AI Cinematic Realism (AICR) is a framework that redefines cinematic truth in the age of generative AI — shifting the central question from "is this real?" to "is this true?" It covers the theory, practice, and ethics of synthetic cinema as a new, honest artistic medium.
Beyond the Frame: AI Cinematic Realism as Ethical Genre
What makes an AI-generated image feel real? This essay introduces AI Cinematic Realism as a genre of ethical authorship—where realism is judged not by polish, but by emotional plausibility, ontological stakes, and accountable agency. It’s not a style to imitate, but a genre to invent.