Contemplation

Contemplation

Inspiration

This is a deeply personal art film inspired by a dark night of the soul. It's a surrealist journey through the subconscious, grappling with the "shackles" of existence—war, greed, inner demons, and the cycle of life and death—in a quest to find a higher self. Its based of an ancient Kemetic text known as the Dialogue Between a Man and His Soul.

What it does

This is a 4-minute experimental art film. It's a non-linear, visual poem that takes the viewer on a journey through a man's mind as he fights for his own soul.

How we built it

This is my most complex piece, blending multiple AI styles (from 2D animation to photorealism) with live-action-style footage. The entire film is structured around a philosophical voice-over I wrote and recorded. The sound design is a dense, multi-layered ambient score.

Challenges we ran into

The biggest challenge was making all these disparate visual styles feel like one cohesive dream. It was a massive editing and sound design task to stitch it all together.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

This film is a complete artistic statement. I'm incredibly proud of the narrative, the pacing, and the final, hopeful message. The blend of 2D, 3D, and live-action aesthetics is a huge accomplishment.

What we learned

By grounding a film in a strong, central theme (the "Contemplation" VO), you can take the audience on a wild, abstract journey and still have it make emotional sense.

What's next for Contemplation This is a standalone, complete short film. It represents the peak of my experimental work so far.

Built With

• elevenlabs
• fal
• freepik
• kling
• krea
• leonardo
• minimax
• openart