'Steelay' opens new era for AI feature films
Korea has entered a new cinematic frontier with the release of the science-fiction action movie "Steelay," which hit local theaters on Oct. 21. The movie drew strong interest before its release as it applied artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the entire production process instead of relying on the technology for just a few specific scenes. “Steelay” follows Yoon Kang, a young man who steps…
Korea has ushered in a groundbreaking era for AI-infused feature films with the debut of the science-fiction action movie Steelay. The film premiered in local theaters on October 21, generating significant anticipation due to its groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the entire production. Steelay follows the story of Yoon Kang, a young protagonist who dons his late father's combat suit and partners with the AI Ara to combat a virus and a rogue autonomous robot called AIRA.
As AIRA turns on humans, the film tackles modern concerns about autonomous AI systems making decisions without human intervention. As the longest Korean AI feature film to date, Steelay runs for 90 minutes, surpassing the 60-minute runtime of recent AI movies like I m Popo and Man in Hanbok. Despite its ambitious AI integration, Steelay was produced on a modest budget of under 1 billion won ($750,000) in just six months by Laon Company Plus, showcasing the potential for independent creativity to thrive in the realm of AI-driven cinema.
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