BOSTON, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Independent filmmaker Hooroo Jackson makes
cinematic history with "DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict," the world's
first fully AI-generated animated feature film. This groundbreaking
$405 production reshapes the
landscape of animation and artificial intelligence in filmmaking,
challenging industry norms and opening new frontiers for creators
worldwide.
Jackson's achievement places him alongside animation pioneers
like Walt Disney ("Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs"), Mitsuyo Seo
("Momotaro: Sacred Sailors"), and John
Lasseter ("Toy Story"). "DreadClub" tells the story of
Betty Gray, a college student drawn
into a doomed romance with a man on trial for being a vampire,
blending romance, courtroom drama, and supernatural thrills.
"'DreadClub' isn't your typical vampire romance," Jackson
asserts. "It's a raw, unfiltered exploration of truth versus lies,
reality vs. fantasy. Betty is drawn to Duchamps just like we are
drawn to A.I."
This landmark project showcases AI's potential to democratize
filmmaking. Created entirely by Jackson, "DreadClub" comprises over
17,000 AI-generated images, with all video, performances, music and
sound AI-generated. The film was produced for a mere $405—a
fraction of the $1.5 to $2.5 million estimated budget for traditional
production methods.
Despite its technological achievements, Jackson emphasizes
"DreadClub" stands on its own merits. "Anyone can enjoy it without
knowing it's AI," he says.
The film follows a group of college kids trapped on campus
during summer break. When bodies start turning up, they get caught
up in a vampire murder mystery.
"Protagonist Betty Gray grew up enamored with classic gothic
love stories. She falls into a world of passion she thought was
only possible in stories."
His favorite scene: "The vampire fashion show. The AI was giving
me so many interesting costumes that I wanted to show them off all
at once."
"DreadClub" builds upon Jackson's previous AI milestone, "Window
Seat" (July 2023), the first fully AI
feature film ever made, demonstrating remarkable technological
progress in just one year. "People ridiculed 'Window Seat,' for its
raw machine generated video, not realizing it was part of a larger
vision," Jackson notes. "They are meant to serve as milestones
showing the rapid evolution of AI filmmaking."
The film's release ignites crucial discussions about animation's
future, AI's role in creative industries, and democratized film
production. It challenges traditional studios to innovate beyond
"sequels and reboots."
Jackson addresses industry concerns head-on: "When CGI
streamlined technology in the '90s, entire professions became
obsolete. There was no pity then. AI is simply another tool, like
CGI software. We're not aiming to match Hollywood – but to inject much needed
adrenaline into its creative stagnation."
Looking ahead, Jackson plans an even more ambitious project: a
Pixar-style CG animated film using AI. "On both 'DreadClub' and
'Window Seat', I started production before they were possible, then
part way in, I carved out a path. A fully CG animated film is the
most ambitious challenge due to the technical complexity."
"DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict" premieres this July on major
streaming platforms. For more information, visit its page on
IMDB.
About Hooroo Jackson: A boundary-pushing filmmaker, Jackson's
work spans graphic novels, novels, and live-action films. His
portfolio includes the live-action feature "Aimy in a Cage"
starring Crispin Glover, the novel "The Unweddable Chattaway
Girls," and "Window Seat," the first fully AI-generated feature
film.
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