Private Project

Luck

"Luck" is a poetic exploration of human existence as the ultimate form of good fortune. Beginning with a woman lamenting her bad luck over spilled coffee, the film expands outward in scale and perspective, revealing the extraordinary improbabilities that led to each individual's existence.

Through stunning visuals and contemplative narration, "Luck" invites viewers to reconsider their place in the universe and recognize that their very existence represents a triumph against nearly impossible odds—the ultimate stroke of luck.

AI Integration:
Every aspect of the film was crafted through collaborative AI partnerships. The dynamic scenes were brought to life using Runway’s video generation models, based on foundational imagery created with models from Google and OpenAI. The contemplative narration was voiced through Runway’s audio technology. Throughout the creative process the Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet large language model provided assistance with script refinement.

AI Tools Used:
- Runway Gen-4 (video generation)
- Runway Audio (narration)
- OpenAI ChatGPT 4o (image generation)
- Google Gemini Imagen (image generation)
- Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet (script refinement)

  • Shane Devine
    Director
  • Shane Devine
    Writer
  • Shane Devine
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 9, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival

    Chile
    Best AI Short Film / Screenplay Honorable Mention In A Short Film
  • Touchstone Independent Film Festival
    Cocoa Beach, Florida
    United States
    Best AI Short
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Finalist
  • Marin County Fair International Festival of Short Film & Video
    San Rafael, California
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions

    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • The North Film Festival

    Spain
    Official Selection
  • Fortean Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Silence Ça Touille - Movie and Food Festival

    France
    August 13, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Dili International Film Festival
    Dili
    Timor-Leste
    Official Selection
  • Mesa International Film Festival
    Mesa, Arizona
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Shane Devine

Shane Devine is a software engineer and first time filmmaker based in California. With a background in technology and a lifelong passion for cinema, he explores how emerging tools—particularly AI—can enable new voices in storytelling.

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Director Statement

As a software engineer with a lifelong passion for film, this project represents the intersection of my technical background and creative aspirations. In today's landscape AI tools are making filmmaking more accessible, even to those of us working outside traditional film industries. "Luck" marks my first professional quality debut in filmmaking.

The inspiration for “Luck” comes from a topic that I am fascinated by: just how improbable it is that any of us exist. The film opens with a line my daughter says when things don’t go her way, “I’m not lucky.” That line stayed with me. One of the aims of my film is to provide perspective on how fortunate we are during moments when life feels routine or disappointing.