About the film
Under Siege is by Seif Abdalla and won Best Craft at the first edition of Runway's GEN:48 in October 2023. The official description gives only the filmmaker's name and a voting link, with no synopsis. GEN:48 is Runway's 48-hour AI filmmaking challenge built around AI video generation tools; the filmmaker has not said which tools were used. At 3:41 by the festival's listing, it is the longest of the first edition's winners, which is worth keeping in mind given the 48-hour limit and the craft award.
Who it's for:Viewers interested in production craft in AI film, and in how much can be finished within a two-day challenge.
Before you watch: Free on YouTube, about 3 minutes 40 seconds. 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.