Rick and Isabel vs. The Billionaires (Part Two)

Find Part One below toward the middle of this article

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

A few weeks ago, I put together an AI‑created short film called Rick and Isabel vs. The Billionaires, with a promise of doing a part two.

The story is a dystopian tale with my quirky dark humor mixed in. It’s part kitsch and part political satire.

Rick and Isabel are fugitives on the run from an authoritarian government that wants to capture and kill them for not meeting the standards of the new regime.

In part two, we see several things happening—which I will not give away in this write‑up. However, Rick and Isabel are saved from the cruel new government, which is run by a group of billionaires.

The image of Dharrsheena Raja Segarran plays the part of an agent from Malaysia who saves Rick and Isabel. The story ends on a positive note with uplifting music and happy dancing.

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

If you haven’t watched part one, I would suggest watching that first in order to get the full story.

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

Just as in part one, part two features an EDM song as its closing theme. This one, titled “To Bend the Soul Forthcoming,” was written by prominent Vocal creator Lisa Lachapelle.

Take a listen to “To Bend the Soul Forthcoming”

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

I have been asked if there will be a part three. This story has been resolved and will not continue. However, I am working on a new short called Rick and Isabel’s Dance Party. I’m not sure how I will go about this. I’m considering making it a quick‑moving slapstick music video with a small amount of dialog and no real plot. We’ll see what happens. I am having a ton of fun doing this.

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

So, how do I make these films? I gather together a series of still images (pictures). I remove the backgrounds from most of the images and keep the people with a transparent background.

Next, I write a basic script, which changes as I go along. I collect the music I want to use in the film and correspond with others who may be involved.

The next step: I click on my Grok app and open it. Grok is an app that animates still images. Each film requires between 50 to 80 six‑second animated stills. I write prompts for each six‑second animation in order to create a cohesive story.

Finally, I put it all together using Movavi Video Editor. I place each six‑second animation in order to produce the story. Some of the animations (most) need additional editing to avoid quiet or still spots. I add the music and special effects.

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

The final part of production is uploading the finished film to YouTube for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure).

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

Why do I do this? Before I delve into this I want to state that I am in no way a professional at any of this. I am just a entertainment seeking amateur creator. First and foremost, I do this because I have the patience, ability, and knowledge to create and complete such a project. But mostly, I do this because it is total fun and it keeps my mind occupied.

These days, with my 89‑year‑old mom, life is very tough. My social life is nil, and my friends no longer call me unless I call them first. It’s easy for me to let my mind dwell in self‑pity. But two things save me—prayer and my creative projects. I’m barely keeping my head above water—but the good thing is I am not sinking. I will survive this extremely demanding job of being the 24/7 caregiver of a seriously sick loved one. Dementia is a brutal illness, and I truly believe it’s harder on the caregiver than on the actual person living with the illness. Bottom line, my friends: I am learning and mastering the fine art of self‑care—I will be all right. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my zany short films.

🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️

With Love and Respect, RHC ❤️