Experiencing Interruptions?

A trick of the mind and lightSynopsis: "May 29, 2026" In "May 29, 2026," the creator invites the audience on an existential jour

  • Kathy Nelson
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 9 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    AI
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Kathy Nelson

Kathy Nelson is a generative artist and mobile-first filmmaker based in Wisconsin. Working exclusively on her Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, she creates short films and animations using AI-assisted tools and apps. Her work explores gothic, fantasy, and emotional storytelling, proving that compelling cinema can be made with just a smartphone and creative vision. Each project is written, produced, and edited entirely on her phone, embracing the constraints of mobile filmmaking to craft intimate, visually striking shorts with depth and atmosphere.

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Director Statement

May 29, 2026" is a deeply personal project that marks a significant evolution in my technical and philosophical approach to AI filmmaking. It was my attempt to pull back the curtain on the creative process—to admit that while my worlds are built on "smoke and wire," the creative impulse behind them is genuine. This piece was a turning point where I transitioned from simply experimenting with visuals to consciously shaping a narrative about the nature of AI artistry. By contrasting the performative nature of the "show" with the quiet reality of the creator’s intent, I wanted to invite my audience to consider if the "sweetest art" isn't the perfection of the image, but the act of building worlds—and having the courage to let them fall apart.