Test Strike
A short AI film exploring morals in medieval Japan. During that time, samurai practiced a custom known as "tsujigiri" (辻斬り). This film is a brief sketch of how such an event might have unfolded.
2025 Winner: 23 Awards in 'AI' & 'AI Short' categories at international film festivals (including Best Actor & Director Awards – New York, Oniros Film Awards® – New York, Touchstone Independent Film Festival, New York Tri-State International Film Festival, and more).
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Pavel KarusevDirector
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Other
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Genres:AI film, historical drama
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Runtime:4 minutes 43 seconds
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Completion Date:December 14, 2024
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Country of Origin:Kazakhstan
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Language:English
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Best Actor & Director Awards - New YorkNew York
United States
March 5, 2025
Winner: Best Director of an AI Film -
Oniros Film Awards® - New YorkNew York
United States
March 6, 2025
Winner: Best AI Film -
Touchstone Independent Film FestivalCocoa Beach, Florida
United States
March 7, 2025
Winner: Best AI Short -
New York Tri-State International Film FestivalNew York
United States
May 13, 2025
Winner: Best AI Film -
Accolade Global Film CompetitionLa Jolla, California
United States
March 4, 2025
Winner: AI Film -
SEOUL INTERNATIONAL AI FILM FESTIVALSeoul
April 6, 2025
JURY PRIZE: Best Ultra AI Short -
The IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla, California
United States
April 29, 2025
Winner: AI Film -
ORION IFF International Film FestivalSouthern Downs, Granite Belt
Australia
March 29, 2025
Winner: Best AI Film (Artificial Intelligence Film) -
Barcelona Planet Film FestivalBarcelona
Spain
November 13, 2024
Winner: Best AI Film -
Bangkok Movie AwardsBangkok
Thailand
July 13, 2025
Winner: Experimental Film -
Tigertail Asian Film FestivalTampa
United States
June 24, 2025
Winner: Best AI Film -
Short Way International Short Film FestivalSão Paulo
Brazil
August 16, 2025
Winner: Narrative Short Film made in AI -
South Film and Arts Academy FestivalRancagua
Chile
March 17, 2025
Winner: A.I. Short Film -
Purple Sky International Film FestivalHamburg
Germany
June 3, 2025
Winner: Best Educational Film -
Buffalo Roots Film FestivaRome
Italy
June 14, 2025
Winner: A.I. videostory -
Top ShortsOnline
United States
March 29, 2025
Winnet: Best AI Film (Artificial Intelligence based project) -
Jane Austen International Film FestivalBath
United Kingdom
September 9, 2025
Winner: AI -
Ponza Film FestivalPonza
Italy
May 28, 2025
Winner: Best AI Generated Film -
SLASH EYES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALPalma de Mallorca
Spain
August 28, 2025
Award: Best AI (Artificial Intelligence) Short Film -
Cinematography & Photography Awards Cinematography & Photography AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
June 3, 2025
Winner: Ai Film -
Digital Griffix Film Awards Digital Griffix Film AwardsMontreal
Canada
May 22, 2025
NOMINEE: BEST AI film -
Festigious Los Angeles - Monthly Film CompetitionLos Angeles, California
United States
April 6, 2025
Winner: Best AI Film (Artificial Intelligence based project) -
San Francisco SCIENCE FICTION Short Film & TV AwardsSan Francisco
United States
September 15, 2025
Honorable Mention -
VICTUS. AwardMunich
Germany
July 1, 2025
NOMINEE: Best AI Film -
Cinematography & Photography AwardsLondon
June 3, 2025
NOMINEE: Ai Film -
Indie Shorts Mag Short Film FestivalOnline
July 13, 2025
FINALIST: AI Generated Short Films -
HKUST AI Film FestivalHong Kong
Hong Kong
April 19, 2025
FINALIST: Best AI Film -
Neu Wave AI film festivalLos Angeles, California
United States
August 20, 2025
FINALIST: AI Short film -
New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFANew York
United States
March 6, 2025
FINALIST: Best AI Film -
AI Media Festival (AIMF)Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles)
United States
September 5, 2025
FINALIST: Narrative -
Paladino d'Oro Sport Film FestivalPalermo
Italy
December 1, 2025
Finalist: AI Film Award -
Global INDIE Filmmaker AwardsStandish Lane
United Kingdom
September 26, 2025
Winner: Best Use of AI, Generative Video
With a background in video editing, I am now focused on creating movies by leveraging generative AI. I strive to craft cohesive, immersive narratives that truly captivate audiences. On FilmFreeway, you can explore my latest projects, where I use cutting-edge AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
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