Best AI Films

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Chimera Protocol [Ep 1]

[2:35]

Non-stop action, explosions, guns and car chases take center stage in Bianca's cyberpunk series, showing off new Seedance 2.0 tools.

Knights Without Armour

[5:30]

AI or Die

AI or Die's particular brew of humor and awkward characters are on full display in this smorgasbord of middle-age vignettes. An award-winning mockumentary that will have you believing leprechauns are definitely real.

The Cinderbell Club [Ep 1]

[5:58]

Tim Evans

Tim Evans delivers the first episode of his gothic boarding school fantasy rendered in a brilliant claymation style. Drawing upon his experience working at Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit) and utilizing real voice actors, this family-friendly series has the type of soul that many AI films aspire to but few are able to achieve.

The Philadelphia Project

[12:57]

Jesse Torres

Jesse Torres' unforgettable horror film juxtaposes a zombie uprising against the strife of marginalized Philadelphia citizens. It's part political commentary, part horrifying action film. Though the tools used here have aged, this short film still contains some of the most visually memorable moments we've seen.

The Cosmic Access Liaison

[8:53]

James Cipriano

Cipriano returns with his special blend of sci-fi, fantasy, beautiful skies and comedy. An explorer sets out to figure out the secrets of an insect-robot species in this throwback romp.

Pi Hard

[2:21]

AI or Die

No matter what side of the aisle you're on, you will not be able to finish this absurd and celebrity-filled high action trailer without laughing... hard.

Editorial Note: This film is presented as parody and includes stylized depictions of public figures in an obviously fictional context. BAIF may occasionally feature parody work involving public figures.

The Human Race

[3:31]

ARIELKO

Life moves in one direction. Beautifully colored, no-dialogue animation from hitmaker ARIELKO.

ESSENTIALS

Taotie

[6:39]

Trinh Nam An

Villagers go searching for lost children in the night-time forest. Unsettling demonic horror from Trinh Nam An that will keep you spellbound.

Warlock

[7:44]

Fictional Films

Alex Russek (Fictional Films) extends his grungy aesthetic and epic sound design into a world of wizards and warlocks in this sizable narrative. An evil warlock attempts to open a passage into the demon world using a human sacrifice.

One Way

[4:59]

Egor Kharlamov

A man contemplates suicide, but will a stranger change his fate? Rendered in a unique style and aesthetic, this film placed 2nd at the Reply ai Film Festival.

Zero Shot

[2:39]

Davide Bianca

From Davide Bianca comes this tension filled trailer chronicling the spark that ignites humanity's next great leap: a self-evolving AI designed to safeguard Earth's future.

Shaper

[2:10]

Matisse Tolin

When a design student living in a rough LA neighborhood gets hunted down by a vicious gang, he'll defend himself the best way he knows possible... by 3D printing a gun.

The End Boys

[1:08]

Kavan the Kid

A young boy is sent away to a school that hides dark secrets. Check out this concept trailer from Kavan the Kid that gives off Harry Potter meets Umbrella Academy vibes.

Lapse

[1:46]

YZA Voku

Beautiful black and white cinematography, evocative portraiture and a Charles Bukowski-esque narration. This one definitely goes in the experimental category.