The Conclave’ is a short film created with AI production tools that reimagines one of the world’s most timeless rituals: the papal election.
The solemnity of the Sistine Chapel, the anticipation in St. Peter’s Square, the centuries-old traditions of secrecy and faith form the stage. Yet beneath the surface, a quiet tension unfolds among the cardinals, hinting at hidden agendas and a future that refuses to wait.
Produced with state-of-the-art AI video generation, The Conclave, written and directed by Federico Luglio, and produced by AIMA productions, blends political thriller, sci-fi, and ancient rituals into a cinematic experiment that questions tradition, progress, and the very nature of leadership in an age of artificial intelligence.
*Nominated at
AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Hollywood, 2025)
AI FILM AWARDS (Bali, 2025)
ARTEFACT AI FILM FESTIVAL (Paris, 2026)
SLASH EYES FILM FESTIVAL (Mallorca, 2026)