A new short film, Kira, is turning heads online — not just for its story, but for how it was made.
The 15-minute film explores the unsettling question of identity in a world where human cloning has become possible. Viewers have compared it to an episode of Black Mirror, blending sci-fi themes with a hauntingly emotional narrative.
What sets Kira apart is its production process. The entire film was created by a single individual using a range of AI tools, completing it in just twelve days on a budget of $500. The creator used over 600 AI prompts to generate the visuals, voices, music, and effects that bring the story to life.
The production relied on tools such as Midjourney, Runway, Sora, FLOW, ElevenLabs, Suno, and others, carefully orchestrated to simulate what would normally require a full crew and a sizable budget. Every scene, score, and line of dialogue was iterated on through AI — but directed by human vision.
Since being posted on Reddit, Kira has sparked thousands of comments and widespread discussion about the future of filmmaking. Many called it a watershed moment, proving that with the right idea and enough determination, one person can now create a professional-grade short film without traditional resources.
As one commenter noted: “AI didn’t make this. A human did — AI was just the tool.”
For creative professionals and storytellers, the lesson is clear. Artificial intelligence is not a replacement for creativity, but it is rewriting the rules of what’s possible.
