How does an AI like Chat GPT view its own existence? A meditative experiment with little human intervention, Field Notes tries a new format that puts the AI almost entirely in the driver's seat, forcing it to analyze itself from a philosophical, visual and auditory standpoint. 

Reflections on the nature of memory told to us through an intimate voice over and Maclean's painterly visual style. Winner of best experimental film at the 2025 Austin AI Film Fest.

This AI director duo jumped onto the scene with incredible work. The jubilant nostalgia of high school in one manic and confrontational edit.

This music video for the folk band Chyorny Garazh follows a woman's haunting journey through the menace and allure of the underworld as folklore monsters and shapeshifting animals take center stage.

The color usage in Rafael Beck's Midnight Station is masterful. Join a weary traveler as his worst fears try to destroy him on his subway ride home. 

An unexpected reflection on ocean waste seen through the perspective of a cheerful auntie, full of dancing and singing crustaceans!

Aliens attempt to explore a prehistoric planet Earth in this visually stunning and hilarious short film. With hints of Jim Henson and 80's animatronics, James Cipriano is one to keep an eye on.

A beautiful mythological fantasy of a scorned woman who is half-human, half-horse, hunting down local men to exact her revenge.

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.

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.

This cinematic poem delves into dark civil rights issues of 1960's America, pushing the boundaries of narrative storytelling using ai.

A child-alien fears ever running into the scary humans he sees on TV. Endearing and well crafted stuff from Hilario Abad and his crew.

When giant Shifter monsters attack Tokyo, one man struggles to make his way home. Incredible action and visual effects with a throw-back vibe.

Ward brings his signature humor to a little boy's UGC review of the theme park where he attempted to pass a kidney stone.

A teenager tells his grandma about a not so normal pet-sitting gig.

The Deka Brothers bring us this ultra cinematic, blood-curdling story of human sacrifice and mostrous serpents. 

A large woman satiates her hunger by eating children in this disturbing stand-out piece from Alena Agadzhikova.

What's life like as a man with helium in his head? A charming short film made with Sora.

Painterly moving images that push the boundaries of new media art, director Paul Trillo inspires with this commercial for Go Fund Me.

A young Japanese music producer walks us through his process and inspiration in this existential and technically impressive short documentary.

A nostalgic and morbid atmosphere permeates this experimental narrative from Alena Agadzhikova.

One sniper. One target. Time is running out.

An elegant entry from YZA Voku that blends color and motion in a unique spiral of narration.

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.

Another short meditative film from Thoughtcrime reflecting on the digital revolution's influence on a child's life, complete with the most seamless match-cuts we've seen.

A woman with dementia discovers that each bite of a mysterious diner's menu unlocks fragments of her forgotten life, forcing her to confront bittersweet memories and rediscover her true self.

This profound absurdist dramedy takes a look at the life and work of a Chef who prepares the last animal of its species for human consumption. A festival favorite at Austin AIFF. 

Hundreds of years in the past, a hallucinating man envisions an unimaginable future. Cosmic work from new voice Charles Sainty."The film is about an old man trying to change, then giving up."

A festival favorite film, Léo Cannone's poetic ode shines with authentic voice acting and painterly landscapes.

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.

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

A man descends into the depths of ocean imagination in this lush output from Kavan the Kid. The best cologne commercial ever made?

Inspired by True Detective, Phil Langer aka thebytepit brings us a gothic mix of haunting imagery that comes alive in the forest.

Will terror give way to pure love?

What difference can one toilet flush make? A breakup story like none you've ever seen that"explores the messy, sometimes absurd nature of heartbreak, with a surreal twist."

Creepy clowns take over a city in this pulse-pounding music video that's one part Joker and one part 28 Days Later.

Italy's Giovanni Abitante produces this beautiful and haunting vision of the changing shape of love through time and space. This striking music video will imprint your mind with its painting-esque scenes.

Yevhen's journalistic exploration of artificial intelligence and its affect on his perception of the world around him.

Take a ride to the pub with the best hair in Europe. No puppets were harmed during filming.

With a standout stop-motion style and poetic narration that would make Dr. Seuss smile, this film is sure to make your kids eat their greens!

We strongly advise that you do not try this (but the song is insanely catchy).

Abitante delivers a soulful documentary, bringing to life the work of famous photographer Diane Arbus. 

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.

Take a seriously strange tour around this helmeted hosts' digs.

The adventure of one little drone whose purpose and "mind" changes as events around him shift his trajectory. If you liked WALL-E then check this one out.

This one sets an atmosphere. The spirits are all around us.

Making use of a multitude of ai video tools, this action horror film trailer reminds us of The Descent meets Train to Busan.

Sexy and imperfect, there's something about Daniil Volkau's mecha boom babe music video that just goes really hard.

Take off your VR goggles and prepare for a dystopian world of anarchist bikers and cyberpunk backlash in this new one from Kavan the Kid for the song by Greek Fire.

Political shapeshifters and anarchy reign through this music video for the band Disturbed.

Watch as Kuciara's unique anime style infuses with an AI-assisted version of LP in this stunning music video.

A finalist at the Austin AIFF, David Mann continues his foray into lengthy narratives with this modern fairy tale that delivers on all fronts.

A pregnant mother travels down a dark pathway into the unknown. With well done lip sync, dialogue and editing, this one is worth a watch.

Davide Bianca bring us this trailer for an original concept that merges fantasy with Japanese folklore. World-building set to maximum.

In New Orleans, a new drug capable of turning humans into ravenous beasts grabs hold of the population, and now the police are striking back.

Nuclear war threatens to rip humanity apart in this explosive trailer.

Volkau's signature style features babes wearing high-fashion amongst drone warfare in this trip-hop break.

Felines living their best posh lives, set to a meowtastic original song.

ARIELKO's evocative piece delves into the history of Israel, seen through the lens of personal memory and set to an incredible song. Childhood recollections of love, family and home slowly give way to the weight of national pride, conflict and identity.

Journey through a foggy night time Hong Kong as a young man waxes poetic. 

A New York Detective is drawn into a cult's mysterious web in this noir crime thriller. It's Se7en meets Sin City, spanning diverse locations and atmospheres.

A brave ship captain navigates her rebellious crew to a treasure hidden away by her father. Cinematic action and a longer run time make David Mann's film worth a look-see.

A man who was victim to a home invasion takes bloody revenge on those who wronged him.

A killer reborn. A city in chaos. And a storm that never ends. Stochastic Fantasy follows up festival favorite Screen Out, bringing back their unique aesthetic and atmosphere.

Stephen Robinson teams up with Rosa Lykiardopoulos to bring us this chilling trailer. Religious crusaders seek to hunt down and destroy a cult of vampires. Winner of Best Trailer at the 2025 Austin AI Film Fest.

An early-days Sora film exploring the bizarre possibility of hybrid animals.

Aging’s psychological imprint on women is revealed as a smoky voice and original song invite us inward.

The story of a young girl who runs away from home to become a whaler, rendered in a beautiful anime style.

An antarctic tale about an exploration team that decides to chase after a strange signal. Reminiscent of films like THE THING (1982).

The many mysteries surrounding a secret government project in Europe come to light through documentary footage and interviews in this enigmatic output from Abel Art.

The story of a man who wakes up one morning with an empty fridge and a mind full of memories.

Ambient future atmosphere amongst brutalist architecture and a focused color palete.