Capitol of Conformity

Welcome to the future! Where the pursuit of unending joy comes with hidden costs. This retro futuristic metropolis has many hidden wonders you won't want to miss out on!
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Prompted, Written & Directed by: Aze Alter
Visuals Assisted By: Midjourney, ‪@Pika_Labs‬ & GEN 2
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You Didn't Want Me When You Had Me - Henry Burr

[@AzeAlter]

To support this me & this series, you can check out the tiers on my Patreon page. www.patreon.com/AzeAlter I have BTS of this film on there for Tier 2 - 3 supporters. I'll also be putting your name on screen at the end of my future films! Voice Generated with Elevenlabs: elevenlabs.io/?from=partnerbrooks8026 [Affiliate Link] I don't generate my stories. So these videos tend to take some time. I appreciate your patience. I'd like to also thank my Patreon KINGPINS 👑 Nyukyung Christopher Gerardino Thank you all for watching. -Aze

[@stonerave551]

Bro I would kill to see a full length movie !!!!!!!

[@eliashernandez9879]

Bro make this an ACTUAL movie,, I’ll volunteer to be a actor 😂,,

[@Chuked]

W

[@AzeAlter]

may revisit it in the future!@@stonerave551

[@nathanielschmeling]

I have a novella that I believe would be a great fit for your style. I'd love to send you a free copy, whether you want to use it for inspiration or not

[@STUCASHX]

I'm Bio-shocked at how well done this is. Creepy, surreal, and yet, a little too close to home to ignore.

[@graemedawson9639]

I got the same vibe

[@archstanton4365]

Indeed

[@matthewharrison2317]

"You will own nothing and be happy".

[@HonkHonkler]

We Happy Few more so.

[@boricuawarrior]

We happy few for sure since they all take a drug called joy and wear similar masks

[@TheHivefl]

The “for your safety line” sends chills down my spine. Way way way way too real

[@tamarevans9025]

😮 yes.

[@TrueHeart71]

"well dear viewers, some prices aren't paid in gold or silver" that line got me too

[@DarcMagikian]

similar to what's going on in the world right now. A lot of countries want backdoors built in to devices, and don't want encryption for cloud storage or messages in the name of "safety".

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

yes the little pause before and the editing is perfection. we need men with this level of artistic instinct in the movie industry!

[@jag1870]

The narrator's vocal tone and cadence, added pauses, glitch and stutter effects, plus the visuals and music...all work PERFECTLY. I've watched this numerous times. You're on to something here Aze. Looking forward to your future works.

[@sfrilingos]

Agree I can watch this over and over

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you. Sequel is on the way

[@delta-9969]

@@AzeAlter Is the narration AI generated as well? Or a voice actor?

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

@@delta-9969 "AI" only exists in science fantasy/fiction...so to the NWO kings and rulers, they've spent decades and are still making people decreasingly intelligent = a stultifying of the general great myriad of the masses, and so in other words, the kings and rulers know it is US / MANKIND they are making 'ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT." What is called ''AI'' _[a great made up lie by satan]_ by premier swindlers and their victims, is *not no matter how much they claim it is* and it *will never* exist in our God created nature of reality for it was never His plan. If you actually believe "AI" exists in our God created nature of reality, then you are the actual "AI." Go look up "Luc Julia", the man who invented SIRI, super tech nerd, who makes clear "Artificial Intelligence Does Not Exist." Leave it where it was born/gendered.... in the realm of science fantasy fiction.

[@mokenetgumshoe1064]

@@delta-9969 I'd like to know this as well

[@AGD_27]

This is an amazing example of using AI as a genuine artistic tool and not simply as a short cut. Like any technological development many immediately think it will destroy the old craft and make it lifeless people have said this about digital cameras, CGI, and so on but a real artist uses those tools and makes something that could never have been made before.

[@MonaBradbury]

Very good point ✨

[@willheur]

I'm not a fan of AI but even I can't deny the way you used it here is pretty remarkable. Artists aren't required to use or ignore any tools at their disposal, and if you're telling stories/conceptual narratives in this way then I'm all for it.

[@luc8254]

I agree but well... Soon enought the AI will also be the one creating the stories/conceptual narratives as well 😕

[@kenl.6340]

The very soullessness of AI art is the underlying core of what makes this short uncanny horror a masterpiece of modern cinema

[@proudsellout484]

@@luc8254 True... but humans still want human connections. AI cannot really replace that. Unless the government forces AI usage in a certain way.

[@luc8254]

@@proudsellout484 yes I agree human connection is strong and much harder to fake (can and probably will be done in the far future with AI robots that are indistinguishable from actual people). My fear is that this is only going to be found in nich places, whereas the vast majority of mainstrem content will be all AI generated...

[@proudsellout484]

@@luc8254 I an a software engineer. Working on addressing this problem. In the near future. Everyone will have to learn how to sell themselves. Sales and marketing skills will need to become as basic as learning English or Math

[@LordSummerIsle73]

We happy few, 1984, a clockwork orange all in one. I'd die to see this made into a film

[@AzeAlter]

Stay tuned. Could always make one in the future :)

[@BABY-08219]

@@AzeAlterso it’s not an actual film yet? There are only trailers?

[@charliechurch5004]

​@@AzeAlterdude this was so well done! Terrifying

[@philemonevans1814]

It’s more Brave New World tbh

[@serraramayfield9230]

@@philemonevans1814this is more of Brave New World crossed with Brazil, tbh

[@r083r73h]

This might be the most creepy, yet fascinating video I've seen in ages. Absolutely stellar work 👍🏻

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks!

[@The_Dawg_father]

Agreed

[@cozzy124]

i find it comforting

[@jordanartinial4593]

Literally the only movie trailer that made me want to watch the movie in a LONG time. I understand its not a movie, but it should be!

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks! The sequel is coming out

[@tamarevans9025]

​@@AzeAlterThis is amazing and much too true. You captured it perfectly.

[@vdviz]

So cool!! You portrayed a dystopian utopia better than anything I've ever seen! And the Alan Watts style narration fits so perfectly with everything. Can't wait for the next one!

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks man!

[@bones10145]

It's odd that you'd use a word that means the opposite of another to describe that word.

[@anthonyvaldes1021]

This is just a total rip off of "We Happy Few"

[@troynelson8896]

@@bones10145 Utopia is dystopia.

[@SweetZombiJesus]

@@anthonyvaldes1021 Just the masks doesn't make it a "total" tipoff. The other tropes were seen in earlier works, like taking drugs for instant happiness (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep) and strict totalitarianism (1984). We Happy Few drew inspiration from multiple sources itself.

[@jphottroddlincoln4424]

This was terribly realistic. Recently I’ve been studying the philosophy behind simulation theory, I’m really blown away how closely psychological this video was, key points raised. Imagine this reality and how many would jump in without thinking, or are we already in this story?

[@AussieDreamChaser]

The WEF are pushing hard for this reality and we are well on the way there. Humanity must push back.

[@Dragonflylane77]

I’m afraid we are already there

[@BrendanSmallButera]

Elaborate, please.

[@jphottroddlincoln4424]

What cost would you pay to have complete bliss. Because you are technically controlled to have complete freedom. Or so you think, imagine all of the power of technology taking away all of the pain and frustration. What would you fear of fear was gone? A false reality so realistic you wouldn’t know the difference. This is why simulation theory is only for a thought experiment. For an AI to build a program that you wouldn’t be able to determine it’s authenticity, you would have had to experience a utopia to have a reference point. So watch the video and imagine what it would take for you to jump into this future. What you gain, what you lose, and if you could even tell a difference. If you were born into a simulated universe you would never know another. If I told you everything you know wasn’t real what ideology do you cling to to define your reality? Think about it…

[@NRPax]

Honestly didn't know that this was AI generated at first. You did a great job at keeping the horror very subtle instead of going for the shock factor. Which is what made the "turning the frown upside down" scene even more gruesome.

[@danielfinney6071]

Never thought 'Brave New World' could be condensed into 2 minutes of video so effectively. Excellent piece.

[@Marcushalberstram749]

i saw this on insta reels but this is absolutely amazing! the retrofuturism goes so well with the existentialist theme! please consider making this a full movie if you can

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks! I might revisit it in the future

[@Marcushalberstram749]

@@AzeAlter just curious, which time period did u intend to set it in?

[@jj.michelle]

Fuck a full movie, they boutta make this 3D (real life)

[@stanmarsh912]

​@Marcushalberstram749 The original comment is right. It's retro-futuritsic. So imagine if we had become more technologically advanced in the 50's than we are now. That's one way you could think of it.. or maybe an alternate universe. Or maybe in this future some old ways of speaking or dressing came back into fashion.. or whatever your imagination can come up with! But really, retro-futurism is an art style that combines exactly those 2 things.. retro and future. Look it up in Google images. You'll see some pretty cool things. My phones wallpaper is retro-futuristic.

[@runawaysolo]

@@AzeAlterplease do i love this

[@jeffrielly]

"You will own nothing, and you will be happy!" - Klause Schwab

[@ProbablyNotLegit]

*Friedrich Engels 🤣

[@chrisoriley1430]

Definitely getting some “you’ll own nothing and be happy” vibes from this

[@user-jw8rr3zy8y]

Honestly I’m fine with that. Happiness is happiness

[@jeffrielly]

@@user-jw8rr3zy8y the "and you will be happy" is a threat, dude! Leaen what "Double Speak" is.

[@mevinsmiley5210]

​@user-jw8rr3zy8y No. No it most certainly is not.

[@Tbear93]

Everyone in the comments- "this should be a horror film" Me- "no, this is already an abstract documentary, welcome to the dystopia"

[@nathancrossen2224]

All the more reason for it to be made into something bigger/more.

[@claycon]

So many layers to this brilliant editing. The silence is actually super creepy. But the music, sound effects, voices, and visuals all blend together for a horrifically mesmerizing experience

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you. More to come

[@tylerdurden7172]

I need this as a whole movie its so cool and i love the eeriness masked with the warm fuzzy colors. A 30 minute version would be good

[@AzeAlter]

Would love to make that one day

[@John-X]

@@AzeAlter i feel like this could enhance or surpass Analogue Horror...

[@joshuaguthrie9750]

I don’t know if I could handle watching a whole movie of it

[@user-ie5tg5fs3m]

how does it do it ? are those videos from other movies ? ..... @@AzeAlter

[@xthekindsirx6503]

I have watched this over a hundred times, this is absolutely brilliant and terrifying at the same time.

[@dsr3b]

This is way better than most of the actual TV/Cinema industry is producing

[@timmychickenman69]

The fact that this was made with AI is honestly genius in my opinion. It adds another meaning using AI to construct this utopia. Everything in the Capitol is automated, controlled, and AI is a necessity, just like AI was needed to help generate such a complex world for this short video. It adds another level of fear, and I love the concept.

[@MarkDice]

We're not in Kansas anymore.

[@spenna123]

Live in the pod and eat ze boogs

[@SofocMusic]

Holy mother of god! In 2 and a half minutes you managed to creep me and scare me to hell than any horror movie I've watched in years! This is borderline insane but weirdly attractive to watch and immerse yourself in. Many congratulations! Please keep up with it!!!

[@Lemorande]

This represents the future of the new filmmaker. A gifted writer who no longer needs a director or actors, or production designer or costume designer or special effects technician or editor or cameramen or lights or camera or soundstages. I call it film-sculpting, not filmmaking. Obviously the maker here is very literate-well read.

[@nholmes]

This is amazing. Feels like modern life in America.

[@TheD3vilHimself]

Wow! I love the unnerving feeling of existential dread, the dreamscape visuals and you somehow captured that old timey "Mid-Atlantic" accent of the narrator. A wonderfully executed piece of dystopic and surreal horror. I know some will ask for a full length feature, and I would love to watch it, but also, the self-contained execution of the piece, I feel like an elaboration would run the risk of ruining the premise that is presented in a Short Film format. This is amazing content. Congratulations!

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I thought the same with the short. AI visuals are not really at the point of complete control or consistency. If I attempted a full short, it would definitely not be as good as this one for now. I utilized the uncanny out of control nature of AI to aid this one. But a narrative story will have to wait until the updates come!

[@0piumaeternum]

“trans-atlantic” **

[@PhoenixNemesis-lv9vl]

I agree. This absolutely doesn’t need a storyline - everything we needed was in these few short minutes, parallel with the future promised in the film itself. For me it’s more terrifying as it is - with so much left to the imagination.

[@QGUU]

Nah I disagree, i think it would benefit from having the pov of the ones who aren’t actively brainwashed. Even if it isn’t for long it still gives us the full story considering a lot of us resonate with being the ones not brainwashed

[@olenallen7999]

The way he said “live in the past forever” followed by the echo. Yes. Goosebumps!

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks. That line plays a significant role in Cap 2 now

[@falcor2325]

The AI element adds an essential component of madness to the film. Love it.

[@BattleshipKotiomkin]

How I got target by such a specific video that is just 16h old it's an AI's mistery. I am glad I found this it's a real gem.

[@AzeAlter]

🙏🏻

[@slovakiaballif24]

I’d watch the hell out of a movie like this. Better then the assembly line crap Hollywood has been putting out

[@AzeAlter]

2nd one coming!

[@carsonbrown5366]

@@AzeAlterWHEN?

[@PropertyofJesus777]

Ironic choice of words. This world symbolises this place. Hell is the end result. Or you can take the red pill and follow Jesus.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

@@AzeAlter Brilliant stuff dude. You should try for a feature length.

[@QtheMisanthrope]

I would like to be the narrator for Halloween. I'd get a bunch of red business cards that say The Capitol.

[@AzeAlter]

that's a good idea

[@Heathen8king]

I thought I was the only one who felt like this. God Bless whoever the creator of this short film is.

[@immy6392]

I think this is the BEST video I’ve ever watched in my life; I’m not joking

[@boinoj7199]

THIS SHOULD BE A REAL MOVIE,THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[@AzeAlter]

💙

[@claycon]

You should watch “Brazil”

[@badadam12]

Play the game We Happy Few. It's basically this world shown here.

[@ClaimClam]

it is made by ai so has no soul

[@Whatta33]

Nah it would be so boring as this is so negative. How much of negativity can one take? Not much. Most of the Pepys oils stop watching after 10 maybe 15 minutes into it

[@BOBMAN1980]

The fact that a 'dystopian'--though more like cliche and using passe dystopian tropes--piece is created by is peak irony, and, in itself, a symptom of the actual dystopia we are living in.

[@jsmillsi]

Boosting

[@dragon-cloud]

This is like 1984 meets Total Recall meets Ready Player One in clownworld! Even if this was turned into a 30min short film, possibilities of so many different ideas colliding to generate this kind of nightmare visualization would be insane to watch!

[@stecki5362]

when i was a child this kind of thing scared me but i always thought, but it will never happen, we wouldn't let it. now as an older man, i think it actually is happening and i am powerless to stop it.

[@IDisagreeWithYouAlot]

I have watched this almost 100 times. I absolutely love it. I CANNOT WAIT to see the next one. I wish I could someone fund you to just sit at home and make these all day

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you! I actually just took the leap and left my job to do this full time.

[@Fr0st1989]

Never has "We'll turn your frown upside down!" sounded so ominous.

[@dylanneuly5967]

Even watching this with my eyes closed gave me chills too🫣😵‍💫

[@azalearose1917]

THIS SHOULD BE A REAL MOVIE SOOO GOOD!!

[@michaelgeaglemeare1585]

We are there already, it's under our skin, it's in the depths of our consciousness, it's in our acquiescence...

[@mariamiller9942]

This is a masterpiece, creepy and very accurate.

[@droog8558]

Here before it reaches million views 🙏

[@FRandAI]

You’re without a doubt my favorite AI assisted filmmaker and this is my favorite AI assisted short by far. It’s not even close. This was way better than Observers and I really liked that one.

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks brother I really appreciate that! I'm gonna binge the Basilisk tonight. I'm excited

[@FRandAI]

@@AzeAlter Great. You had better do that… OR ELSE! ……😉

[@houstonh3918]

Great cautionary short film about the direction our society is heading. Cant wait to live it. This does seem like a great setting for a BioShock video game.

[@johngower2208]

If society eventually becomes like this, you will not want to live in it

[@mikeg2491]

@@johngower2208dunno I’m already almost to the point just strap me in the machine to relive the past and leave me be.

[@anthonyvaldes1021]

"We Happy Few" it's already a video game. And this whole video is just a complete rip off of it. Literally copy pasted the plot into an AI generator. There's nothing original to this.

[@Erduk]

It's similar but not the same.

[@Witness_01]

I need this to be a real film. This is like a Diamond. It's blowing my mind.

[@LoonMoolay]

This reminds me of We Happy Few

[@michaelmares6066]

This is great. It is really an ai rendition of the 1966 movie Seconds. It has its own unique twist. Great work.

[@VDS_yt]

That is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while, good job!

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks for the support my friend. Part 2 is coming Dec 1!

[@jessslader1455]

This really would make a great movie or even series. I’d pay to watch it 👍

[@AzeAlter]

Maybe one day! Got other projects comin

[@badadam12]

It's already a game called We Happy Few.

[@Ryan-li8qc]

​@AZEAVORA I'd watch that too. I wonder if it would be made in AI too

[@ZorryZinker]

​@@badadam12which came from a book called 1984

[@jwrayy]

this was mind boggling wtf

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks man

[@Nithavela]

The mood on the go seems to be a nice upgrade to the current model, which only makes you angry or sad.

[@aminostruth3494]

Excellent work. I really wish this wasn't where we're heading. But we are.

[@Xfacta12482]

Idk why my recommended gave me this but here I am before it goes viral. This is insane. Awesome work

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks!

[@jwrayy]

nah that ending got me tweaking LOL

[@AzeAlter]

You don’t like smiling?

[@mattblackninja]

WOW hands down best bit of agit prop /droll observation Ive seen for a while. great use of the tech. the 50s style voiceover is genius clone work.BOOM!

[@mart91in]

This is an absolute masterpiece !!!

[@andyp.4564]

man i want this to be a full ass movie

[@AzeAlter]

Maybe one day I’ll revisit it

[@andyp.4564]

@@AzeAlter holy crap. i have been thinking about this all day!! there is something so enticing about it’s nature. i would financially support this being a longer film

[@friendlypedokiller3026]

Here from Tim Pool. Phenomenal work!

[@2006gtobob]

I see this as a nearly perfect blend of 1984, Brave New World, and Animal Farm. What a wonderful world it would be!

[@doubledoubleusmokymirror4d405]

What a lovely idea for the sequel

[@UxJ7]

This was amazing, shocking, fear inducing, unsettling and truly beautiful 👏🏽

[@enzo-lh2iz]

This would make a perfect full length horror film

[@TheDigitalPillars]

It's called modern reality.

[@titrecords2294]

I keep coming back to watch this

[@Mr_GoGs_Official]

I feel like I've just had an ultra dystopian 1984 depiction of hell fever dream which also scareily reflects reality. I know its A.I. generated by my god this was good.

[@32sponge]

This is the best one so far! I almost wish it was feature length!

[@Zeyr01]

Inspiration from "We happy few"? Amazing! I would happily pay to watch a whole movie of this.

[@PhoenixNemesis-lv9vl]

This is borderline genius! With such lines as ‘Live in the past forever.’ And ‘We only ask for one thing: your core identity.’ I’m chilled to the bone! Dystopian futures aren’t about corrupt politics and psychotic dictators - we make those dystopian environments. All of us.

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you! The sequel is gonna explore why people joined. I want it to be as enticing to join as possible without being forced to join

[@user-di9id5nh1p]

Best film I have seen in at least a few decades! And that includes short and long!

[@andrewmiller8402]

You just earned a subscriber! That was amazing, I wish this was a full-length movie more than anything right now! 😮😮

[@matlockbobechko]

This is so well done. Rhythm is superb! Top tier work, here. keep it coming!

[@Daimo83]

Absolutely nailed it with "Mood on the go"

[@PaidTimeOFFMUSIC]

*Yeat has entered the chat*

[@Twissen]

Just saw your reels and wanted to check out the film. It's incredible. I loved it, so well done! It gives me We Happy Few vibes.

[@AzeAlter]

That was one of my Inspos!

[@CreateNateCreate]

Wow! Great Job man! Great concept, and great execution! Can't wait to see more!

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks man!

[@kimpeccable]

Fantastic! One of the creepiest dystopian videos I've ever seen. As I wrote on you IG page, Orwell and Huxley would be impressed.

[@KuriousKi77y]

Bravo! The more realistic, or... Lifelike human theatrical touch you brought to the gluttons with their big gulps and TV stand hoverchairs. It really brought the most self induced and diabolical scene, IMO, of Pixar's WALL-E evermore near AND REAL. Techno color version of Fallout's public service announcement vibes and even hints of the flicks Seven and A Clockwork Orange. To be a fly on the wall, or booger in your brain....😆 While you pondered the most descriptive adaptation of a Capital of Conformity ... Ya got my subscription, GREAT job

[@mckinleyp]

This is amazing Aze. You deserve an Oscar for this.

[@stanmarsh912]

This has made you the most interesting person on youtube in my book. This really is brilliant. I've already watched it an ungodly ammount of times and some of your other videos. I don't know how you could ever top this one, but I'm sure you will. 👏 👏 Bravo! Really. I've read almost every dystopian novel there is and watched all the old twilight zones and this just embodies all of it. You've made a big fan out of me with this one alone, so much that I want your autograph. I cant wait to see what you do next! 👏 👏 👏 Your ideas are great and your dialog is a spicy meat-a-ball 🤌🧆 So good!

[@AzeAlter]

Wow. I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching!

[@user-cf4fr7hq7j]

Your living in it this is a characture of the present unfolding

[@Zoivod]

Tim Pool showed this on his show the other day. Brilliant work man.

[@Beefcurtainsunited]

Conformity through convenience

[@drewsandoval]

Awesome work! Creepy funny morbid, so good

[@RageCreati0n]

Fiction? This is an accurate portrayal of what our current situation is.

[@jaycesoder7444]

I would watch 1000 of these. Seriously gave me chills. Great job!

[@richardlisiura3025]

Another youtuber shared this short and I had to find more. It's creepy as it is impressive. Looking to see more.

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks! Who was it?

[@Aim54Delta]

​@@AzeAlter I think it was Tim Pool. He shared it on twitter, at least. There may be others, it's starting to be passed around.

[@richardlisiura3025]

@@AzeAlter I saw it on Karlyn Borysenko's YT channel. Exploring the Dark Side: AI-Generated Movie Predicts Creepy DYSTOPIAN Future

[@EIGHT-LEFT]

I would love to see an entire series or like a movie of this, what a great idea.

[@AzeAlter]

sequel coming!

[@elielsandoval.author]

Great work in an eye opening way, can’t wait for the second part

[@newdivide9882]

“We’ll always keep an eye on you… for your safety.” Spine-chilling delivery for that line

[@mrDeeds111]

tim brought me here...

[@creepyguy9082]

If this isn’t what a live action 'We Happy Few' series looks like, I’m not watching it

[@palkia080]

thats awesome, i hope you keep making this short movies

[@SallianceMedia]

Well done Aze, it's good to see some real magic being done with these wonderful tools. Excellent work ;)))

[@newo.9173]

Very impressive indeed, would love to see a full fledged film of this one day. Until then, keep up the good work!

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you! More to come

[@BostjanTroha-Karo]

Awesome! Brazil + Metropolis + The Shining + Awesomeness

[@AzeAlter]

There were literally the inspo prompts!

[@richdespiseus6243]

The upbeat melancholy reminds me of Patrick Allen's "Mine is the last voice you will ever hear".

[@nhragold1922]

I believe most people misunderstood this. Absolutely spot on.

[@theimperialnord38]

I would spend my entire paycheck to watch this as a full film. This was...dark...amazing...