LOS ANGELES – Fountain O, an artificial intelligence-focused film production company, has announced its second AI-generated feature film, Odysseus: The Fall, as it continues to explore the use of generative AI in full-length filmmaking.
The project is directed by filmmaker Ash Koosha, whose previous AI-generated feature, Dreams of Violets, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. According to the company, the new film was produced on a budget in the “mid-five figures” and offers a fresh interpretation of the Greek hero Odysseus.
The announcement comes shortly before the theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, another adaptation of the classic Greek tale.
AI and traditional filmmaking
Koosha said he hopes the release of Nolan’s film will encourage audiences to compare conventional filmmaking with AI-assisted production. He described AI as a creative tool that lowers the barriers to filmmaking rather than replacing storytellers.
According to Fountain O, Odysseus: The Fall was produced using AI-generated actors, virtual sets and digital cameras. However, the screenplay, visual direction and character performances were developed under human creative supervision.
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A different take on Odysseus
The company described the 135-minute feature as a psychological retelling of Odysseus’ journey home, focusing on memory, guilt and redemption instead of presenting a traditional heroic adventure. Koosha said compelling stories would always depend on human creativity regardless of the technology used during production.
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AI tools used in production
Fountain O said the film was produced using several AI platforms, including Kling for video generation, Google Gemini for research, Claude AI for language editing and Google Nanobanana for image generation. The company also relied on its own proprietary production software.
Executive chairman Tom Rogers said the project aims to demonstrate how AI can expand access to filmmaking while allowing audiences to compare AI-assisted productions with traditional big-budget movies.
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Release plans
Fountain O announced that Dreams of Violets will be available to rent through the company’s website from July 17, while Odysseus: The Fall is expected to be released later this summer. The company has not announced any theatrical release or streaming distribution agreement for either film.
Key Points:
- Fountain O has announced its second AI-generated feature film, Odysseus: The Fall.
- The movie is directed by Ash Koosha, whose previous AI film Dreams of Violets premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
- The film reimagines the story of the Greek hero Odysseus through a psychological narrative.
- AI-generated actors, sets and cameras were used, while the script and creative direction remained human-led.
- The announcement comes ahead of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which is based on the same Greek myth.
- Fountain O plans to release Odysseus: The Fall later this summer through its own platform.
- No streaming or theatrical distribution deal has been announced.
