Lai Shi Lu / 来世录
An AI visual-effects short drawing on Jiangnan painting traditions, with an ink-wash and fine-brush (gongbi) aesthetic developed by director Zhu Jingtian and his collaborators.
Watch the film
- Full film · Bilibili (new tab)
Creator-published full film · 06:16. English subtitles have not been confirmed.
From the filmmakers
Classes, interviews and production notes from the filmmakers and their teams.
Creator interview · Article · Chinese
Zhu Jingtian on Lai Shi Lu: Jiangnan Aesthetics, Staging and Transition Revisions (new tab)
Tang Yichen interviews Zhu Jingtian · Jinxiu Tianning · Sina edition · 2026.09.10
Read the article (new tab)Sina editionZhu connects his painting background and observations of Jiangnan with the film’s ink-and-gongbi aesthetic. He discusses planning scripts, storyboards, staging and style before generation, then revising visual and camera descriptions. A disappearing bridal veil illustrates repeated selection, revision and unexpected results.
- The link between observation and the film’s aesthetic.
- Planning the staging and revising generated shots.
- Selection decisions in the bridal-veil transition.
Verification and access notes
The credited interview and date metadata were checked. September 10 is this edition’s date; the original date is unconfirmed. This is the director’s account, not a reproduced workflow or full-film review. The recognition belongs to a supporting Baihua AIGC programme, not the main awards.
A Chinese-language written interview about style, staging and revision, without complete prompts or a step-by-step tutorial.
Checked: 2026.10.23
Film record
| Recognition | Best Visual Effects Work · Supporting AIGC Programme, 38th Hundred Flowers Awards |
|---|---|
| Festival / platform | 38th Hundred Flowers Awards · Supporting AIGC Selection Programme |
| Director | Zhu Jingtian |
| Runtime | 06:16 |
Awards and recognition
AI production notes
The original upload credits Zhu Jingtian for directing, editing and AI generation, Liu Yuchang as assistant director and AI creator, and Mo Yushu as producer and AI creator. The honour belongs to a supporting AIGC programme. The title is retained in pinyin and the award wording is translated.