With the trilogy The Secret of the Mountain Hut, the AI Media Agency (AMA) presents an ambitious, AI-driven film project. At its heart lies the interplay between technology and storytelling. The production merges artificial intelligence with narrative craft, linguistic diversity, and audiovisual AI content creation, showcasing the creative potential that modern AI data models already offer today.

The Secret of the Mountain Hut is one of the most unusual projects to emerge from Switzerland in recent years – one of the first short films entirely AI-generated, breaking new ground both technologically and narratively. The story begins with a hiking couple seeking shelter from a storm in a remote alpine cabin. There, they encounter a whimsical animal world: a knitting sheep, a reading ibex, and a cooking cow. What starts out as playful and humorous evolves into a story about dreams, setbacks, and the desire to be heard. At the center is a virtual animal band dreaming of performing at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Two Languages, One Statement

The trilogy was produced in two language versions: English and Swiss dialect. “The international version is meant to carry the story across borders,” AMA explains. “The dialect version is a conscious tribute to our linguistic diversity – and a celebration of the expressive power of Swiss German.” The production used a range of AI technologies, including generative image and video tools, an innovative lipsync technique for dialects, and AI-driven workflows for music and motion control.

A Glimpse into a Growing Movement

With nominations at AI film festivals in Paris, Seattle, Tianjin, and New York, the project demonstrates how Switzerland can contribute to the global dialogue around AI and creativity. In the US and parts of Asia, AI-generated films and virtual artists are already part of the creative mainstream. In Europe, however, the topic is still approached more cautiously – often due to legal, ethical, or cultural concerns.

The Secret of the Mountain Hut illustrates how AI can be used as a creative tool – not to replace, but to expand human imagination. The use of AI opens new perspectives for artistic expression and invites us to rethink familiar forms of storytelling. The creative process remains in human hands – supported by technologies that connect inspiration and execution in new and exciting ways.

🎬 AI Short Film

The Secret of the Mountain Hut (English, 3 chapters, 8 min.)
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Das Geheimnis der Berghütte (Schweizerdeutsch, 3 Kapitel, 8 min.)
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