2024
16:9 HD AI film
22min
Joseph’s Midnight Party (2024) is an AI-generated art film that delves into the life of Joseph, a millennial navigating a summer journey fraught with existential challenges. Growing up surrounded by new media and technology, Joseph's psyche is overwhelmed by the constant influx of information. His chronic illness and reliance on medication and alcohol have left him in a state of despair, but he still yearns to escape from this bleak reality.
The film emphasizes dreamlike sequences, where subconscious realms become a metaphor for the pervasive influence of the real world on the protagonist. Drawing inspiration from existentialist philosophy and media ecology theories, it offers a critique of the intricate relationship between humans and media, while exploring how dreams can serve as both an escape and a reflection of reality.
The 22-minute film is entirely crafted through AI-generated visual technology, symbolizing a seamless integration of AI’s aesthetic capabilities with the fluid nature of dreams. The immersive atmosphere is further heightened through a unique installation format: the projection of the film on a wall accompanied by scattered black feathers on the floor, creating an ambiance that is simultaneously decadent and romantic. This setting aims to reinforce the film's themes of isolation, escapism, and the fragile balance between reality and illusion.