New AI Video Tool Promises 10-Minute Films From a Single Prompt
VideoGen unveils Model 1, an AI tool promising 10-minute films from a single prompt, with $1 million in free credits for selected creators.
A new artificial intelligence tool promises to create complete films lasting up to ten minutes from a single written prompt, potentially making longer AI-generated productions more accessible to independent filmmakers.
San Francisco-based VideoGen unveiled Model 1 on 20 October 2026, alongside a $1 million programme offering free AI generation credits to selected filmmakers, students and amateur creators.
Unlike tools focused on generating short individual clips, Model 1 is designed to plan and assemble longer videos with dialogue, sound and consistent characters across multiple scenes.
How does VideoGen Model 1 work?
Users begin by describing their film idea in writing, with the option to provide reference images. The system then develops a screenplay, dialogue, individual shots and pacing before generating and assembling the visuals and audio.
VideoGen says its technology can maintain character appearances, locations and objects between scenes, addressing one of the biggest challenges facing AI filmmaking.
The company has demonstrated a four-and-a-half-minute claymation film that it says was generated from a single prompt without additional editing.
However, the claimed ability to produce films lasting up to ten minutes has not yet been independently verified.
Who can apply for free AI credits?
VideoGen has opened applications for a shared $1 million pool of AI credits, aimed at helping creators develop films, animations and other video projects.
Professional filmmakers, independent creators, students, amateurs and studios are eligible to apply. Applications will be assessed on the proposed project, creative work and distribution plans, with credits expected to be allocated through the end of 2026.
Model 1 is currently undergoing a limited private-partner rollout, meaning it is not yet generally available. Applicants can request early access, although acceptance and free credits are not guaranteed.
VideoGen also estimates that Model 1 could cost more than 50% less than comparable AI video models, although this is based on internal testing. Final pricing and independent benchmarks have not yet been released.
Creators interested in applying can visit VideoGen’s official Model 1 page to view demonstrations and request access.
