Spain is making waves in the film industry by debuting its first fully AI-generated feature film, 'The Great Reset', at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival.

Directed by Daniel H. Torrado, this sci-fi thriller revolves around an AI that plans to destroy humanity, and it was created without any on-screen actors or physical locations.

Produced by Virtual World Pictures, Canary Film Factory, and EPC Media, the film utilizes AI for image synthesis, animation, and post-production, while ensuring human oversight in script and direction.

Industry leaders emphasize that AI serves as a tool to enhance creativity rather than replace artistic vision, with filmmakers like Torrado highlighting its ability to allow storytellers to focus on impactful narratives.

However, the rise of AI in filmmaking is not without controversy, as evidenced by backlash against projects like 'The Brutalist', which faced criticism for using AI to alter actors' accents, raising concerns about authenticity.

Hollywood is increasingly adopting Spanish AI technologies, such as the AI-powered upscaler Magnific, which was used in Robert Zemeckis' film 'Here' to streamline visual effects production.

In response to the growing use of AI, Spain has introduced new legislation that aligns with the EU AI Act, mandating clear labeling of AI-generated content and imposing fines for misuse, which can reach up to €35 million.

Beyond film, Spain is also exploring the use of AI in television, employing generative AI for content cataloging and producing innovative projects like the VR news show 'Telediario'.