Artificial Intelligence & Storytelling:
Rising Son’s Approach
We explore the intersection of AI and storytelling, leveraging cutting-edge tools to push the boundaries of filmmaking, writing, and creative production. Our AI-driven work spans image generation, voice synthesis, sound design, and AI-assisted screenwriting, enabling us to craft immersive narratives that were once impossible.
Most recently, we completed two AI-driven projects:
AKAN is a fully AI-generated short film that explores the intersection of history, identity, and reincarnation. Blending historical epic with modern political intrigue, the film follows Travis Hunter, an Army Ranger who returns to New York only to uncover his family's long-buried royal lineage in Ghana—one that ties him directly to the legendary Prince Klaas, a leader in the transatlantic slave rebellion of the 18th century. As past and present collide, Travis is forced into a conflict that has been centuries in the making.
This project was created using Runway, DALL·E, ElevenLabs, and ChatGPT, leveraging AI tools for image generation, voice synthesis, and AI-assisted screenwriting. The result is an ambitious fusion of historical realism and speculative fiction, proving that AI can be a powerful storytelling tool—not a replacement for human creativity, but an enhancement that allows indie filmmakers to build worlds beyond traditional production constraints.
At its core, AKAN is a story about legacy, resistance, and the idea that history is not a straight line, but a cycle—one that continues to echo through time.
AURTARA WELLNESS
This 30-second commercial spot for Amsterdam-based lifestyle brand Aurtara Wellness explores the intersection of AI and storytelling in branded content. More than just an ad, the spot follows a visual journey toward wellness—where mind and body find balance through nature, movement, and ritual. By leveraging AI tools for image generation, animation, and post-production, the piece highlights how technology can enhance creativity without replacing human intent. Aurtara’s vision of authenticity and transformation is at the heart of this commercial, proving that AI can be a powerful tool for crafting immersive, cinematic brand experiences.
Created using Runway, DALL·E, and AI-assisted post-production, the project explores how AI can enhance storytelling in commercial filmmaking, making high-quality branded content more accessible to indie creators and emerging brands. The goal was to craft a visually rich, emotionally resonant piece that captures the essence of Aurtara’s vision—authenticity, wellness, and connection to nature.
This project is a testament to how AI can be used not just for automation, but for artistic collaboration, helping brands tell deeper, more visually striking stories.These projects reinforce our belief that AI is not a replacement for human creativity but a tool to amplify it.