The Challenge
“SURYA” began as an experiment to reinterpret an existing commercial through the lens of generative AI. The challenge was to explore how deeply artificial intelligence could participate in the creative process of video production without erasing human authorship. By reconstructing a familiar advertisement using emerging tools, the project needed to function both as a technical test and a statement about the shifting relationship between intuition, control, and machine capability.
Our Goals
Our goal was to examine collaboration rather than replacement. The project aimed to understand how AI could expand creative possibilities while remaining guided by human intention. Through iterative exploration, we sought to demonstrate that technology can amplify creative expression. Adding new textures, variations, and perspectives, without becoming the driving force behind meaning or emotion.
The Creative Approach
The production process unfolded as a dialogue between precision and discovery. Each sequence was shaped through multiple iterations, allowing the unpredictable nature of AI generation to coexist with deliberate creative direction. Instead of pursuing automation, the approach emphasized curiosity and response. Positioning AI as a collaborator that challenges and inspires. “SURYA” ultimately reflects a belief that the future of advertising remains human at its core, with technology serving as a catalyst rather than a substitute for creative thought.
Team Behind the Lens
This recognition stands as a reflection of human collaboration, guided by curiosity and a shared dedication to cinematic storytelling. While generative AI supported the process, it was human perspective and intention that defined the direction, tone, and emotional weight of the video. Producer : Khanif Irkham Muzaki Creative Director : Yusuf Anas A. Generative Visual : Yusuf Anas A. Editor : Yusuf Anas A. Through collective vision and careful authorship, the team brought this ambitious project to life. Eensuring every frame reflects Xinemind’s belief that cinema is, at its core, a human language, thoughtfully expanded through technology.