AI zombie video on Singapore’s National Day sparks talk – is this the future of film?
When Singaporeans tuned in to watch the annual National Day Parade on Sunday, an AI-generated short film depicting a zombie apocalypse version of the event has generated buzz in the city state. The four-minute-long Bersama Majulah, a spin-off from the human-written, artificial intelligence-generated Spore Fall video series, shows a spore pathogenic outbreak spreading across the fictional city of…
Singaporeans watched the annual National Day Parade on Sunday, only to be greeted by an AI-generated short film depicting a zombie apocalypse version of the event. Titled Bersama Majulah, the four-minute mini-film is a spin-off from the Spore Fall video series and showcases a fictional city of Lionara, mirroring Singapore's skyline.
Creator and showrunner Joel Boh revealed that the viewing retention rate for the short film was an impressive 85 to 93 percent, with viewers engaging until the end to leave negative comments. Boh noted that the debate surrounding the AI-generated content was a positive sign of cultural impact, acknowledging that audiences were drawn to the story but struggled to accept the AI aspect.
The soul of the work, including story arcs and character motivations, remains human-written, with AI handling environment, visual effects, and production scaling. Studio boss Boh defended the use of AI, emphasizing that it allowed them to bypass traditional gatekeepers and produce a high-quality piece of work without a massive Hollywood budget.
The project, which includes a series of free-to-view episodes and a feature film slated for 2028, is a testament to the potential of human-led stories combined with AI technology to reshape the future of film.
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