In The Carnival of the Ages, a beautiful, dreamlike world unfolds, blending 1950s styling, carnival aesthetics, and space-age futurism to create a mesmerizing vision of retrofuturism. The visual style is a nearly realistic amalgam of these elements, but it retains an otherworldly, alien-like quality that adds to the film’s allure. The detailed world-building is enhanced by the audio, which perfectly complements the surreal yet nostalgic visuals. Every frame is meticulously crafted, creating an immersive experience that feels both familiar and strange.
What impresses me most is the attention to detail. Each scene offers rich visual layers that feel almost tangible, as though this retro futuristic world could truly exist. The short film’s aesthetics are so captivating that I would love to see them expanded into a feature-length film.
I believe Artificial Intelligence can play a significant role in creating worlds like this. AI has the potential to unlock new levels of creativity and detail in cinema, allowing filmmakers to bring fantastical visions to life in ways previously unimaginable. I see no problem with its usage, as it could help create breathtaking, imaginative worlds that push the boundaries of what we currently know in filmmaking. I am also a huge fan of retro-futurism so this was bound to be compelling for me from the start.