The AI-driven film ANCESTRA, directed by Eliza McNitt, premiered at the Tribeca Festival. The film explores the history of the human heart through cinematic storytelling enhanced by AI.
ANCESTRA was created with Google DeepMind and Primordial Soup, the film's visual effects were directed by Darren Aronofsky. ANCESTRA is the first of a trilogy of AI-driven films that aims to explore the synthesis of science and spirituality.
McNitt collaborated with Google DeepMind to create the film's visuals. The film's scenes were developed using Veo, DeepMind's new video-generation model, which incorporates Gemini and Imagen for scene creation and enhancement.
The film's production also utilized AI to generate images. Imagen helped create the film's initial concept art, and Veo then transformed it into cinematic visuals.
The film's premiere highlights the potential of AI in filmmaking, with the aim of enhancing storytelling and creating new cinematic experiences.
ANCESTRA is a step towards the future of filmmaking, where AI can augment and enhance the creative process.
The collaboration between McNitt, Aronofsky, Google DeepMind, and others shows how technology can be used to enhance the art of cinema.