The best AI videos: 5 we think you should watch

AI video is evolving fast. Blink and you’ll miss a breakthrough.

We’ve picked five of the top AI videos right now. They don’t just show how far the technology has come – they’re proof that creativity still sits at the heart of great content.

There’s a common misconception that making AI video is as simple as typing in a prompt and letting the machine do the rest. It’s not. Creating something coherent, consistent, and creatively ambitious is incredibly difficult. These films show the level of skill, patience, and vision it takes to make AI tools work properly – and why the human touch still matters.

Whether you’re a fan, a sceptic, or just curious, these are five worth watching.

1. Electric Pink by Henry Daubrez

Henry Daubrez is one of the few creators really pushing the boundaries of what AI video can do. His earlier film KITSUNE (made using Veo 2) was already one of the strongest AI films I’d seen. Then Google got in touch, and Electric Pink followed. It’s next level.

Built using Imagen 3 for image generation and animated with Veo 2, Electric Pink might be the first AI film I’ve seen where it’s genuinely hard to tell it was AI-generated. That’s a big milestone. Most examples still have that telltale AI look. This one doesn’t.

Technically, it’s a masterpiece. The style is bold, but the consistency of visuals and character throughout is seriously impressive. It’s also well-paced, narratively sound, and not trying too hard to be abstract for the sake of it. The match cut sequence, in particular, is outstanding.

Henry’s also generous with his process. He shares his workflow, tools, and thinking on social, which is exactly what this space needs. If you’re interested in where AI filmmaking is heading, he’s worth following.

2. The Prompt Floor by DrMachakil

Since Google released Veo 3, there’s been a flood of AI-generated mockumentaries. And for good reason. Veo 3’s party trick is talking heads. It’s weirdly good at generating candid interview-style videos – complete with lip-synced dialogue, natural framing, and decent delivery. No idea why, maybe it was trained on hours of docuseries and user-generated content. But it nails the format.

The Prompt Floor taps into that trend and does it brilliantly. It’s a mockumentary about a fictional AI production team behind the scenes – and it’s packed with little nods to the real-life frustrations of prompting. The script is sharp, the delivery is spot on, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

You’ve probably seen this style evolve already – animals on selfie sticks and glitchy fake interviews everywhere. This piece stands out because it got there early, and it gets the joke.

3. The Space Between Us by Pierre Zandrowicz

AI has always lent itself well to sci-fi. It’s why so many early experiments leaned in that direction. And to be honest, I’m a bit tired of it. But The Space Between Us is worth your time.

This is one of the most technically impressive AI films I’ve seen for live-action, cinema-style content. We’re talking photorealistic people, full narrative scenes, and strong visual consistency throughout. It was made with Google’s Veo 3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro, and it’s a serious step up.

To put that in context: two years ago, we were sharing the Will Smith spaghetti clip and laughing at how grotesque AI video looked. It was a novelty. Then came tools like Runway that gave creators the ability to produce much stronger results – not perfect, but a real improvement in anatomy, realism, and consistency.

Now, we’re seeing content like this. The criticisms have evolved. We’re no longer laughing at how bad it looks. We’re no longer saying it’s technically nowhere near human-made work. Instead, we’re talking about performance – emotion, nuance and delivery. That shift matters.

Sure, there are flaws. The goat-feeding scene isn’t great. But overall, this film pulls off complex shots, gravity effects, full conversations, and coherent sequences. It’s no longer just about what AI can’t do. It’s about how close it’s getting.

4. Mike. El. Jack. Seon. by Tarek Alward

You might watch this and think it’s not as impressive as some of the other films on this list. But then remember: it was made in 48 hours. From start to finish. That’s the brief for Runway’s Gen:48 challenge – and Mike. El. Jack. Seon. is Tarek Alward’s response.

Yes, there are limitations. The realism of the dialogue is pretty poor (not surprising if you’ve ever used Runway’s lip-sync tool), and the voices for the kids are definitely… a choice. But you’ve got to give credit where it’s due. To pull this together, solo, in two days, using a platform with some fairly well-known constraints, is seriously impressive.

The only real shame is the timing. This dropped just as Veo 3 was released – and with that, the bar for narrative AI video suddenly shot up. But don’t let that take away from what’s been done here. If this is what Tarek can do in 48 hours with Runway, imagine what he could do with more time and the right tools.

5. JAILBIRD by Andrew Salter

There’s a lot to like about JAILBIRD. It’s clearly been put together by someone who knows how to tell a story. The editing is sharp, the pacing is tight, and the sound design is subtle but effective. Dialogue is used sparingly – distorted, off-camera, almost voyeuristic – and it suits the tone perfectly.

Visually, it mixes cinematic framing with CCTV, POV shots, and user-generated styles. It shouldn’t work, but it does. The colour grade is gritty and considered, and the story unfolds in a really elegant way. You’re not quite sure what it’s about until the final moments – a classic approach, handled well.

And then you get the storyboard at the end, as part of the credits. It’s a subtle but important reminder: this isn’t a machine-made film. It’s the work of a creative who’s used AI to bring an idea to life. You could argue a human-led team might have executed it differently – maybe even better in some ways – but the reality is this film wouldn’t exist without AI. Not every project has the time, money, or resources to get made. This one did, because of the tools available. And it’s brilliant.

Written and updated by Jamie Field, GenAI Creative Director at Definition on 14/07/2025.