CINEMATIC SCIENCE FICTION
An Unreal Engine animated short about a technology demonstration that begins to feel less like a product launch and more like a warning.
UNREAL ENGINE
ANIMATION
LIGHTING
EDITING
Project Overview
AGI Awakening is an animated short about Nythera Intelligence, a fictional artificial intelligence company, and the moment its creation starts to feel less like a product and more like a threat.
I wanted the film to begin with the clean look of a corporate demonstration, then slowly become uncomfortable as the audience realizes something is wrong.
MY ROLE
I developed the concept and handled the visual direction, scene building, character setup, animation, camera work, lighting, and final edit. Working across the full pipeline forced me to make sure the design, timing, and technical choices were all serving the same mood instead of feeling like separate pieces.
SKILLS THIS PROJECT SHOWS
This project brings together Unreal Engine, Character Creator, iClone, animation, virtual camera work, lighting, editing, and visual storytelling. It also shows that I can use technical tools without letting the final piece feel like a software test.
IMPACT AND OUTCOME
The finished short gave me a cinematic project that clearly represents where I want my portfolio to go. It also proved that I can take an idea through several programs and finish it as one complete piece instead of ending with a collection of disconnected shots.