About the film
The Missing Segment by Sam Lavy won first place, and $7,000, in Curious Refuge's 2025 AI Horror Film Competition. The official description opens in the early 1980s, when local stations aired some strange things late at night. The creator's YouTube title pitches it as "The Cartoon Disney Won't Talk About," and both the title and the description point to a segment missing from an old broadcast. The competition required AI in every shot, but the creator hasn't said which AI tools he used.
Who it's for:Horror fans who like the lost-tape and old-TV corner of the genre.
Before you watch: Free on YouTube, about 3.5 minutes. The language isn't stated; YouTube has an English subtitle track. It's a horror film and may include scares.
Based on public information from the festival and the creator. Watch the film itself for the full picture.
How AI was used
Curious Refuge's rules required AI in every shot. The creator hasn't said which AI tools were used.
Sources checked; not a review or endorsement of the film.