“aratama 璞” from Japan was the third creator to be introduced on the AI media & podcast show “5ives ai” which highlights noteworthy AI video and creative projects from around the world every week.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 5 creators featured in this episode.

5 Awesome AI Creators You Need 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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Top 5 Global AI Creators Featured on “5ives.ai”

🇵🇦 Roxanne Ducharme

Location: Coclé, Panama

A pioneering artist who combines fantastical creature design with traditional animation techniques to push the artistic boundaries of AI video. Her work features Tim Burton-esque shadows with Wes Anderson-style composition.

Comment: She’s a prolific, award-winning AI filmmaker with a bizarre and surreal sensibility. She has extensive experience in traditional media as an animator and illustrator, and now she’s bringing this experience to the world of AI video.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanneducharme/

🇺🇸 Jason Zada

Location: San Francisco, USA

A pioneer in utilizing AI for advertising video production. He’s gained recognition for high-quality commercial content including Coca-Cola commercials and short films like ‘The Heist’ and ‘Golden Sakai.’

Comment: What’s interesting about Secret Level and Jason is they’re taking an approach of focusing on advertising opportunities first while developing other opportunities for film and television in the background. Much of their work can be seen in recent Coca-Cola ads and other commercials. That’s why they always get first access to new tools.
He works with the production team Secret Level.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzada/

🇯🇵 Seiichi Sato / aratama 璞 (Aratama)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

A notable artist who creates anime-style AI videos influenced by Tokyo culture and 1980s anime. His work focuses on themes of human augmentation and super-sensory expression. He has also been officially selected for the international AI video festival “genAIme [ esc ] fest 2025.”

Comment: I enjoy watching his experiments, and he seems to have a similar background to mine, starting with product design and strategy, dabbling in Web3, and pushing forward in generative AI. He’s created short films that we’ve featured previously, and he’s definitely someone to follow if you want to see the latest developments in Japanese anime-style aesthetics. You can really feel the cultural influence of Tokyo in his work.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aratama/

🇬🇧 Petra Molnar

Location: London, UK

Specializes in AI animation for children with a paper-craft aesthetic and musical rhythm that creates videos enjoyable for both parents and children. She has also gained attention for her sci-fi short film ‘Echoes of the Obelisk.’

Comment: Petra has a toyetic sensibility in her films and experiments, which suits the children’s space. You can tell she cares about her work, which makes it stand out in the kids’ category. It’s fun, lighthearted, and has a distinctive paper-craft aesthetic.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-aicinelab/

🇬🇧 Ryan Phillips / Uncanny Harry

Location: Rochester, UK

A professional AI video creator with a broadcast industry background. His series of works, including ‘A Girl and Her Cat’ and ‘Cold Call,’ serve as prime examples demonstrating the evolution of AI technology.

Comment: It’s great to see his commitment to releasing complete films rather than just experimental clips. When we talk about the top group that gets early looks at new tools, does early content development, and creates showcase videos, he’s definitely on that list. He’s absolutely worth following.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-phillips-3269307/

The Current State of the Global AI Video Scene

What this show demonstrates is that AI video is maturing not just as “technology” but as a “platform for expression.”

🌏 Activity Locations: Coclé, Panama; San Francisco, USA; Tokyo, Japan; London, UK; Rochester, UK
🎨 Expression Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Commercial, Kids, Science Fiction

Currently, high-quality AI video works are being created one after another around the world. Each creator is achieving unique evolution by leveraging different workflows, aesthetics, and backgrounds from various fields, and the scope of expression continues to expand.

Additionally, some creators have already achieved commercial success and gained coverage in global media, indicating that AI video is beginning to establish itself as part of real industries and culture.

The five AI creators introduced this time each have different backgrounds and visions, but they all share a common commitment to addressing the question of “what to express with AI.” Please follow their work and witness their evolution. We hope that the insights and inspiration you gain from their work will also contribute to your own creative endeavors.