Jodie Heenan's AI documentary wins award at Omni film festival
Australian filmmaker Jodie Heenan's AI-generated documentary, Guardians of the Burrow, won an award at the Omni international AI film festival. Heenan aimed to depict the unique relationship between an Amazonian tarantula and a tiny frog, saying AI allows filmmakers to capture scenarios otherwise impossible to film. The project reflects ongoing debates about AI's role in creative industries.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 15:10 UTC
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