Sora Selects: Maybe I Got Carried Away by Panaviscope

Maybe I Got Carried Away is an experimental short film that fuses playful visuals with a surreal narrative. It was created by @panaviscope using Sora generated shots.

The story follows a protagonist who begins releasing vibrant balloons into the sky as a personal act of rebellion against her city’s monotony. However, her unchecked passion soon leads to chaos, as the oversize balloons start to collapse, causing destruction and raising questions about the line between creativity and excess. With its retro-inspired aesthetic and delicate humor, the film offers a poetic exploration of ambition, joy, and unintended consequences.

Alex Duloz, aka Panaviscope, is a visual artist, technologist, and multi-instrumentalist from Geneva, Switzerland. Alex composes, sings, and performs all the instruments on his tracks, and uses his skills in 3D, classical animation, drawing, and generative coding using JavaScript.

This fusion of technical expertise and creative artistry allows him to push boundaries, employing techniques such as depth mapping, granular synthesis, and advanced AI tools.

The result is work exploring timeless themes, blending technology with a nostalgia to create pieces that resonate emotionally while showcasing cutting-edge innovation.