LeadStory

Are there any films that are AI-generated?

Asked 12 hours ago

Answer

Yes, there are AI-generated films. 'What's Next?' by Yiwen Cao is created entirely with AI-generated images using Runway software, without traditional filming or a script.

Now Playing

DW News

'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film

DW News · New
DW News
DW News
New
  • Yiwen Cao created 'What's Next?' entirely with AI-generated images using Runway software. 28s
  • The film was made without a script, protagonists, or traditional filming equipment. 1m 17s
  • Themes include human greed, gender inequality, capitalism, and climate change. 1m 20s
  • Cao sees storytelling as a human skill and AI as just another filmmaking tool. 1m 41s
  • 'What's Next?' was screened at the Berlinale and received mixed reviews. 2m 30s
Artificial IntelligenceMovies

References

'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film
Icon
DW News
13 hours ago
'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film

No cameras were used in 'What's Next.' Instead, Yiwen Cao used AI image-generating software called Runway to create the film's visuals.

'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film
Icon
DW News
13 hours ago
'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film

Yiwen Cao generated more than 20,000 short videos by inputting prompts into AI generators and organized them into a film.

'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film
Icon
DW News
13 hours ago
'What's Next?' — a completely AI-generated film

Yiwen Cao made 'What's Next' alone on her computer in just one week, and it was screened at the Berlinale.

What Are People Asking?