The Ode — An AI Short Film Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew

“The Ode” is a 2.5-minute cinematic first AI-generated short film for Singapore and Southeast Asia, paying tribute to the late founding father Lee Kuan Yew on his 100th birth anniversary, a forward-thinking man who was a champion of technology.

A collaboration between virtual production, X3D Studio, and award-winning production company, Refinery Media, this visual ode bridges past and present by blending original music with futuristic AI-generated animation. Chronicling Lee's vision that transformed Singapore from a fledgling nation to a thriving metropolis, the short film serves as an homage to his enduring legacy as the country's first Prime Minister.

With its imaginative blend of nostalgia and technology, "The Ode" is an emotional tribute while pushing creative boundaries. Painting the canvas of history through Lee Kuan Yew's eyes, it poetically calls future generations to courageously carry on his inspirational vision for Singapore.

Directed by Karen Seah

Prompted by Yza Voku

X3D Studio
https://www.x3dstudio.com/

Refinery Media
https://www.refinery-media.com/

Original Music by Tay Chee Wei
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