The film industry is experiencing its own "Oppenheimer moment."

According to media reports, on March 31, the first work of the "Bao Dewei · iQIYI AI Theater" — a hard-hitting science fiction AIGC short film titled "Tianwen," supervised by Oscar-winning cinematographer Bao Dewei and jointly initiated by iQIYI, was officially released. This short film not only impresses with its visual effects but also caused a huge stir in the industry due to its "full-process AI production" label.

Successful Debut: Top Two Charts Within 9 Hours

As a pioneer of AIGC in the high-quality film market, "Tianwen" has performed remarkably. The film topped both the iQIYI Windy Chart General Chart and the Movie Chart Rising Chart within 9 hours of release. This proves that under the aesthetic control of a top visual effects master, content created by AI also has strong market appeal and artistic influence.

Technical Foundation: Nada Pro Enters the "Pre-Commercial" Era

The success of "Tianwen" is inseparable from the self-developed AI intelligent platform of Beijing iQIYI Technology Co., Ltd., Nada Pro:

  • Full-Process Empowerment: This platform supports the full process of AI-based script writing, storyboard design, and post-production, greatly shortening the film production cycle.

  • Computing Power Dividend: The creative teams that entered the theater received computing power support of millions as the first internal test users of Nada Pro.

  • Open Ecosystem: Currently, Nada Pro has officially opened up and entered the pre-commercial stage, which means more creators can use AI tools to transform their ideas into visuals.

Theater Matrix: 16 AI Masterpieces to Be Released Successively

It is reported that the "Bao Dewei · iQIYI AI Theater" is not a fleeting phenomenon. At present, all 16 works selected for this theater have been completed. In addition to the first release of "Tianwen," the remaining 15 works will be gradually released to the audience starting April 7, one per day.

Industry Observation: From "Auxiliary Tool" to "Creative Partner"

When traditional film production meets AIGC, the boundaries of efficiency and creativity are being reshaped. Through the cross-industry collaboration between iQIYI and Bao Dewei, we see that AI is no longer just an auxiliary tool for photo editing or video editing, but rather a "partner" deeply involved in the director's thinking and aesthetic construction. With the popularity of platforms like Nada Pro, the entry barriers and production models of the film industry may undergo dramatic changes.