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Sebastian Macchia (AKA Nobody & The Computer)

Sebastian's journey as a filmmaker and engineer began with a deep curiosity for audiovisual recording, sparked at a young age by his father, an amateur filmmaker. Under his father's guidance, Sebastian learned the now-lost art of slicing Super 8 films and synchronizing audio tapes, which set the foundation for his passion in audiovisual technology. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications, followed by a scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in Image & Sound Engineering in Barcelona, Spain. Now based in Miami, Sebastian is focused on pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence into audiovisual content creation. He is driven by the mission to revolutionize filmmaking through transformative AI applications, pushing the limits of how we create, perceive, and experience both film and sound. As a visionary in this emerging field, Sebastian is eager to lead the charge in reshaping the art of storytelling through AI.
10:20 - 10:50 - AI Film Screening Session 1

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AI Film Screening Session 1

Robort by Nobody & The Computer:
Set in a future where robots have taken over significant roles in society, this film centers on Robert, a former aspiring singer who has settled into life as an accountant. With robots increasingly integrated into everyday life, Robert loses his job, girlfriend, and band. The film explores themes of resilience, identity, and the human spirit amidst the rise of technology.
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Lapse by YZA Voku: 
A reflection on how the passing of time makes you belong nowhere, as if you were just another tune in the middle of a set of stations. Winner of the "Best Craft" award in the 2nd edition of the AI Short Film Competition GEN:48 at RunwayML.  
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My Inner Child by Julie Wieland:
A deep dive into the psyche of Ronald as he explores the labyrinth of his mind. This piece is about self-reflection and confronting the often unsettling voices within. I used a melancholic and somewhat strange visual style to represent the cluttered chaos and unkind reality that Ronald experiences. The aim was to capture the feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts, like a child running wild in a maze. The imagery and lyrics work together to create a surreal and introspective atmosphere, inviting viewers to connect with their own inner child and the complexities of navigating adult life.
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Thought Landscape by Maria Pokrovskaya:
This film is a poetic attempt to reflect on the nature of imagination, which today materializes at an unprecedented speed, literally at the speed of thought. What exactly is a thought itself? Сan AI think?
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How to Poison Art. A Step-by-Step Guide, by Mindeye:
This AI film is a humorous guide on how to 'destroy' art with all means possible or impossible. Shortlisted in Runway's GEN:48 Competition and AI Film Academy Awards.
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EP08 - Mystères Amers - Les Mystiques by Ethereal Moon: 
"Mystères Amers" pays tribute to LeMoon’s childhood and culture. The inspiration was taken from a French mystery book she knew and loved growing up, based on real-life mysteries often without resolution. The videos reflect themes of love, loss, and mysteries beyond our comprehension.
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Soft Creatures by BORA:
A multi-sensory entity exploring love, hope, identity, and intimacy through an audiovisual quest. The project explores imaginary landscapes as a way of manifesting reality with joy as a form of revolt. It aims to create tender portals, accompanied by a wish to queer futures and representations where intimacy is political. 
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Delivery Included by Leilanni Todd:
Delivery Included is a film that imagines a fictional ad for a puffer jacket, with a playful twist on the term "delivery included." The film features drone-to-doorstep delivery, even if that doorstep is perched high up in a canyon.  Created using Runway's Gen-3 Early Access Text to Video and relying solely on text prompts, the film explores cloth simulations, weightlessness, and tests how the new model handles 3D textured letters.
Everyone is Chair by Leilanni Todd:
Everyone Is Chair is a short film about a woman whose obsession with inflatable chairs leads to a bizarre phenomenon.
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Navigating through the Mid-Size World of Matter by Stacie Ant & Guile Twardowski
An experimental multi-media animation that takes viewers on a journey into the microcosm of the human body. Inspired by Richard Dawkins' insights into life's complexity, the piece presents a unique exploration of our internal world.