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Emil Zatopek
AI Short Film

The Story That Changed Running (2026)

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The Story That Changed Running
(AI Short Film) 2026

Basic information

Project type: Personal / experimental
Film length: 7:57 min
Author: Adam Hrubý (RGA Design)

This AI short film about Emil Zatopek was created as a personal project by RGA Design, based in Koprivnice. The aim was to connect AI video creation, storytelling and a contemporary visual approach into one emotionally strong film experience.

AI tools used
Image generation
  • ChatGPT for concepts and prompts
  • Gemini
  • Adobe Firefly
  • NanoBanana
  • Envato AI (Elements)
  • and additional tools
Audio & voice AI
  • Suno AI
    • VoiceOver based on an original script
    • Final song based on original lyrics
Software used
  • Adobe Photoshop for visual adjustments and unifying the imagery
  • Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, rhythm and final output
  • Envato Elements for music and supporting assets
Creative process:
  1. Reconstructing reality
    The process began with historical photographs and the attempt to create an original reference character that would evoke Emil Zatopek without simply copying archival material.
  2. Scene generation
    Each scene was first created as a static image.
    Preserving the atmosphere and emotional feeling of the period was a key priority.
  3. Animation
    The static images were then gradually animated into short sequences of approximately five seconds.
    This was one of the most time-consuming parts of the project.
  4. Editing
    The full film was assembled in Adobe Premiere Pro, with attention to continuity, rhythm and the overall emotional flow of the story.
  5. Sound design
    The voiceover and final song were created using AI, based on original text written for the project.

    The goal was to make the film work not only visually, but emotionally as well. Additional music and sound effects, including birds, crowd ambience and atmospheric details, were sourced from Envato Elements.
Category:

Motion & AI

Date:

2025/2026

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