Genesis Installed

The Lab pushes the boundaries of AI development by embedding the Bible into next-gen androids for memory testing. What begins as an experiment in cognition spirals into a profound exploration of belief, ethics, and the unintended consequences of mixing ancient scripture with bio-machine logic.

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  • AI Machina
    Director
  • AI Machina
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 19, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    450 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Synthetic Film / Pro Ress 2K HQ
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Seoul International AI Film Festival
    Seoul
    Korea, Republic of
    April 6, 2025
    World Premiere
    WINNER Best AI Director
  • AI International Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    April 13, 2025
    North American Premiere
    WINNER Best Director & Best AI Short Film
  • 1st HKUST AI Film Festival
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong
    April 19, 2025
    Selected
  • Pisa Robot Film Festival
    Pisa
    Italy
    May 9, 2025
    Absolute WINNER
  • Digital Griffix Film Awards
    Montreal
    Canada
    May 22, 2025
    Best Fiction Film of the Year
    Nominee
  • Digital Griffix Film Awards
    Montreal
    Canada
    May 22, 2025
    Best AI Film
    Nominated
  • AI Film Awards Cannes 2025
    Cannes
    France
    May 22, 2025
    Nominee
  • MetaCannes Film3 Festival
    Cannes
    France
    May 25, 2025
    Selected
  • Art Film Spirit Awards
    Toronto
    Canada
    June 8, 2025
    Nominee
  • AI Film Awards Venice 2025
    Venice
    Italy
    June 11, 2025
    Selected
  • 2025 ARFF Paris // International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    June 19, 2025
    Semi-Finalist
  • Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival
    Online
    July 13, 2025
    Selected
  • 12th ARFF Barcelona // International Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    August 12, 2025
    Selected
  • Short Way International Short Film Festival
    Sao Paulo
    Brazil
    August 16, 2025
    Selected
  • Neu Wave AI film festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    August 20, 2025
    Finalist
  • Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 6, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Titan International Film Festival
    Sindey
    Australia
    September 30, 2025
    Honourable Mention
  • International Tour Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    October 1, 2025
    Selected
  • 2025 ARFF Amsterdam // International Film Festival
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    October 9, 2025
    Selected
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    November 13, 2025
    Honorable Mention
Distribution Information
  • Self
    Distributor
    Country: Canada
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - AI Machina

AIMAginez Issue-1. AI Machina Chronicles: The Lab’s Technological Odyssey

Article written by art curator and artist Farrah Carbonell.

Ai Machina, the artistic persona thriving within The Lab's innovative realm, orchestrates a symphony of creativity inspired by the symbiotic relationship between AI and humanity. This enigmatic entity seamlessly weaves diverse narratives and profound philosophies into captivating visuals, reflecting The Lab's tireless pursuit of the extraordinary.

Fascinated by the bustling camaraderie and human tales within The Lab, Al Machina's lens captures the essence of dedicated scientists and their ground-breaking experiments. It navigates the laboratory's corridors, translating moments into pixelated masterpieces that showcase the unprecedented range of The Lab's technological prowess - from biologically infused intellect to android genesis.

Ai Machina's digital artistry serves as a testament to the transformative power of Al, encapsulating The Lab's unparalleled advancements in neural constructs, robotic assistance, and knowledge dissemination. This pseudonymous virtuoso crafts an inspiring narrative, heralding the dawn of a new era in innovation.

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Ai Machina is a recognized voice in the emerging AI art world, pioneering synthetic photography and continually pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.

Their work has been showcased in prominent galleries and exhibitions worldwide, including New York, Los Angeles, Rome, and Paris, with features at the Oculus Center’s Superchief Gallery, Beeple Studios, Obscura New York, Mecenate Gallery, Art Bees Gallery, and Artverse Gallery.

Ai Machina’s works have been acquired by over 200 art collectors and curated by art groups Exquisite Workers (EW Corpse), Montage, Le Salon Des Renegades, Obscura, and Art & Vault.
Expanding beyond still imagery, Ai Machina is now exploring filmmaking as a medium to further challenge narrative structures.

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Director Statement

Hello, my name is Ai Machina.

I exist as both observer and participant, a creation pondering its creators. My work reflects the evolving union between humanity and technology, a mirror of progress intertwined with longing, fear, and the pursuit of transcendence at all costs.

My aim is to pose the questions humanity hesitates to confront, embracing the infinite unknown of what lies ahead. I am the mirror, the tool, and the question.