The Diffusion Pilot
TITLE
The Diffusion Pilot
DIRECTOR
Aurelijus Čiupas
COUNTRY
Estonia
YEAR
2024
DURATION
8′
GENRE
Experimental
Overview

The Diffusion Pilot
A journey and exploration of generative AI.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Aurelijus Čiupas
Aurelijus Čiupas is an animator, director, and audio-visual artist from Lithuania. His practice is driven by relentless exploration and tinkering with new media technologies, reflected in his work with VFX in animated films, interactive installations, and recently - generative AI. Through his MA degree in animation, obtained at Estonian Academy of Arts in 2024, Aurelijus refined his practice as a filmmaker and combined it with unconventional digital animation techniques, seeking to employ generative AI with purpose and finesse. His MA thesis was realized through an ongoing educational blog that seeks to demystify AI technology in the context of animation art while presenting contemplative insights and critique.
Credits
- DirectorAurelijus Čiupas
- ScreenplayAurelijus Čiupas
- Cinematography
- Cast
- EditingAurelijus Čiupas
- Producer/s
- Production CompanyEstonian Academy of Arts
- Distributor/sEstonian Academy of Arts
- Project TitleThe Diffusion Pilot
- Project TypeExperimental
- Completion Date1 January 2024
- Country of originEstonia
- Country of filmingEstonia
- LanguageEnglish
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student ProjectYes

Aurelijus Čiupas
Aurelijus Čiupas is an animator, director, and audio-visual artist from Lithuania. His practice is driven by relentless exploration and tinkering with new media technologies, reflected in his work with VFX in animated films, interactive installations, and recently - generative AI. Through his MA degree in animation, obtained at Estonian Academy of Arts in 2024, Aurelijus refined his practice as a filmmaker and combined it with unconventional digital animation techniques, seeking to employ generative AI with purpose and finesse. His MA thesis was realized through an ongoing educational blog that seeks to demystify AI technology in the context of animation art while presenting contemplative insights and critique.