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China ex-train driver's AI short film earns Hollywood praise and job offer

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A former train driver in China, Liu Ziyu, created a short film titled "Zombie Scavenger" for just $440 using AI technology. The film gained significant international attention after being shared by Hollywood filmmaker PJ Accetturo, who praised its quality and offered Liu a job. "Zombie Scavenger" has since garnered over 60 million views globally. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI tools to enable low-budget creative projects and attract industry attention.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a short film created using AI and its reception, but does not announce a new AI model, research, or significant industry event.

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China ex-train driver's AI short film earns Hollywood praise and job offer

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, receiving Hollywood director praise, job offer

    A moderately educated young man in China spent 10 days and just 3,000 yuan (US$440) to make a short film using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. His efforts have won him the favour of a Hollywood director who even offered him a job. The work, called Zombie Scavenger, was r…

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