Creatives Now – A.I Micro Films
Total: 24 mins 42 secsParticipants from schools across Bolton have worked with filmmaker Javi de Prado on a new filmmaking project by Creatives Now to be screened at the festival. By using a range of A.I software and effective prompts they are reinventing their own photos and footage of Bolton to generate new and exciting AI short films.
No online showings scheduled
Thursday 5th October
10:00am - Light Cinema Screen 3
Human Decline
Roman Doherty
United Kingdom, 2022
1:41 mins
Boundaries between reality and fantasy blur as nature fights back against humanity's dominance.
Cities once bustling with life are now under threat, and in a fantastical twist creatures, fuelled by a
blend of genetic modification and technology, have united to reclaim the Earth.
Cities once bustling with life are now under threat, and in a fantastical twist creatures, fuelled by a
blend of genetic modification and technology, have united to reclaim the Earth.
The Teller
Dominique Stanton-Blackburn
United Kingdom, 2022
2:21 mins
A poignant story of the intricate dynamics of sisterhood. Amidst a backdrop of contemporary
reliance on technology, the film exposes the tender yet complex emotions shared between sisters.
reliance on technology, the film exposes the tender yet complex emotions shared between sisters.
Free the Humans
Isabelle Gape
United Kingdom, 2022
2:47 mins
A young girl's fate intertwines with benevolent extra-terrestrial captors. Held hostage not out of malice but as a symbolic gesture, she becomes an ambassador and defender of humanity's
worth.
worth.
Bibliobibuli
Stela Rojek
United Kingdom, 2022
3:54 mins
"Bibliobibuli" encourages us to become intoxicated with books and reading. The short film presents technological evolution since the '80s. As the tale unfolds, our reliance on digital stimulation emerges, capturing the essence of modern sensibilities.
Cloudy with a Chance of Poison
Tanmay Gokul
United Kingdom, 2022
1:12 mins
Transporting us to Victorian Britain, "Cloudy with a Change of Poison" eerily echoes our recent contemporary experiences. Set against an invasive pandemic backdrop, the film offers a sobering exploration of the cyclical nature of challenges.
Transported
Hanna Ju
United Kingdom, 2022
2:03 mins
"Transported" paints a tableau of contrasts within modern Japan. Travelling from serene rural landscapes to a backdrop of hyper-technological urban hubs, the film channels the whimsy of Studio Ghibli and juxtaposes old-world charm with the relentless advance of AI-powered technologies.
The Other Side
Harshini Mohanraj
United Kingdom, 2022
2:55 mins
In "The Other Side," a tranquil woodland retreat transforms into a gateway to enchantment. As magical powers weave their spell, the forest's embrace opens a portal into beguiling fairytale realms.
A Hero’s Journey
United Kingdom, 2022
1:58 mins
Inspired by a visit to a museum of technology, the film's opening sets the stage for a transformative adventure. A young boy's destiny unfolds as he transcends reality, traversing the threshold of a video game portal. Within the digital realm, he evolves into a hero, mastering challenges that mirror...
The Car Journey
Danielle Alalade
United Kingdom, 2022
1:37 mins
A transformative short film charting an empowering journey of Afro-Caribbean women and girls. Escaping societal confines, they seek community and solace in nature. As they journey from a rain-soaked Manchester, a portal opens to vibrant Afro-futurist vistas, symbolising their liberation.
Carnivorous Vegetables
Hassan Chaudhry
United Kingdom, 2022
56 secs
Biomorphic chefs take centre stage. Their terrifying creations wield a playful warning: eat your veggies before they eat you! Through a blend of culinary magic and humour, this short film dishes up a flavourful lesson on food waste and the merits of vegetable consumption.
Flight of Imagination
Fenia Nikoli
United Kingdom, 2022
1:54 mins
A magical escape from a girl's solitude in a rain-soaked city. When the girl’s imagination takes flight, the city itself awakens, uprooting to transport her to lands of pure fantasy. Here, she befriends enchanting creatures and shifts from loneliness to a state of imaginative wonder.
Invaders
Ali Asghar
United Kingdom, 2022
2:20 mins
"Invaders" introduces us to elements of an ordinary teenage boy's life. Overnight, the humdrum motions of adolescence morph into extraordinary change. This short film deftly captures the profound transformation coming of age and the terrifying magnitude of independence and adult life.