Imperia (English version)

FOR STREAMING

An artificial intelligence science fiction film
Directed by Marcel Barsotti
Produced by Till Schmerbeck & Marcel Barsotti

Including bonus material: trailer, music and picture stills

Language: English | 36 minutes
Full HD, Stereo 2.0 High Definition
© Germany 2025 by BAI PICTURES

‘When mysterious cubes appear on Earth and people disappear without a trace, the brilliant scientist Lilly Rose discovers a shocking truth: an ancient alien civilisation is using humanity for a sinister ritual. But as Lilly delves deeper into the mystery, she realises that she herself could be the key to their salvation or their downfall.’

Press

Merkur
‘The powerful images gives the film an impact that can rival that of a classic science fiction production!’

ShortShorts International Film Festival & Asia
‘Very embracing this AI film!’

Austrian Film Festival
‘This film is truly brilliant!’

International Peace Festival
‘Imperia impresses with its consistent yet highly idiosyncratic narrative!’

Abendzeitung Newspaper
‘Insanely fascinating, a milestone!’

Keyboards
‘A very impressive and unusual score’

Amazona
‘The Soundtrack breathes and sets itself apart from other electronic music!’

Wiedemann & Berg
’We were very impressed by the film!‘

Braunschweig International Film Festival
‘A collosal science fiction’

International Film Festival Karlsruhe
‘A completely different league’

Landshut Short Film Festival
‘The movie looks great!’

Cinema Musica
‘A very impressive solution’

German Films
‘A very impressive ai film’

Underground Cinema Film Awards
’Fantastic work!‘

OFFICIAL AWARDS & SELECTIONS

International Peace Festival
Winner Honorary Merit Award 2025, Toronto, Canada

International Sound & Film Music Festival
Nominee Best Score in a short Film 2025, Varaždin, Croatia

Red Rocks AI Film Festival
2. Prize Best AI Film 2025, Utah, USA

Courant 3D Film Festival
Nominee Best AI Film 2025, Angoulême, France

Austrian Film Festival
Winner Best AI Film 2025, Vienna, Austria

Black AI Fest – International AI Film Academy Awards
Nominee Best AI Film | Winner Best AI Trailer, Worcester, UK

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
Japan Film Premiere 23.10.2025 (Non in competition), Tokyo, Japan

Raw Science Film Festival
Winner Best Technical Innovation in Media 2025, New York, USA

Bridges International Film Festival
2. Prize Best Soundtrack 2025 | Nominee Best Film, Corinth, Greece

Biberacher Filmfestspiele
Nominee Best Middlelong Film 2025, Biberach, Germany

New Order Youth International Film Festival
Nominee Synthetic Muse AI-Powered Storytelling 2025, Auckland, New Zealand

Rome Independent Film Festival
Nominee AI Competition 2025, Rome, Italy

International Film Festival di Salerno
Nominee International Audience Award, Salerno, Italy

New Filmmakers New York
Nominee Best AI Film 2025, New York, USA