Ellie

"Ellie," the grand-prize winner of the Gen:48 video competition hosted by Runway, is a short film produced in 48 hours. This project features all visuals and the character's voice created entirely by artificial intelligence. The narrative centers on Ellie, a video game character who has been abandoned by her player. The film delves into themes of neglect and the broader impacts of rapid technological advancement on society. It also explores loneliness, examining how technology, video games, and social networks can both exacerbate and alleviate this condition.