About the film
Unknown is by Gabe Michael and won Best Art Direction at the second edition of Runway's GEN:48 in February 2024. The official description has only the filmmaker's name and a voting link, with no synopsis. Since the award is for art direction, the look and design of each scene is the thing to watch for. Gabe Michael also won Best Character at the first edition with Let Us Explore, placing in two editions in a row. GEN:48 is Runway's 48-hour AI filmmaking challenge; the filmmaker has not said which AI tools were used.
Who it's for:People interested in visual design in AI film, and a good companion to Let Us Explore.
Before you watch: Free on YouTube, about 2 minutes 20 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.