DEMONIC BEAUTY
Neural Network-based Film
2024
Country: Russia
Runtime: 2 min
Rating: 12+
Director: Lev Bakharev
Scriptwriter: Claude AI
Producer: Lev Bakharev
Cameraman: Minimax & Runway Gen-3
Sound engineer: Lev Bakharev
Composer: UDIO AI
Artistic director: Midjourney
Starring: Agnia Ravenskaya (AI character)
Production: AIDALEV FILM
In a world where mirrors prescribe the rules of beauty and neon lights tempt with the promise of perfection, young Agnia decides to change herself to meet fashion standards. She goes to the mysterious beauty parlour ‘Cat Beauty’, where each client gets a ‘perfect’ appearance. But every ideal has its price.
Agnia faces a frightening truth in the process of transformation — her reflection no longer belongs to her. In the struggle for her real self, she goes from accepting external norms to realising that true beauty lies in uniqueness and the courage to be herself.
‘You Are More Than a Reflection’ is a visually rich and emotionally profound story of inner struggle, self-acceptance and smashing the shackles of other people's expectations.
2024
Country: Russia
Runtime: 2 min
Rating: 12+
Director: Lev Bakharev
Scriptwriter: Claude AI
Producer: Lev Bakharev
Cameraman: Minimax & Runway Gen-3
Sound engineer: Lev Bakharev
Composer: UDIO AI
Artistic director: Midjourney
Starring: Agnia Ravenskaya (AI character)
Production: AIDALEV FILM
In a world where mirrors prescribe the rules of beauty and neon lights tempt with the promise of perfection, young Agnia decides to change herself to meet fashion standards. She goes to the mysterious beauty parlour ‘Cat Beauty’, where each client gets a ‘perfect’ appearance. But every ideal has its price.
Agnia faces a frightening truth in the process of transformation — her reflection no longer belongs to her. In the struggle for her real self, she goes from accepting external norms to realising that true beauty lies in uniqueness and the courage to be herself.
‘You Are More Than a Reflection’ is a visually rich and emotionally profound story of inner struggle, self-acceptance and smashing the shackles of other people's expectations.
LEV BAKHAREV
DIRECTOR'S BIO:
Lev Bakharev is an AI artist and designer with over 10 years of experience. He is the founder of levitacia.agency– a communication design and branding studio – and Spelllers– an AI production studio. He also co-founded several start-ups related to neurogadgets and human brain research. Lev is active in science-art and WEB 3.0, creating multimedia projects that combine art and technology.
His activities include collaboration with platforms such as SAS Metagallery and ambassadorship of innovative Apps such as phygital+ and upgraide.me, Dprofile. Lev is also involved in educational activities, holding masterclasses for ITMO students talking about how AI can become an assistant for designers, animation studios and brands.
On the AIDALEV blog he shares his projects, insights and inspiration, emphasising practical approaches to design. Lev experiments with technology combining it with a clear understanding of the demands of modern business, which makes his approach in demand in both creative and business environments.
Lev Bakharev is an AI artist and designer with over 10 years of experience. He is the founder of levitacia.agency– a communication design and branding studio – and Spelllers– an AI production studio. He also co-founded several start-ups related to neurogadgets and human brain research. Lev is active in science-art and WEB 3.0, creating multimedia projects that combine art and technology.
His activities include collaboration with platforms such as SAS Metagallery and ambassadorship of innovative Apps such as phygital+ and upgraide.me, Dprofile. Lev is also involved in educational activities, holding masterclasses for ITMO students talking about how AI can become an assistant for designers, animation studios and brands.
On the AIDALEV blog he shares his projects, insights and inspiration, emphasising practical approaches to design. Lev experiments with technology combining it with a clear understanding of the demands of modern business, which makes his approach in demand in both creative and business environments.