Series · Something Beneath the Ice Knows Her Name · Episode 2 · 19m 08s

Something Beneath the Ice Knows Her Name

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210K views2.8K likes103 commentson YouTube · updated Oct 7, 2026

AFF score 8.0/10 from public views and likes

Aurora Vale is a cinematic steampunk adventure short film set in a frozen Victorian-industrial world of airships, mechanical creatures and hidden machines.

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About Something Beneath the Ice Knows Her Name

“Something Beneath the Ice Knows Her Name” is a 19-minute AI short film by Bladeworn Studios, released in August 2026. Find more like it in AI Sci-Fi Films, or see the best AI films of 2026.

Creator
Bladeworn Studios
Type
AI short film
Genre
Sci-Fi
Length
19m 08s
Released
August 2026
Watch
Free, in YouTube's official player

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  1. @Max-HeadTronOct 6, 2026

    To be honest, these are better than watching. Whatever's been coming out of hollywood and whatever

    ♥ 1

  2. @BRASSRIFTAug 25, 2026

    This honestly felt more like watching a short film than a YouTube video. The cinematography, atmosphere, pacing, and attention to detail were absolutely incredible. I was completely immersed from beginning to end. You can really feel the amount of passion and craftsmanship that went into this. Truly cinematic work — beautifully done! 🎬🔥

    ♥ 351 reply

  3. @janosik150Oct 1, 2026

    Locomotive looked Beautiful.

    ♥ 1

  4. @DavidDieudonne-r8rSep 5, 2026

    I am very surprised by all the major improvements done, compared to episode 1. Had a moment difficulty in believing this came from the same maker and felt the need to check it twice to assure myself I was not mistaken, that surprised I was. Wow, what a difference with the former episode and in such a positive way. The voices have emotion now, much better dialogue, more realistic behaving persons, much better pacing, the way the camera moves and sequences of shots so much better, got so quick immersed into what was happening on the screen. The AI became also less obvious compared to the first…

    ♥ 3

  5. @stevejessemey8428Sep 20, 2026

    The attention to detail is simply amazing. I would say that this is one of the best AI videos I have ever seen. I also do love the colour of brass, and the pimple on that little girl's nose was just genius.

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  1. @paulroth6525Sep 26, 2026

    The improvement from episode 1 is truly incredible, especially in the character dialogue. Well done!

  2. @trebelSep 7, 2026

    Thank you for all your hard work.
    Thank you kindly.
    Good movie.
    A10/V10.
    Beautiful.
    Cheers m8.

    ♥ 2

  3. @jameskaraganis2569Sep 18, 2026

    It's Cybersigourney Weaver!

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  4. @Phreek10centAug 25, 2026

    This is a huge step up from the first episode! Dialogue and voice sound way more natural and not obviously AI

    ♥ 101 reply

  5. @georgematousek6390Aug 26, 2026

    Best Steampunk I've ever seen, way to go, looking forward to more

    ♥ 111 reply

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