Making of Ancestra

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This video documents the collaboration between filmmaker Darren Aronofsky's company, Primordial Soup, and Google DeepMind. They explore the use of generative AI in filmmaking, focusing on the first short film in their series, "Ancestra," directed by Eliza McNitt. The piece details the creative process, from conceptualization based on McNitt's personal birth story to the technical execution, highlighting how artists and engineers worked together to push the boundaries of AI video generation for storytelling.

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The segment introduces the historical context of film technology, highlights the emergence of generative AI, and features Darren Aronofsky posing the question of how to use this new tech for storytelling.

Witness the fascinating evolution of filmmaking, from early pioneers to the cutting edge of AI, and ponder how new technologies will transform the art of storytelling forever.

Darren Aronofsky and his team discuss the mind-blowing possibilities presented by advanced AI models, leading into an introduction of filmmaker Eliza McNitt and her passion for cosmic storytelling.

Join visionary filmmakers as they explore the mind-bending possibilities of AI, hinting at a future where imagination knows no bounds. Discover the creative minds driving this technological leap!

Eliza McNitt expresses her drive to push creative boundaries with technology, interspersed with a captivating montage of abstract, AI-generated visuals that demonstrate the imaginative output of VEO.

Explore the cutting edge of creative expression as a visionary filmmaker challenges what's possible, presenting stunning AI-generated imagery that redefines how stories can be envisioned and told.

Eliza McNitt shares a poignant personal story about her birth and a medical condition, revealing the deep, emotional inspiration that forms the core metaphor for her film, 'Ancestra'.

Discover the deeply personal origin of a groundbreaking film as a director recounts her own birth story, a poignant event that became the emotional core and cosmic metaphor for her ambitious project.

This segment showcases the innovative use of VEO to generate a realistic newborn baby from Eliza's own baby photos, seamlessly integrating it into live-action footage for a critical scene in the film.

See how groundbreaking AI technology tackles a classic filmmaking dilemma, creating an incredibly lifelike newborn by blending personal history with digital artistry for a profoundly moving and authentic scene.