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ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Living Story from East Africa,” an AI-generated cinematic short created by storyteller and entrepreneur Chris Williams, has surpassed 28 million views on Instagram since its Jan. 23 release, based on the platform’s publicly displayed view count on the post.

Image Caption: Chris Williams walking beside a cheetah at sunrise in a grassland, AI-generated scene inspired by East Africa.

Created using ChatGPT for story development and Sora 2 for video generation, the short presents a calm sequence of a man moving through an African landscape as wildlife appears nearby. The quiet pacing has drawn responses centered on faith, trust and gratitude, while also prompting some viewers to question whether the scene is real, staged or something in between.

This is an AI-generated film created using ChatGPT and Sora 2.

“This wasn’t about chasing virality,” Williams said. “It was about love – love for God, love for each other, and gratitude for creation. To me, animals are a gift that remind us what trust looks like. They don’t worry about tomorrow; they live the day they’re given.”

Performance snapshot (Jan. 26, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET): platform metrics showed 25.9 million views, 1.7 million likes, about 5,800 comments, 104,000 shares, 32 reposts and 29,000 saves.

A second installment was released Jan. 25. Additional installments are planned, along with a behind-the-scenes explanation of how the story was developed and produced using AI tools.

“Sometimes a quiet story travels the farthest,” Williams said.

Image Caption: Chris Williams with friends at sunrise in a grassland, AI-generated scene inspired by East Africa.

Press kit and media assets: https://www.advertisingbusiness.org/east-africa-living-story/

Background article: https://www.advertisingbusiness.org/man-goes-viral-capturing-the-hearts-of-millions-with-a-living-story/

Watch Part 1 (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT4AGGaDpxG/

ABOUT CHRIS WILLIAMS

Chris Williams is a storyteller, creative strategist and entrepreneur. He is also a digital marketing strategist specializing in SEO and website design, focused on story-first marketing and values-driven narratives.

MEDIA CONTACT
Chris Williams
AdvertisingBusiness.org
Phone: 404-477-4819
Email: press@advertisingbusiness.org
Instagram: @chriswilliamsinc

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[2] Caption: Chris Williams with friends at sunrise in a grassland, AI-generated scene inspired by East Africa.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gi Films and Georgian American Film Academy proudly announce the U.S. streaming launch of “300 Crusaders,” the groundbreaking animated epic from acclaimed filmmaker Mirza Davitaia, known for “Anton,” “The Narrow Bridge,” and “The Knight in the Tiger’s Skin.” Following its successful premiere in Georgia, the film is now available to American audiences on Fawesome and Stash TV.

Image caption: A still pic from one of the scenes from the film, “300 Crusaders.”

Critic Alan Ng of Film Threat praises the film as “a unique collision of espionage, romance, and cultural immersion wrapped in a visually striking package that proves history doesn’t have to be dry, and animation doesn’t have to be expensive to be captivating,” 300 Crusaders takes viewers deep into the mysterious highlands of the Caucasus (https://filmthreat.com/reviews/300-crusaders/).

The story follows James Aitken, a British spy who uncovers a hidden mountain village of Knights Templar descendants. Torn between duty and destiny, he faces a choice that could change the course of history.

“We used AI at every stage of the filmmaking process—from development to production,” says Davitaia. “It was an intense experience. With AI, filmmaking will never be the same again—it opens new perspectives. This is a revolution.”

Davitaia’s next project continues his exploration of the fusion between human creativity and cutting-edge technology—this time merging animation and live-action to craft a bold new cinematic language.

For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Gi Films: https://www.gi-films.com/ – or, Georgian American Film Academy at: filmacademy@ug.edu.ge.

NEWS SOURCE: Gi Films

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To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/300-crusaders-the-first-animated-feature-film-created-with-generative-ai-technology/

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More Than 25 Million Views Later, More Than a Video: How One Story from East Africa Touched Millions

‘300 Crusaders’ – The First Animated Feature Film Created with Generative AI Technology