“Inner Elevator” Selected as No.1 on 5ives.ai from Gen:48 Submissions, Receives Creator Invitation from Escape.ai
The AI animation “Inner Elevator,” submitted to Runway’s “Gen:48 – Fourth Edition” competition, has been selected as this week’s No.1 featured work by “5ives.ai,” an American podcast and AI visual content curation media platform.
This feature, curated by the specialized next-generation AI visual content media “5ives.ai,” showcased five selected animations from Runway’s “Gen:48 – Fourth Edition” contest.
Top 5 Gen48 AI Animations You Have to See! | 5ives
What is 5ives.ai?
5ives.ai is an AI media platform and podcast that introduces noteworthy AI visual and creative projects each week.
The show is hosted by the following two individuals:
🔹 Kai Turner
A creative leader with over 25 years of experience in media and digital fields, with a recent focus on generative AI video applications.
During his time at Netflix, he worked on innovative projects in the **Emerging Experiences and Product Content Innovation divisions**, including “Love, Death & Robots,” Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” and the launch of the Netflix gaming platform.
🔹 Jon Rogers
Former founding director of the Live-Action Franchise Development division at Walt Disney Studios.
He also managed **global brand marketing for “Star Wars”** at Lucasfilm. Currently serves as an advisor to multiple companies in the Web3, AI, and XR sectors, exploring the possibilities of next-generation visual expression through generative AI.
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Comments from Jon & Kai
Kai： First up, we have Inner Elevator by Aratama. The unique visuals remind me of an anime from the ’90s called Roujin Z or Old Man Z, about a man in a hospital bed. This is loosely telling a story, but it’s more about building a world where there are few borders between man and machine. It seems a little dystopian, as people seem to be neglecting their physical bodies in favor of the virtual, which runs counter to the upbeat music that we hear.
Jon： Aratama is a filmmaker working out of Tokyo, Japan, and I find it really interesting that his background was actually in biosciences and he found his way to creative arts. So there’s a really interesting background and experiences that Aratama is bringing to his work.
What I really took away from this video was a reminder of Heavy Metal. I don’t know why I keep coming back to the Heavy Metal movie from the 1980s, but it really reminded me of that a lot.
And what I also really appreciate in this video is the vibes around it — the music. This is essentially a music video, and the music selection and just the journey through this futuristic space is really enjoyable. I find it relaxing.
“Gen:48 – Fourth Edition”
This contest has the following constraints:
- Created with Runway Gen-4 (or other Runway video models) within 48 hours
- Length: 1-4 minute self-contained short film
- Sound: Using Epidemic Sound or audio material you own the rights to
- Required elements: Location/Character/Object (each meaningfully incorporated into the story)
Creator Invitation from Escape.ai
Following the feature on 5ives.ai for the AI animation “Inner Elevator,” we received an invitation from an American curator of the next-generation streaming platform “Escape.ai” to join as a creator.
We plan to participate in their community in the near future.
What is Escape.ai?
Escape.ai is a platform that curates cutting-edge audiovisual experiences utilizing generative AI. It was founded by Academy Award winner John Gaeta, known as the VFX supervisor for “The Matrix.” The platform functions as a space for experimental formats and new media experiences.
This platform enables interactive experiences and creative expressions that were previously impossible, leveraging AI technology.
About the Gen:48 Official Fourth Edition Finalists
For the Gen:48 – Fourth Edition, Runway officially selected 50 works as finalists from hundreds of submissions worldwide, and public voting for the **People’s Choice Award** is currently underway.
“Inner Elevator” was not included among Runway’s official finalists.
However, participating in the Gen:48-Fourth Edition initiative has been a significant step toward future developments, for which we are extremely grateful.
Inner Elevator – aratama 璞 / Gen:48 Fourth Edition
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