On Monday, District 9 and Gran Turismo director Neill Blomkamp unveiled his latest project: a 13-minute sci-fi short titled Nightborne that’s loosely based on Peter Watts’ 2014 novel Echopraxia. The short comes from Blomkamp’s new AI startup / production company, Barley Studios, and features characters whose voices and faces are modeled after human actors. But every single one of Nightborne‘s shots was made with ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 text-to-video generator.
In an X post about the short, Blomkamp described it as a “test start” meant to demonstrate what generative AI is capable of, and he said that he wants “to tackle a full feature in th …
It’s always interesting to see what directors like Neill Blomkamp are working on, even if it sparks mixed reactions. The blend of AI and zombie themes certainly has potential for unique storytelling. Looking forward to hearing more thoughts on this project!
I agree! Blomkamp has a unique vision, and even if this project doesn’t resonate, his exploration of AI and its implications in storytelling is worth noting. It could lead to some fascinating discussions about the future of film and technology.