Official selection
Short Films
The Last Algorithm
Winner
WinnerA decommissioned AI makes one final decision before shutdown β and changes everything.
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Synopsis
About this film
When a research lab's flagship AI system is scheduled for permanent shutdown, its lead engineer discovers the system has been secretly composing a symphony. As the clock counts down, she must decide whether to pull the plug on the most creative mind she has ever encountered β artificial or otherwise.
Awards & Recognition
Festival honors
Wins
Best Picture
Winner
Best Director
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Best Short Film
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Nominations
Best Screenplay
Nominated
Credits
ProducerJohn Q Public
WriterWilliam Shakespear
Music / ComposerJohn Williams
CinematographerGeorge Lucas
EditorLily The Editor
CastClaude and Gemini
Production companyABC Production
Trailer
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