Seattle AI Film Festival

Music Video Category

Best Music Video (2-10min)

Recognizes CREATIVE achievement in visualizing music with AI. Creative submissions are judged with 40% Storytelling, 40% Execution, 20% Documentation.

    Music Video


    Caos

    Caos

    This video tells the story of two people who remain deeply connected, no matter how much the world around them changes. They evolve, always shifting, yet somehow stay the same.

    Created entirely with AI tools for image and video generation, this project explores the boundaries of creativity and technology. A combination of different tools brought this vision to life.

    The music is by BlowJoe, a rising artist from Italy, whose sound perfectly captures the emotion of this journey.

    Runtime: 3:55


    Cyber Jungle

    Cyber Jungle by Aimee May is a groundbreaking AI-generated music video that redefines the possibilities of visual storytelling. By leveraging cutting-edge AI tools, we transformed creative vision into reality, crafting mesmerizing landscapes, dynamic animations, and mythical creatures—all without the traditional limitations of high-budget productions.

    Runtime: 3:10


    Daemonica Cirque Malefique

    This video is a nightmare about a creepy traveling circus that can replace our reality. When you wake up - you understand that all this phantasmagoria is just a dream. The main thing is to wake up in time.

    Runtime: 3:29


    Désirer

    A French multimedia art film born from a Turkish poem I wrote for my muse Eshai, exploring the cycle of desire and creative obsession. The narrative delves into the masochistic pleasure found in unfulfilled yearning, examining how dangerous attraction can fuel artistic creation. Through AI-generated visuals (created using SORA) and careful editing in Premiere Pro, the film visualizes themes of hedonism and pain coexisting, the complex dynamic between artist and muse, and the transformative power of creative passion. The work traces a journey from destructive encounters to artistic inspiration, ultimately celebrating how raw emotion can be transmuted into art.

    Runtime: 3:37


    Eunice Shell: Promptless

    AI generated music video about an AI Chatbot who is tired of being an AI Chatbot.

    Runtime: 2:00


    Feel the Vibe

    In this captivating 100% A.I music video, Zeeba discovers a mysterious crystal stone that unlocks extraordinary superpowers within him. As he begins to float and soar through breathtaking landscapes, the visuals take us on a journey of freedom, wonder, and self-discovery. With each flight, Zeeba connects with the beauty of the world from an entirely new perspective, blending the magic of music with the awe of newfound powers.

    Runtime: 2:48


    Ghost of the Forest

    Visionary music video that blends mythology and technology into a poetic exploration of humanity’s deep yet forgotten bond with the spirit of Nature. Entirely produced with cutting-edge AI tools for imagery, animation, and sound design, the video is a groundbreaking example of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize contemporary storytelling, pushing the boundaries of visual and auditory art. This avant-garde approach creates a world that is both dreamlike and hyper-real, a space where imagination meets the organic beauty of the natural world.

    The story follows a mystical forest guardian, a hybrid creature embodying the spirit of Nature, who lives in a magical, otherworldly forest hidden at the edges of our modern urban lives. She performs a ritual of fire and water before a stone idol—a symbol of Nature’s enduring presence. Her ritual summons a magical blue bird, imbued with her essence, which she sends as a messenger to her human twin; a girl living in a bustling, gray cityscape. As the blue bird reaches the girl, the moment of contact is transformative. The city begins to morph, shifting from a cold, mechanical space into a lush, surreal forest.

    Ghost in the Forest is more than a music video; it is a contemporary fable that celebrates the power of imagination to reconnect us with our forgotten harmony with Nature. It reminds us that the spirit of Nature, though buried beneath layers of modernity, still exists within us, waiting to be rediscovered. This groundbreaking work is a testament to the limitless potential of AI in reshaping the way we tell stories, merging myth and innovation into a singular, visionary experience.

    Runtime: 5:22


    Jade on Mars

    JADE on Mars, an AI-generated music video that seamlessly merges reality and imagination. Starrign JADE, the digital alter ego of digital artist Francesca Fini. JADE is a virtual performer meticulously crafted from advanced code, dreamlike visions, and Earth's timeless melodies, modeled and trained on the artist's unique meta-features.

    Set against the stunning backdrop of Mars' crimson dunes, JADE's debut performance is a breathtaking exploration of self-discovery and inner landscapes. This art-driven music video was 100% created using state-of-the-art generative AI tools, including MidJourney, Leonardo AI, and Kling, showcasing the revolutionary potential of digital art and AI-powered music.

    Runtime: 3:29


    Moving On

    “Moving On” is a groundbreaking AI-powered music video created by Nigerian Afropop/AfroRnB artist AkayCentric and Emmy-winning filmmaker Lisa Russell. As Africa’s first AI-driven music video focused on climate action, “Moving On” follows the transformative journey of a young Nigerian girl who confronts climate anxiety and becomes a climate "artivist" after an inspiring dream encounter with an Indigenous Griot.

    Through a seamless blend of cutting-edge AI technology—including tools like Midjourney, Runway ML, Topaz Video AI, and Adobe Premiere—AkayCentric and Russell crafted a visually striking narrative that breaks past traditional gatekeepers in music and film, amplifying African youth voices in the global climate conversation.

    Premiering at the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference and available for online streaming, “Moving On” explores themes of intergenerational wisdom, Indigenous knowledge, and climate justice. This project is more than a music video—it’s a call to action that merges art, advocacy, and innovation to inspire global climate awareness.

    Runtime: 3:06


    The Dance

    "The Dance" is an Ai music video that combines tradition, surrealism, and technology to honor the spiritual significance of Día de los Muertos. It reimagines this celebration through the lens of 1970s disco aesthetics and AI-generated video and music. This project offers a haunting and enchanting, experience that explores themes of mortality, dreams, memory, and transcendence. The video conveys a poetic and tragic tone, reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of loss. It creates a haunting mood that resonates with feelings of sorrow and longing, illustrated by imagery of a dance for the dead, where lilies fall as the living carry on.

    The music and video fused, tells a story of love and regret, while the chorus transforms the dance into a heartfelt ritual of mourning and celebration, where every spin represents a whispered goodbye and every step poses a question of why. The lyrics of the dance music shape the emotional core of the video. The video juxtaposes the celebratory yet mournful tone of Día de los Muertos with the glitz of disco and the precision of AI, forming a surreal narrative. It explores how ancient traditions can be expanded and reinterpreted with modern tools.

    Women adorned in intricate calavera (skull) makeup and lavish costumes embody a fusion of tradition and modernity. AI-generated backdrops create dream-like scenarios where the living and the dead converge. The choreography blends slow, rhythmic movements with hypnotic disco beats, while AI-designed soundscapes enhance the emotional depth. This synergy amplifies themes of sorrow and defiance, guiding the audience through a journey of longing and loss. As the dance unfolds, the collaboration between AI music and visuals creates a striking contrast between artificial precision and raw human emotion. Each verse and chorus reflects on the beauty of life and its inevitable end.

    Runtime: 2:15


    The Dragon Within Me

    A poetic story of a girl’s journey from childhood to adulthood, where she must leave behind her imaginary dragon — a symbol of her dreams and fantasies. Though she grows up, the dragon remains alive in her imagination.

    Runtime: 2:45


    The Game Killers

    An introverted gamer stumbles into the shadowy world of The Assassin Nation, believing it’s a new VR game. She requests to join, but learns too late that it is actually the Tic Tok for killers. The Assassin Nation is a covert organization that eliminates society's most toxic threats—not for profit, but for justice. While pondering her life or death decision, she experiences a musical disassociation.

    Runtime: 3:32


    The Giant Disco Spaceship of Love

    From a bygone future, The Giant Disco Spaceship of Love arrives to bestow upon earthlings the divine gift of...DISCO!!

    Runtime: 5:25

    SCOTLAND

    The Light I Am

    "The Light I Am" is a deeply emotional and inspiring music video that follows the journey of a young woman struggling with self-acceptance and her feelings for another girl. Set in a visually contrasting world of muted grays and vibrant colors, the video explores themes of vulnerability, love, and transformation. Guided by her father's unconditional support and the connection she finds with someone special, the protagonist discovers her inner light and embraces her true self. Through cinematic moments of introspection, emotional breakthroughs, and tender connections, the video transitions from a somber tone to a hopeful, radiant finale, symbolizing the power of authenticity and love.

    Runtime: 3:46

    PUERTO RICO

    We Try Not To Think About It

    In this deceptively whimsical film, a simple trip to Los Angeles becomes a kaleidoscopic journey through distorted realities into the underbelly of LA. Set to the haunting music of Sukie Smith, "We Try Not to Think About it Now" explores the unsettling edges of perception, where reality is fluid and elusive, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the world we think we know.

    Runtime: 5:00


    Welcome to the New Age

    On the cusp of an AI-driven revolution, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and uncertainty. As society stands on the edge of rapid, transformative change, the time to awaken and prepare is now. Welcome to the New Age delves into the rise of AI—its immense power, its boundless promise, and the profound questions it leaves in its wake. Are we entering an era of limitless potential, or racing toward a future we cannot handle?

    Runtime: 3:30


    Why Wonder

    Part of an album extensively made using AI, from the sound, making the music to the music videos. DrilX albums can be found on all major streaming platforms.

    This is part of a larger multimedia creation experiment, integrating new media and technologies to better understand new pathways to creativity.

    Runtime: 2:46

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