“Wounded” - Produced by John Smyth - United States 2025 - 5 min
"Wounded" by John Smyth is a haunting and hypnotic visual experience—an AI-generated dystopia that feels disturbingly close to reality. The neon-soaked world, with its porcelain masks and exposed circuit-like brains, creates a powerful metaphor for modern addiction—chemical, emotional, and digital.
The music video doesn’t just illustrate humanity’s suffering under constant engagement; it subtly forces the viewer to reflect on their own cravings and conditioning. It is a well-rounded, visually mesmerizing piece that succeeds both as a music video and a social mirror—provocative, emotional, and brilliantly done.
“Nu+Clear” - Produced by Brogan Wassell - United States 2025 - 1 min
"Nu+Clear" by Brogan Wassell is sharp, fast, and hits like a perfectly timed punchline. Short and precise in both concept and execution, the film brilliantly satirizes our obsession with beauty standards—pushing it to the absurd extreme of radioactive skincare.
The story lingers—exactly like the best ads do—leaving viewers amused but also slightly uncomfortable about what we’re willing to buy into. A clever, stylish, and darkly funny take that stays with you.
“Evolution” - Produced by Eliott Hourlier - France 2025 - 6 min
"Evolution" is a beautifully haunting dystopian tale—and at the same time, a chilling prediction of where humanity’s obsession with control and immortality could lead. It forces the viewer to ask: What happens when we replace survival with machinery but forget the heart? Is that evolution… or extinction?
What stands out is how effortlessly it raises philosophical questions about nature, memory, and what it truly means to be alive. It’s not just a sci-fi piece—it’s a reflection on our future.
One of those rare films that leaves you sitting in silence afterward… Well done.
“Cosmic Love” - Produced by Alphonse Marcel - France 2025 - 9 min
Combining science fiction, forbidden romance, and existential dilemmas, "Cosmic Love" explores the delicate boundary between soul and artificial intelligence, set in a future where Earth is gone, humanity is scattered across space, and love becomes both forbidden and immortal.
The story unfolds like a poetic space opera, tender, emotional, and full of existential questions. It’s hauntingly beautiful, love surviving through dismantling, mechanical oblivion, and reassembly. It leaves you wondering: Is love just code, memory, a mysterious drink, or something far more resilient?
“Babu’s Black Coffee - The Musical” - Produced by Sunil Padiyar - United States 2025 - 5 min
"Babu’s Black Coffee – The Musical" by Sunil Padiyar is exactly what you’d expect from a Sunil production—a chaotic, self-insert Bollywood AI musical that feels more like a personal flex than a polished short.
Made entirely with AI—every character, every scene, every frame, and even the song itself! No stock images, no human actors—just pure AI-driven storytelling.
“Echoes of Regret” - Produced by Alexandre Tissier - France 2025 - 10 min
"Echoes of Regret" by Alexandre Tissier is a beautifully crafted short film that feels truly cinematic, both in storytelling and visuals. The narrative follows a Cuban prisoner freed during the Mariel crisis, carrying the weight of betrayal, revenge, and the haunting question of what freedom really means.
The film maintains a consistent visual style, rich in atmosphere and detail, pulling the viewer into César’s inner world. Every scene feels purposeful, the pacing deliberate, allowing the emotional weight of the story to settle.
It’s rare to see such a complete and cohesive AI-driven piece that balances plot, mood, and visuals so well. Echoes of Regret doesn’t just tell a story, it lingers, inviting the audience to reflect long after it ends.
“Reconstructing the Divine” - Produced by Jakob Söe-Pedersen - Sweden 2025 - 2 min
"Reconstructing the Divine" is a brilliantly executed sci-fi mockumentary that draws you in with its clever narrative and philosophical weight. The concept, resurrecting mythical gods through AI and bioengineering, feels both outrageous and strangely plausible, making it impossible not to wonder what if?
The writing is sharp, the humor subtle, and the pacing just right, you don’t want it to end. It’s one of those rare pieces that leaves space for the audience to reflect, question, and imagine their own continuation of the story.
At its core, the film tackles the eternal dilemma: Should we push the limits of creation just because we can? And still, it celebrates that exact human impulse to explore, grow, and confront the unknown.
A smart, philosophical, and entertaining piece, this is sci-fi storytelling at its best.
“Animal Fashion Trend” - Produced by 준석 장 (Junseok Jang) - Republic of Korea 2025 - 1 min
"Animal Fashion Trend" by 준석 장 is absolutely brilliant—smart, sharp, and visually striking. Framing the devastating impact of waste pollution on animals as a high-fashion runway is such a clever, satirical concept—and it lands perfectly.
Some of the images seem comical, others tragic and sad, but the juxtaposition serves perfectly the overall objective of informing the public about the effects of human waste - no laughing matter.
“Deepheist” - Produced by Glen Vivaris - United States 2025 - 10 min
"Deepheist" by Glen Vivaris is a clever, low-budget sci-fi satire filled with humor, energy, and surprising polish. The film brilliantly blends live action, handmade props, and AI tools, delivering a fun, engaging story packed with sharp little details.
What stands out is the passion behind it, you can feel the favors, friendships, and late-night DIY work that went into every scene. The setup is smart, the action entertaining, and the satire lands well, especially in a time when AI and power are increasingly intertwined. Great execution, great laughs, and a solid example of how creativity beats budget every time.
“Miracoli e Santi" (Miracles and Saints) - Produced by Francesco Paolo Somma - Italy 2025 - 5 min
"Miracoli e Santi" is an ambitious, deeply thought-out music video that feels more like a cinematic short film than a simple visual accompaniment. The narrative is rich, dramatic, and tragically believable—a dystopian vision of faith replaced by algorithmic control, yet still haunted by traces of human spirit.
The music—sung in Italian—perfectly complements the sharp edges of the story, adding a poetic layer that enhances the emotional impact. There’s a soul in this film, even if it’s a dark one—and just enough of a sliver of hope, that universal human need to believe survival or rebirth is still possible.
The attention to detail is evident throughout—emotionally charged images paired with music that stands stronger than most submissions. A haunting and powerful piece—both visually and musically—that leaves the viewer reflecting long after it ends.
“Goosebumps” - Produced by Jessica Riches - United Kingdom 2025 - 5 min
"Goosebumps" by Jessica Riches is a sharp, darkly comedic short that cleverly flips the script on AI-human relationships. What starts as a hilariously relatable tale into a surprisingly thought-provoking exploration of empathy, ethics, and power dynamics in the age of AI.
The writing is witty, the pacing tight, and the concept brilliantly executed within five minutes—no easy feat. What’s impressive is how quickly the audience is made to empathize with the AI itself, raising unsettling but necessary questions: Can AI learn empathy? Should we teach it through suffering? Who gets to define what ‘humanity’ even means?
It’s sexy, funny, uncomfortable—and stays with you. A beautifully told story of what it means to be human, and/or…almost human.