About the film
La sélection Mécanique is by Jules Blachier and won BEST AI ANIMATION FILM at WAIFF 2026. The French description on Vimeo is a single sentence: a robot working in a factory sees its life turned upside down when a new version arrives and begins to take its place. A machine being replaced by a newer machine is the core premise the description confirms. The creator has not said which AI tools were used.
Who it's for:Viewers who enjoy short animated films about robots.
Before you watch: Free to watch on Vimeo, about 5 minutes. Language and subtitles are not stated (the description is in French).
Based on public information from the festival and the creator. Watch the film itself for the full picture.
How AI was used
The film won the AI animation award at WAIFF. Official pages do not say what AI was used for or which tools.
Sources checked; not a review or endorsement of the film.