The BakunawAI - exploring generative AI in filmmaking

Over the past year, we’ve embraced generative AI in pre-production, using it to visualize ideas and improve communication with clients and crew. It’s become an invaluable tool in our creative process.

Out of curiosity, we decided to push the boundaries of this technology. Ben crafted a short teaser entirely using AI-generated videos — an exploratory experiment with no ties to any IP or project, letting us focus on creativity without the pressure of specific outcomes.

Our audio workflow was done traditionally, collaborating with a voice artist and a sound designer, who also handled the mixing. The music track was licensed online.

This project allowed us to see the potential of AI tools, but also to understand their limitations.

As artists, we strive to maintain full control over the images we produce, rather than letting AI dictate the outcome. While Ben successfully achieved the aesthetic he envisioned, the process remains complex and often requires significant trial and error to perfect each shot.

Gen AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with tools improving monthly, providing creators with ever greater control and precision.

We'll keep exploring. Stay tuned.

You Shall Not Sleep Tonight

We’re excited to announce that our short film MY BLOOD is now part of the anthology feature You Shall Not Sleep Tonight. While the film has already been released in some parts of the world, the U.S. release date is still to be announced. In the meantime, check out the trailer below!

Synopsis: A boy is plagued by nightmares of a closet-dwelling monster, but his father’s comforting presence at night soon leads him to question the nature of these apparitions—and the dark force threatening them both.

New Michigan Lottery Commercial: Virtual Production Magic

We're thrilled to share our latest commercial for the Michigan Lottery, made possible through cutting-edge virtual production technology. This allowed us to film six unique locations in a single day! A huge shoutout to our long-time collaborator, cinematographer Geoff George, and Woodward Original for their stellar production support.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video, where we explore the production process and showcase the cutting-edge technology that brought this project to life!

The Looks Creepy Cool Podcast

We recently had the pleasure of being interviewed on The Looks Creepy Cool Podcast alongside our long-time collaborator, cinematographer Geoff George. We discussed our work on multiple music videos and our short film MY BLOOD.

Check it out on Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcast.

Unveiling the Tapestry: Exploring the Cinematic Journey of the Deka Brothers and Cinematographer Geoff

In this episode, we're diving deep into the remarkable journey of two visionary filmmakers, the Deka Brothers, along with cinematographer Geoff George, as they intricately intertwined the diverse influences of their multicultural upbringing into the fabric of their craft. Join us as we explore their horror short film, "My Blood," and delve into the dynamics of their fantastic creative relationship.

Check the trailer for MY BLOOD below, and watch the full film here.

OnStar - Not Santa - recut 2023

Thrilled to announce the return of our award-winning commercial for OnStar, now revamped with a new track and updated graphics!

But wait, there's more – Chevy wanted in on the action, so we shot additional footage and crafted a new cut featuring the Chevy Traverse. Enjoy the ride!