Beyond the Veil

I was born in Hungary, and I currently live here with my family. My original profession is in economist, and I specialize in international corporate finance, particularly financial controlling for European subsidiaries. Alongside my work, I’ve always been passionate about the arts – I paint, draw, engage in handicrafts, and write short stories.

In 2023, to prepare for my child’s school years and to keep up with the technology surrounding their generation, I delved into the world of artificial intelligence. I became particularly interested in the generative AI, specifically image generation. As animation programs evolved and they were able to make a motion pictures (img-to-vid, text-to-vid), I transitioned to creating short videos and films.

As a member of the Hungarian image prompter community (Prompters Hungary), I participated in creating a collaborative film. The film, titled “Downgrade,” was produced in January 2024. I wrote the screenplay and actively contributed to designing scenes and the visual world. Our film received two awards in the AI short film category: the Audience Award at the Budapest International AI Film Festival and the Best AI Short award at the Touchstone Independent Film Festival in April 2024. The film is continually selected by several festivals, so we created the BTS for DOWNGRADE as a funny comedy that already won awards.

Currently, we’ve established an AI film studio within the image generation community. Operating under the name AIllusionStudio, as a starting team, we have 22 members. Our community includes beginners, AI-savvy programmers/IT specialists, as well as actors, voice actors, and 3D modelers experienced in filmmaking. Through the use of AI, we see significant opportunities in creating visually rich films without extensive traditional shooting. We enthusiastically track technological advancements week by week while collaboratively working on films or advertisements. Within this community, I primarily represent the artistic side—I write screenplays, direct, and keep a close eye on AI festivals.

The fusion of AI and filmmaking opens up exciting possibilities, allowing us to explore new creative realms and push the boundaries of storytelling. As we embrace this journey, we remain committed to crafting captivating narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. I make videos in the studio under my own name and write blogpost and videos independently under the stage name FacingMirrors. In my free time, I read a lot, ranging from literary fiction to philosophical works and short stories. I also strive to stay updated on world events by reading cultural, economic, and social analyses.