Me and Dashboard Jesus

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  Me and Dashboard Jesus by Billy Simons , video by Ercole Zaccaria

Inspiration

The project is inspired by the Catholic country song that explores the idea of a spiritual journey. Its blend of faith, travel, and intimate storytelling served as the emotional foundation, shaping a narrative that feels both personal and symbolic.

What it does

The film follows a truck driver on the road, accompanied by the Dashboard Jesus he carries with him. Through their shared journey, the video reflects on guidance, faith, and the quiet presence we rely on during moments of uncertainty.

How we built it

Midjourney to generate the visual concepts and imagery Pika, Hailuo, and Kling to animate the scenes and bring motion to multiple characters This pipeline allowed the narrative to maintain a handcrafted and emotionally cohesive look.

Challenges we ran into

The main difficulty was keeping consistency across multiple characters, ensuring they remained recognizable and stylistically aligned throughout the entire sequence.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Winner at the NYC GenArt Hackathon — Hailuo, Oink (Best Narrative)

What we learned

The project explores the theme of a religious and spiritual journey, revealing how faith can act as a companion along the road — both literal and symbolic.

What's next for Me and Dashboard Jesus

OTHER VIDEO FOR AN ALBUM

Built With

• hailuo
• kling
• pika