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Meta Partners with Blumhouse to Test AI Video Model Movie Gen for Short Films

Oct 17, 2024, 03:12 PM

Meta has partnered with Blumhouse Productions to test its new generative AI video model, Movie Gen. This collaboration aims to develop short films using Facebook’s AI tools that create realistic video and audio clips from user prompts. Filmmakers including Casey Affleck, Aneesh Chaganty, and The Spurlock Sisters are involved in the project. The initiative is part of Meta's broader effort to merge cutting-edge technology with cinematic creativity, potentially reshaping the entertainment industry. Additionally, the project includes a feedback program to gather insights from the creative industry.