Last chant of the chossen few

As the embers of a forgotten empire smolder, a secretive order of aging men gathers for one final ritual. Cloaked in the remnants of their lost power—symbols of white dominion, esoteric sigils, and decaying relics—they perform a chant meant to summon their own resurrection. But the world has already moved beyond them. Through dreamlike vignettes, the film weaves together haunting imagery: faces painted in fading glory, skeletal figures adorned with occult crowns, and whispered incantations dissolving into the void. Their ceremony, once imbued with sacred conviction, now feels like a desperate plea against time’s relentless march. As their voices wane, the illusions they built—of supremacy, mysticism, and control—crumble into dust. In a final surreal act, death itself arrives, not as an enemy but as an old acquaintance. The chant fades. Silence swallows the chosen few. Their legacy—half myth, half nightmare—drifts into the abyss, leaving only echoes for those who dare to listen. THE AUDIENCE HAS SPOKEN! The winners of the short film competition at 24FRAME 2025 have been chosen by our audience. Best AI Short Film – Joint Winners