Google has introduced its inaugural AI film accolade, the AI Film Award, with a grand prize of $1 million awarded to the short film "Lily," directed and created by Zubeir El-Jlassi from Tunisia. "Lily" tells a profound and unsettling tale centered around a solitary archivist whose mundane existence is abruptly disrupted when he discovers a doll at the scene of a hit-and-run incident. This seemingly ordinary object becomes a mute witness to another person's wrongdoing, carrying a weight that surpasses mere words. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist comes to understand that he cannot simply turn a blind eye and "move on." The film is characterized by its chilling and dark tone, yet it remains remarkably cohesive. The Veo video generator effectively preserves the film's quality and atmosphere throughout, avoiding any disjointed moments. Additionally, the creator employed Gemini during the initial stages for storyboarding and crafting the visual identity of the characters. You can view the complete 9-minute film online.
Informational material. 18+.
