A Very Long Carriage Ride

The first dual release in the history of cinema, the first stop motion AI feature film and the first AI Disney style animated film ever made; Set in the 18th century, the Dickensian tale follows Autumn Watt, an aspiring socialite who uncovers the abuses of millionaire Meijor Donaldson. Teaming with disgraced businessman Hopkins Brandy, she embarks on a journey to expose Donaldson at his own wedding, navigating magical interference, mistaken identities, and her own conflicted loyalties.

  • Hooroo Jackson
    Director
    Window Seat, DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Feature
  • Genres:
    Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hooroo Jackson

Hooroo Jackson is an American film director, screenwriter, editor, and film theorist, responsible for several firsts in the history of cinema:

July 2023: Window Seat, the first fully AI-generated feature film

July 2024: DreadClub: Vampire’s Verdict, the first fully AI-animated feature film and AI anime film

December 2024: The New Machine Cinema: Foundations in AI Film Theory

May 2025: A Very Long Carriage Ride, the first dual-format release in cinema history, the first AI Disney style 2D animated film, the first feature length claymation animated film.

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Director Statement

In 'A Very Long Carriage Ride,' my aim was to redefine what's possible in filmmaking by merging advanced AI technology with classic storytelling. The film is a playful yet profound exploration of class, identity, and the heart’s conflicted loyalties, set against an 18th-century Dickensian backdrop. It’s the first film released simultaneously in two distinct animation styles simultaneously—claymation and traditional 2D Disney animation—illustrating my concept of "Living Breathing Cinema," from the New Machine Cinema: Foundations in AI Film Theory; where audiences actively choose their experience. By fully embracing AI's artistic potential, I've created a work that confronts traditional gatekeeping, democratizes storytelling, and embodies cinema's new frontier.