- Ecuadorian media highlighted the significance of the first short film produced in Ecuador using Artificial Intelligence, praising the work of filmmaker Alberto Pablo Rivera and the quality of the screenplay and production by Maura Abad.
From Out There, the new short film produced by Maura Abad and directed by Alberto Pablo Rivera, has been recognized by several media outlets and online newspapers in Ecuador, noting that this marks the first time a film has been produced using Artificial Intelligence in the country.
From Out There is Maura’s second film project, once again collaborating with Rivera to create a work that expresses profound human concerns and offers a perspective on the meaning of life on our planet.
Hey Ecuador magazine focused on the uniqueness of this work that highlight the use of Artificial Intelligence to create environments, characters, and atmospheres with high cinematic fidelity. This media outlet commented on the excellent craftsmanship of this science fiction short film, developed with AI and produced entirely in Ecuador, also
remarking Maura Abad’s work as a writer and screenwriter and the significant changes that new technologies are bringing about in the field of visual arts. Read more details on Revista Hey's Instagram account
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWCAFjVFiyE/?img_index=1 .
The Quito-based digital media outlet La Hora also published an extensive review of the film, highlighting the use of artificial intelligence as a true innovation for Ecuadorian cinema. “Ecuador takes a step toward new audiovisual narratives with From Out There, a science fiction short film developed using artificial intelligence that positions the
country within global trends in emerging cinema,” the digital newspaper reported. Read the full article
https://www.lahora.com.ec/loja/la-ia-incursiona-en-el-cine-ecuatoriano-20260318-0048.html.
For its part, the digital media Ojo de Ecuador dedicated an extensive review to this work, delving into its unifying and pacifist message, the importance of raising awareness about the fate of our planet, and the universal validity of the messages and reflections it shares. It also highlights the impeccable cinematography and use of Artificial Intelligence. “Ecuadorian cinema takes a step forward with AI,” the outlet reported, adding that multiple specialized platforms for animation, lighting, sound, and camera movements were used to achieve an excellent cinematic product without the budget traditionally associated with this type of production. Rivera worked with Carlos Guevara on integrating the realistic animations that have made such an impact and caught the attention of the Ecuadorian press. Not only is this the first film produced with AI in Ecuador—making it a pioneer in the field—but both the
visual results and the coherence of the message were exceptionally well executed. The naturalness and realism of the film make a strong impression alongside the script, due to the coherence of this reflective work in relation to the situation the world is facing and the various social, political, environmental, and economic conflicts and challenges present in various parts of the globe.
