9 minutes of AI-generated nightmares that'll make you terrified to close your eyes.
Natalia struggles with relentless insomnia and seeks comfort in hypnotherapy. An experimental treatment plunges her into surreal inner worlds where her deepest fears—death, failure, and loss—manifest as haunting revelations. Guided by her therapist, she travels through a dangerous mental labyrinth, where each world shifts unpredictably between redemption and ruin. Insomnia is a science fiction short film that uses artificial intelligence as a tool to delve into the depths of the human psyche.
Visual Effects
AI-generated imagery that feels wrong in uncanny ways.
Direction
Compressed dread into 9 minutes without breathing room.
Sound
Hypnotherapy audio that blurs diegetic and non-diegetic space.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of 2025's wave of AI-assisted shorts exploring tech anxiety through its own tools.
The 9-minute runtime mirrors average sleep cycle duration, forcing viewers into biological discomfort.
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