AI-generated content, or AIGC, is revolutionizing the short film industry by producing digital text, images, and videos, empowering creators to explore diverse styles and innovative content. In late August, China Media Group (CMG) launched an AI-themed evening gala, displaying short videos entirely created with AIGC. According to data, the event has attracted over 600 million views as of September 5. Huang Zhongzhong, the creative partner of China-based AI creative studio Kling AI, was involved in producing one of the short films showcased at this event. "Traditional film special effects require large investments and take a long time, but with AI, the process has become much easier. We completed this short film in about a week," said Huang. According to Huang, the AI tool he used was advanced enough to create expressive visuals and natural movements. "We had strict requirements for generating the first and last frame storyboards. Kling AI met our needs with consistent character modeling, detailed props, accurate scene reproduction, smooth transitions, and realistic physical movements," he said. The AI-themed evening gala highlighted the rapid growth and potential of AI generated content in China. "Since June 2024, Kling has grown its global user base to over 45 million. In the second quarter of 2025, Kling's revenue exceeded 250 million yuan (about 35.09 million U.S. dollars)," said Wang Ruoxuan, senior product operations manager of Kling AI. "AI has become a valuable tool for filmmakers. It inspires more creators to experiment with different styles and content, fostering a vibrant and diverse market," said Liu Mengya, dean of the Digital Media School at the Beijing Film Academy. SHOTLIST: China - Recent 1. Various of clips of AI-generated short films; Beijing, China - Recent 2. Various of Huang Zhongzhong, Kling AI Creative Partner, using AI platform; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Huang Zhongzhong, Kling AI Creative Partner (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4): "Traditional film special effects require large investments and take a long time, but with AI, the process has become much easier. We completed this short film in about a week."; 4. People using computer; 5. Various of screen showing prompt words, AI tools; 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Huang Zhongzhong, Kling AI Creative Partner (starting with shot 5/ending with shot 7): "We had strict requirements for generating the first and last frame storyboards. Kling AI met our needs with consistent character modeling, detailed props, accurate scene reproduction, smooth transitions, and realistic physical movements."; 7. Screen showing process of AI-generated video; 8. Various of people using AI platform; 9. Various of screen showing prompt words, AI tools; 10. People using computer; 11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Wang Ruoxuan, senior product operations manager, Kling AI (starting with shot 10): "Since June 2024, Kling has grown its global user base to over 45 million. In the second quarter of 2025, Kling's revenue exceeded 250 million yuan (about 35.09 million U.S. dollars)."; 12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese, dubbed in English) Liu Mengya, Dean, Digital Media School, Beijing Film Academy (ending with shot 13): "AI has become a valuable tool for filmmakers. It inspires more creators to experiment with different styles and content, fostering a vibrant and diverse market."; 13. AI-generated video. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]