METACANNES NEXT // AI CINEMA : BLOCK 2
GENESIS INSTALLED
The Lab pushes the boundaries of AI development by embedding the Bible into next-gen androids for memory testing. What begins as an experiment in cognition spirals into a profound exploration of belief, ethics, and the unintended consequences of mixing ancient scripture with bio-machine logic.
WRITER/DIRECTOR: AI Machina
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 5:00
JÓLMUST
Once a year for the past centuries, the Must-Gnomes have fought to defend their sacred Jólmust from the insatiable Santas, who arrive from across the sea to replace it with their artificial brew.
Stumbling into the heart of the conflict, a young gnome must face her fear and uncover an ancient magic in order to find the path to preserving their tradition.
DIRECTORS: Christian Thornell, Patrik Thornell
WRITERS: Rune C. Árn, Christian Thornell
PRODUCERS: Christian Thornell, Patrik Thornell
SOUND SUPERVISOR: Anton Ariki Sten
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 13:17
MARKET
Peter receives an offer from his father, the owner of a major corporation, to launch his product in the market. In response, he hands over the most useless object from his workshop.
The experts at his father’s company set out to develop a launch strategy for the product Peter has sent.
“The boundaries shaped by sincerity do not divide truth from falsehood.”
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Ilyou Kim
PRODUCER: Ilyou Kim
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 29:40
MEAN ORANGE CAT: KAIJU KATASTROPHE
When ace reporter MeanOrangeCat investigates the existence of giant monsters in Tokyo he bites off more than he can chew.
Tools used:
– Midjourney V6.1 // images
– Veo2 // text-to-video generation
– Kling // image-to-video generation
– Hailuo // image-to-video
– Elevenlabs // text-to-voice
– Suno // Original Music
– Leonardo.ai // image upscaling
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 6:29
GHOST OF THE FOREST
Visionary music video that blends mythology and technology into a poetic exploration of humanity’s deep yet forgotten bond with the spirit of Nature. Entirely produced with cutting-edge AI tools for imagery, animation, and sound design, the video is a groundbreaking example of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize contemporary storytelling, pushing the boundaries of visual and auditory art. This avant-garde approach creates a world that is both dreamlike and hyper-real, a space where imagination meets the organic beauty of the natural world.
The story follows a mystical forest guardian, a hybrid creature embodying the spirit of Nature, who lives in a magical, otherworldly forest hidden at the edges of our modern urban lives. She performs a ritual of fire and water before a stone idol—a symbol of Nature’s enduring presence. Her ritual summons a magical blue bird, imbued with her essence, which she sends as a messenger to her human twin; a girl living in a bustling, gray cityscape. As the blue bird reaches the girl, the moment of contact is transformative. The city begins to morph, shifting from a cold, mechanical space into a lush, surreal forest.
Ghost in the Forest is more than a music video; it is a contemporary fable that celebrates the power of imagination to reconnect us with our forgotten harmony with Nature. It reminds us that the spirit of Nature, though buried beneath layers of modernity, still exists within us, waiting to be rediscovered. This groundbreaking work is a testament to the limitless potential of AI in reshaping the way we tell stories, merging myth and innovation into a singular, visionary experience.
DIRECTOR: Francesca Fini
LANGUAGE: English
RUNTIME: 5:22
ODIN
What does it mean to seek wisdom in the age of AI?
Odin, a short film created entirely with Artificial Intelligence, offers a fresh take on storytelling, blending ancient myth with modern technology. Inspired by the Norse god Odin’s quest for knowledge, the film explores the parallels between ancient rites like the Majo and AI as a new form of wisdom. Real footage was transformed using Midjourney, animated with Runway Gen-3, and edited in Da Vinci Resolve, with AI-generated voiceover from Artlist and an original soundtrack.
DIRECTORS: Monica Leone, Antar Corrado
SOUND DESIGN: Tommaso Faloci
LANGUAGE: Italian
English Subtitles
RUNTIME: 1:40
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