Make a festival-finalist AI sci-fi short: "What Remains", 850K views
A quiet, big-question sci-fi story told with AI visuals.
AI film festivals and contests give small channels credibility and a reason for viewers to click.
Figures as shown on YouTube (checked Oct 20, 2026) · source
From @Lucascinematicstudio on YouTube · May 2026
The workflow
Made with
KlingGenerate · AI video with motion controlTry Kling AIMore casesWhere & with what
What they did
- 1The moveLucas M.
- 2Step 2Write a simple, strong premise
- 3Step 3Generate scenes shot by shot
- 4ResultThe film has 850,853 views and 17,226 likes and is listed as a finalist at the Seoul International AI Film Festival 2026 (YouTube, Oct 20, 2026).
Quick answers
What tools do you need?
Kling (ai video with motion control).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: Kling has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Watch out: Reach, not income; no earnings shared.
Try it yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write a 6-scene outline for a contemplative 5-minute sci-fi short about [mystery], with one visual prompt per scene (camera, lighting, mood) and a final line of narration.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open Kling, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: Kern runs Lucas Cinematic Studio, a YouTube channel of AI-made films. "What Remains" follows three astronauts sent to meet a vessel that has watched Earth for 108 days. The description says the visuals are made with AI tools under his creative direction, and the video is tagged #KlingAI.
Results: The channel has 32.6K subscribers.
Source: @Lucascinematicstudio on YouTube · May 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shown on YouTube (checked Oct 20, 2026). Updated .
