| Founded | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Darren Aronofsky |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
Primordial Soup is a creative studio founded by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky to use generative AI in filmmaking.[1][2]
Overview
In May 2025, Primordial Soup was announced during the Google I/O conference, as part of a partnership with Google DeepMind to use of generative AI in storytelling. As part of the partnership, Primordial Soup will work with DeepMind to refine the technology company's generative AI video models, including Veo.[3][4]
Primordial Soup's first announced project was Ancestra, a short film by director Eliza McNitt, which combined live-action performance with AI-generated visuals. The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2025.[5]
References
- Spangler, Todd (20 May 2025). "Darren Aronofsky's AI-Driven Studio Primordial Soup Inks Google DeepMind Partnership, First Film Project to Premiere at Tribeca Festival". Variety.
- Lee, Wendy (20 May 2025). "Darren Aronofsky joins AI Hollywood push with Google deal". Los Angeles Times.
- Weprin, Alex (20 May 2025). "Darren Aronofsky Launches AI-Driven Storytelling Venture, As Google Unveils New Gen AI Video Tool". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Gonzalez, Umberto (20 May 2025). "Darren Aronofsky's AI-Driven Studio Primordial Soup Partners With Google DeepMind". TheWrap.
- Welk, Brian (20 May 2025). "Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind on Generative AI Short Film Initiative". IndieWire.