Experiencing Interruptions?

Are We Distinct?

An exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of art, from creation to curation.

This documentary explores the following questions while looking at filmmaking as it is a culmination of different arts: What role will human creativity play in a society where machines can produce art? Why does art, manmade art, matter? And most importantly, how will we distinguish our art from AI?

  • Ariana McCants
    Director
  • Ariana McCants
    Writer
  • Amiko Muscat
    Producer
  • Lucy Tate
    Key Cast
  • Keith Nixon
    Key Cast
  • Xiao Zhang
    Key Cast
  • Ariana McCants
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ariana McCants

Ariana McCants is a high school senior from Alameda, CA and strives to spread a message of human ingenuity in the age of artificial intelligence. She believes society needs to champion work that has a genuine, lasting effect on its viewers, and not just instant entertainment constructed by an algorithm. Much of the work she has created so far has been in the sci-fi genre and has explored the interaction between human and machine.

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Director Statement

It's no secret that we've been on the precipice of something huge. This past year has marked a turning point in artificial intelligence. Once restricted to hypotheticals and fun movie ideas--AI has entrenched itself in our lives. It's dug itself into every artistic medium, and if not utilized correctly, will be detrimental to artists everywhere. As artists we must confront this change head on. We must adapt.

Rather than fear AI, we need to find our humanity in the arts. We need to explore what does, and what will continue to, distinguish our art from AI.