Is This the Future Of Cinema? AI-Created Star Wars Film Sparks Debate

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Previously, when someone expressed dissatisfaction with a Star Wars film not meeting their expectations, the phrase “Why don’t you just make it better yourself?” was often said in a mocking tone, as it is well understood that producing such a movie requires significant financial resources, typically millions of dollars.

Currently, it appears as though we’ve reached the end of an era, given that just about anyone can now produce a Star Wars movie and potentially surpass the creativity of Hollywood producers. A substantial stride towards this goal was recently taken with the creation of a 11-minute fan film made entirely using AI. Here’s some key information about the artificial intelligence-generated Star Wars movie.

AI Star Wars Film Shocks Fans

Kavan Cardoza, also known as “Kavan the Kid,” crafted the brief movie titled The Ghost’s Apprentice. Utilizing advanced AI tools such as Google’s Veo, Midjourney, and Runway, he breathed life into his creative concept. Devoting an intensive 14-day period, working 12 hours a day, Cardoza relied on AI to almost entirely produce the film’s various elements.

The movie unfolds a traditional Star Wars plot where a young Jedi is mentored by his uncle’s spirit. It showcases well-known features such as starships, lightsabers, and barren sci-fi backdrops that embody the distinct Star Wars aesthetic. Although it has some Uncanny Valley moments, the film manages to evoke the spirit of Star Wars and has left numerous fans in awe, leading to discussions about AI’s potential impact on movie production.

Is AI The Future Of Star Wars?

According to Forbes, “The Best Star Wars Movie in Years Is Made With AI” may not be entirely accurate. Although the sequels have sparked some debate, it seems that the short movie in question doesn’t fully live up to that claim. The visuals resemble behind-the-scenes footage from an almost completed animated movie, and the AI-generated voices are reminiscent of those typically produced by voice actors working on Oblivion.

To put it another way, it might seem unjust to compare this with the actual high-budget productions like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, given that its production cost was over $430 million. However, they are supposedly competing in the same realm. As Charlie Fink from Forbes stated, when he displayed the AI short on a big screen, no one would have guessed it was made by an AI. Yet, it’s hard to believe that we watched the same video. Additionally, the generic replication of old Star Wars movies in the short, which almost cost JJ Abrams his life among fans, was labeled as “exceptional storytelling.” So, it appears that AI technology is advancing more quickly than our expectations are being scaled down.

Let me clarify: We’re big fans of fan-created content! It’s an amazing platform for creativity and a fantastic way to explore and extend cherished universes. However, when it comes to AI replacing human creators in Hollywood, that’s not something we can get on board with. Kavan Cardoza’s work should absolutely not be seen as a reflection of this stance, given the time and dedication he invested in his short film.

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2025-02-17 14:09