About the film
The Beginning is by Ibraheem Diab and won BEST AI EMOTION FILM at WAIFF 2026. According to its Vimeo description, Adamu sets out on a life-threatening 3,500-mile journey to attend school and discovers he does not have to face the unknown alone. Through the compassion of the people he meets, he reaches a safe place where he can finally study. The description says the film is about optimism and the deep impact of humanitarian support. The creator has not said which AI tools were used.
Who it's for:Viewers who care about education and humanitarian work.
Before you watch: Free to watch on Vimeo, about 8 minutes. Language and subtitles are not stated.
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How AI was used
The film won at WAIFF as an AI film. Official pages do not say what AI was used for or which tools.
Sources checked; not a review or endorsement of the film.