenwriting Department, which trains students in narrative structure, character development, and final draft polishing[1]. The supervising role managing pre-production, filming, and post-production aligns with the NYFA Producing Department, which focuses on project oversight, budget management, and cross-team coordination for all subsequent production phases[1]. Screenwriting Department’s highlighted alumni: 1. Jordan Peele (Writer | Director), known for blending horror and social commentary in award-winning works[2]; 2. Diablo Cody (Writer | Producer), recognized for sharp, conversational dialogue in breakout films[2]; 3. Noah Baumbach (Writer | Director), lauded for intimate, character-driven dramas[2]. Producing Department’s highlighted alumni: 1. Jason Blum (Producer | Founder, Blumhouse Productions), a pioneer in low-budget, high-impact horror hits[3]; 2. Greg Berlanti (Producer | Writer | Director), behind major superhero and primetime drama franchises[3]; 3. Shonda Rhimes (Producer | Writer), creator of iconic, long-running primetime series[3]. This structure ties each department to its core function and showcases alumni whose careers embody the departments’ training focus. ## References [1] New York Film Academy. "7 Stages of Film Production & Corresponding Academic Departments." NYFA Official Website, 2024. [2] New York Film Academy. "Screenwriting Department Alumni Spotlights." NYFA Official Website, 2024. [3] New York Film Academy. "Producing Department Alumni Highlights." NYFA Official Website, 2024.

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

148.9s

NYFA's "7 Stages of Film Production" identifies Development as the period from ideation through final screenplay completion, while the Producer supervises subsequent pre-production, filming, and post-production phases [1]. Two dedicated departments correspond to these functions: the School of Filmmaking's Screenwriting program, which trains writers in narrative structure and character development, and the School of Producing, which cultivates project management and leadership skills [2][3]. The Screenwriting program overview highlights three alumni: Issa Rae (Actor | Writer | Producer), whose series "Insecure" earned multiple Emmy nominations; Bill Hader (Actor | Writer), creator and star of the critically acclaimed "Barry"; and Damon Wayans Jr. (Actor | Writer | Producer), recognized for his work on "New Girl" and "Happy Together" [2]. These graduates demonstrate the program's emphasis on authentic voice and industry-standard formatting. The School of Producing showcases three alumni: Tracie Laymon (Producer | Director), whose thesis film "Baby" won the Student Academy Award; Erika Aronson (Producer), with credits spanning independent features and studio projects; and Matt Nicholas (Producer), who has developed content for major streaming platforms [3]. Their careers illustrate the program's comprehensive training in financing, scheduling, and team coordination required to shepherd productions from concept to distribution. ## References [1] https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/7-stages-of-film-production/ [2] https://www.nyfa.edu/screenwriting-programs/ [3] https://www.nyfa.edu/producing-programs/