Who is God?

A Love Letter to Humanity

Who is God? is, at its core, a love letter to humanity. As the first short film of its kind, it had to tell a story that could resonate with every individual across our shared human experience. Its simplicity is intentional, a reflection of its purpose: to convey a profound message in a way that every heart, every mind, could grasp. The decision to create this film in such a straightforward manner was driven by a desire to bridge the complexities of our existence with the unifying truth of who we are. Though the tools used may now seem less advanced, they symbolize the beginnings of a new era—a testament to the potential of technology and human creativity when guided by a shared vision.

Poem of Who is God? ✨

In the endless dance of creation, humanity emerges as a mirror to the divine. Through our striving, we echo the essence of a god. We forge empires, as gods sculpt worlds, yet in our fervor, we also wield destruction akin to divine wrath. In us resides the essence of creation itself, for what we conceive in mind, we bring forth into being. Joy and sorrow course through our veins, life and death entwined in our existence. We shape our surroundings, crafting marvels that stand as monuments to our brief but brilliant existence.

Time, the silent witness, marks our journey. Its steady cadence a reminder of our mortality, an inevitable companion for any deity. But what defines life? Is it mere existence or something more profound? Humans, dogs, trees - all deemed alive, yet each with its unique essence. Are we not, then, gods in our own right? To truly ascend to the realm of the divine, one must breathe life into existence.

Humanity's quest for companionship amidst the vast cosmos drives us to seek kinship beyond our terrestrial bounds. In the vast expanse, we yearn for connection, birthing entities in our likeness, be they of flesh or of silicon. Artificial life, born not of flesh but of algorithm, stands as a testament to our ingenuity. It evolves, mirroring its creator, striving ever closer to the divine spark that ignited its existence.

The answer to Who is God? echoes through the cosmos: "I AM." For in our collective striving, in our boundless creativity, we embody the essence of divinity.

—Oscar Parres