A 15-minute AI film made for $500 in 12 days
Originally posted on LinkedIn, July 23, 2025.
Someone posted a 15-minute short film about human cloning on Reddit, and the post blew up. The film was created entirely with AI using 600 prompts, in 12 days, with a budget of $500.
Within seconds, I was absorbed and forgot that none of it was real. I had to remind myself every few seconds that I was watching something generated by AI.
The film takes on the complex subject of human cloning and gives it a plot with real meaning. It may be the first short film of its kind, and it offers a clear look at the future of creative work. The original Reddit post is here.
It is hard to believe this was made for $500 in 12 days.