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Cyborg Demonesses II

Directed by Horst Tran

An intense exploration of biomechanical horror, where cybernetic demonesses breach the camera's space, driven by an Argent Metal score.

Official SelectionBIUFF Founding Edition 2026BIUFF-26-0062

About the Film

An intense, minimalist exploration of biomechanical horror, where cybernetic demonesses relentlessly breach the camera's space. Driven by a punishing, self-produced Argent Metal score, the video delivers a powerful, non-stop wave of visual and sonic aggression.

On a deeper level, the video strips away all classic storytelling to focus on pure, primal terror: the absolute inevitability of time and fate rushing toward us. The repetitive loop of these entities charging at the lens creates a claustrophobic trap with no escape. The sheer horror only stops because the director eventually calls 'cut' - otherwise, these demonesses would dive straight through the screen at the viewer's throat. It is a raw, hypnotic confrontation with an unstoppable future, leaving you no choice but to face it head-on.

Runtime
3 min
Category
Music Video
Country
Germany
Year
2025
Language
english
Aspect ratio
16:9

Stills

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Horst Tran

Horst Tran

Horst Tran lives in Munich, writes historical studies on religion and biographical studies for his Academia.edu page, and produces AI music videos with his own music, as well as two extensive AI cyberpunk action films with spiritual themes.

Credits

Directed by
Horst Tran
Written by
Horst Tran
Produced by
Horst Tran
Cinematography
Horst Tran
Editing
Horst Tran
Music
Argent Metal track produced by director Horst Tran in FL Studio 21, using Odin 2 and Heavier7Strings
Principal cast
A dozen AI demonesses who kindly agreed to appear as actresses.

— Festival history

A small selection from 80 awards:

Cinema World Fest / Los Angeles – Winner: Best Experimental Music Video (Cyborg Demonesses II) Asian International Talent Film Festival – Winner: Best Music Video Director (Sexotronica XVII, awarded by a Jury of 8 Film Directors) Porto International Music Video Festival – Winner: Best AI Music Video (Cyborg War IV / Annual selection) Cinematech International Film Festival, Mumbai – Winner: Best Music Video (Buddha Crash / Annual selection) Bangkok Movie Awards: Winner Best Music Video 2025 (Cyborg War) Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards – Gold Award Winner (Narrative Short: Best Horror Short 2023/ Co-Postproducer & Writer)

Cyborg Demonesses II is part of the Official Selection of the BIUFF Founding Edition 2026 — 75 films from 32 countries. See the full programme.