Ancestra and the Unsettling Future of AI-Generated Films
Ancestra highlights the creative and ethical challenges of AI-generated films. Is this the future of cinema—or the end of artistry?
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Ancestra and the Unsettling Future of AI-Generated Films How Ancestra Reveals the Promise and Problems of AI-Generated Films In 2025, AI-generated films are becoming more common—and more controversial. One of the most talked-about examples is Ancestra , a short film produced by Primordial Soup and created using Google’s powerful generative AI tools. Directed by Eliza McNitt and backed by Darren Aronofsky, the film dives into the emotionally complex story of an expectant mother, blending real actors with surreal, AI-generated visuals. But while the film pushes the boundaries of technology and creativity, it also raises urgent questions: Are AI-generated films truly the future of cinema, or are they the beginning of the end for human-driven storytelling? In this blog, we’ll break down what Ancestra reveals about the current state of AI in filmmaking and what it means for creatives, audiences, and the film industry at large. The Creative Vision Behind Ancestra and Its Use of Generative AI At its heart, Ancestra is a deeply personal story inspired …