Bones of Yew

Bones of Yew is a cinematic short from filmmaker Toby Hyder and his AI driven studio, XO Link. Set during the Hundred Years’ War, the film follows a pagan peasant archer whose quiet bond with nature is tested by war and the changing tide of Christianity. Combining historical research with advanced AI filmmaking techniques, including custom LoRA models, volumetric capture, and generative visuals. Bones of Yew reimagines the past with cinematic realism and emotional depth. It’s a story about faith, land, and the resilience of the common man, brought to life through a uniquely innovative creative pipeline.