About the film
Balloons is a short by Daniel Scott Cribbs that won Best Narrative at the first edition of Runway's GEN:48 in October 2023. The official description has only the filmmaker's name and a voting link, so the story itself is not summarized anywhere official. The award is for storytelling, so it is best watched as a self-contained short story. GEN:48 is Runway's 48-hour AI filmmaking challenge using AI video generation tools; the filmmaker has not said which tools were used.
Who it's for:Anyone who wants to see how an AI short handles a full narrative arc.
Before you watch: Free on YouTube, about 3.5 minutes. Language and subtitles are not stated; the watch page has no English caption track.
Based on public information from the festival and the creator. Watch the film itself for the full picture.
How AI was used
Made for Runway's 48-hour GEN:48 challenge, where the official page says entrants use AI video generation tools. The filmmaker has not named the specific AI tools used.
Sources checked; not a review or endorsement of the film.