UnHuman Shorts AI Filmmakers Ranking
A curated visibility index mapping established leaders and emerging creators in AI filmmaking. The ranking is based on 12 criteria including partnerships, awards, tools mastery, authorship, innovation, and international presence.
How we built this ranking
The UnHuman Shorts AI Filmmakers Ranking was created as a curated visibility index, not as a competition or award.
Our goal was to map the current AI filmmaking landscape – from widely recognized leaders to emerging creators – and make this field more visible, connected, and discoverable.
Our approach
We reviewed publicly available creator profiles and works, focusing specifically on AI-driven video and filmmaking practices.
Each creator was assessed using a set of 12 qualitative criteria, including:
- creative authorship and originality
- use of AI tools and production pipelines
- innovation and experimentation
- professional activity and collaborations
- public presence and international visibility
These criteria were considered together, not in isolation. No single factor (such as follower count or awards) determined placement on its own.
What this ranking represents
This ranking reflects visibility within the field at the time of publication.
It is designed to highlight different stages of creative development – from established figures to emerging voices – rather than to define absolute quality or hierarchy.
The list will continue to evolve as:
- new tools appear
- new works are released
- new creators enter the field
UnHuman Shorts acts here as a curator of the landscape, not a judge.
Our goal was to map the current AI filmmaking landscape – from widely recognized leaders to emerging creators – and make this field more visible, connected, and discoverable.
Our approach
We reviewed publicly available creator profiles and works, focusing specifically on AI-driven video and filmmaking practices.
Each creator was assessed using a set of 12 qualitative criteria, including:
- creative authorship and originality
- use of AI tools and production pipelines
- innovation and experimentation
- professional activity and collaborations
- public presence and international visibility
These criteria were considered together, not in isolation. No single factor (such as follower count or awards) determined placement on its own.
What this ranking represents
This ranking reflects visibility within the field at the time of publication.
It is designed to highlight different stages of creative development – from established figures to emerging voices – rather than to define absolute quality or hierarchy.
The list will continue to evolve as:
- new tools appear
- new works are released
- new creators enter the field
UnHuman Shorts acts here as a curator of the landscape, not a judge.
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This ranking is periodically reviewed and updated.
Last updated: January 2026
Ranking edition: v1.0
Last updated: January 2026
Ranking edition: v1.0
FAQ
No.
This ranking is not a contest, award, or definitive judgement. It is a curated visibility index designed to reflect the diversity and growth of AI filmmaking.
This ranking is not a contest, award, or definitive judgement. It is a curated visibility index designed to reflect the diversity and growth of AI filmmaking.
These labels indicate visibility ranges, not exact positions or scores.
They help group creators by scale and stage – from core industry leaders to emerging creators – without encouraging direct comparison or rivalry.
They help group creators by scale and stage – from core industry leaders to emerging creators – without encouraging direct comparison or rivalry.
AI filmmaking is a rapidly evolving field.
Highlighting emerging creators is essential to showing where the industry is heading, not only where it has already been.
Visibility helps new voices grow – and that growth benefits the entire ecosystem.
Highlighting emerging creators is essential to showing where the industry is heading, not only where it has already been.
Visibility helps new voices grow – and that growth benefits the entire ecosystem.
We intentionally do not publish numerical scores to avoid reducing creative work to metrics.
Our internal evaluation helps structure the list, but the public version focuses on recognition and discovery, not ranking precision.
Our internal evaluation helps structure the list, but the public version focuses on recognition and discovery, not ranking precision.
Yes.
The ranking is not final. It may be updated as new creators, projects, and practices emerge.
AI filmmaking is a living field – and this list is meant to evolve with it.
The ranking is not final. It may be updated as new creators, projects, and practices emerge.
AI filmmaking is a living field – and this list is meant to evolve with it.
The UnHuman Shorts AI Filmmakers Ranking is curated independently by our team based on publicly visible creative work and activity in AI filmmaking.
If you believe your work was overlooked or not fairly represented, you are welcome to contact us at [[email protected]].
Please include the following information (where applicable):
- Links to your primary portfolio and social profiles, including follower count or reach metrics.
- Examples of AI-driven video works that represent your creative practice (1-3 links).
- Details on your AI production pipeline, including tools used (e.g. Runway, Pika, Kling, Krea, Luma, Midjourney, Suno, ElevenLabs, etc.).
- Information on partnerships or collaborations with AI platforms, studios, or technology companies (if any).
- Awards, nominations, or selections at AI-related festivals, showcases, or competitions (if applicable).
- Commercial or brand collaborations, if you have worked with established brands or organizations.
- Background or education relevant to filmmaking, visual arts, design, music, or related fields (if applicable).
- Examples of full-cycle authorship, demonstrating involvement in scripting, prompting, generation, editing, sound, or final delivery.
- Innovative or experimental approaches you have developed (custom workflows, prompt strategies, technical solutions, or novel uses of tools).
- Evidence of international presence or recognition, such as global audiences, international screenings, or press coverage.
- Educational or community activity, including tutorials, talks, workshops, or public knowledge-sharing.
- A short statement (2-4 sentences) describing your creative vision and how you see your work contributing to the AI filmmaking landscape.
Please note that inclusion is not guaranteed, and all information is reviewed for consideration in future updates of the ranking.
We also encourage creators to share their work publicly and tag UnHuman Shorts.
Visibility and openness play an important role in how we observe and map the AI filmmaking field.
If you believe your work was overlooked or not fairly represented, you are welcome to contact us at [[email protected]].
Please include the following information (where applicable):
- Links to your primary portfolio and social profiles, including follower count or reach metrics.
- Examples of AI-driven video works that represent your creative practice (1-3 links).
- Details on your AI production pipeline, including tools used (e.g. Runway, Pika, Kling, Krea, Luma, Midjourney, Suno, ElevenLabs, etc.).
- Information on partnerships or collaborations with AI platforms, studios, or technology companies (if any).
- Awards, nominations, or selections at AI-related festivals, showcases, or competitions (if applicable).
- Commercial or brand collaborations, if you have worked with established brands or organizations.
- Background or education relevant to filmmaking, visual arts, design, music, or related fields (if applicable).
- Examples of full-cycle authorship, demonstrating involvement in scripting, prompting, generation, editing, sound, or final delivery.
- Innovative or experimental approaches you have developed (custom workflows, prompt strategies, technical solutions, or novel uses of tools).
- Evidence of international presence or recognition, such as global audiences, international screenings, or press coverage.
- Educational or community activity, including tutorials, talks, workshops, or public knowledge-sharing.
- A short statement (2-4 sentences) describing your creative vision and how you see your work contributing to the AI filmmaking landscape.
Please note that inclusion is not guaranteed, and all information is reviewed for consideration in future updates of the ranking.
We also encourage creators to share their work publicly and tag UnHuman Shorts.
Visibility and openness play an important role in how we observe and map the AI filmmaking field.
Sharing your work and tagging UnHuman Shorts helps us stay connected with the evolving AI filmmaking community.
