Liu Ziyu, a 29-year-old former train driver from China, has been making headlines after he spent ten days and just 3,000 yuan (US$440) to make a short film using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, reports South China Morning Post. His efforts even captured the attention of Hollywood filmmaker PJ Acetturo, who offered him a job. "This is one of the best short films I have seen in years," the filmmaker said, sharing the clip online. So far, the short film has been viewed more than 60 million times around the world.— PJaccetturo (@PJaccetturo) “If anyone can find the director, please link his socials. I would love to hire him, but I cannot find him, I think he is a Chinese creator on Douyin,” the director added.ALSO READ: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says India rejected her brewing career because she was a womanHollywood interest but Liu wants to stay focussed in ChinaAs Liu’s work gained attention online, some internet users reportedly forwarded his videos and messages to filmmaker Accetturo’s team in the United States.When asked about the growing international attention, Liu gave a simple and honest response: “I do not speak English. I want to focus on my work in China.”ALSO READ: Harsh Goenka shares video of Indian Railways staff arriving in just two minutes for coach cleaningAccording to Liu, he exchanged several letters with Accetturo’s team after they noticed his AI creations. He said the team appreciated his work and even told him he could contact them in the future if he wanted to create advertisements or films in the United States.Still, Liu says he currently has no plans to move abroad. “Right now, I do not have a plan to go to the US. For me, they are like my friends in the US,” he said.What is the movie about?The three-and-a-half-minute movie titled 'Zombie Scavenger' tells a touching story of a robot and a doll, taking inspiration from a 2008 Disney computer-animated romantic sci-fi film. The movie was released on mainland social media websites on May 9 by Liu Ziyu who lives in Xinping County in southwestern Yunnan province, the Chuncheng Evening News reported.Liu Ziyu reportedly completed the project in just 10 days, spending around 3,000 yuan on software subscriptions and AI tokens.Not an IT expert or an artistWhat surprised many people online was not just the speed of the work — but Liu’s background. He studied combustion engine driving and maintenance at a technical school and worked as a train driver for three years before changing careers.Before he took his current job as a wedding photographer, he had been a train driver for three years.His Formula For Better AI VideosLiu says creating good AI videos is not just about typing random commands. He believes the key is giving AI clear emotional and logical direction.Explaining his method, he said:“My prompt formula is: movement plus motivation plus mood.”According to Liu, he started experimenting with AI video tools earlier this year after his parents asked for help promoting their family-owned hotel during its opening ceremony.What began as a simple attempt to create promotional material soon turned into a serious interest in AI-generated storytelling and animation. Over time, he started learning how to use prompts more effectively to create smoother and more realistic videos.Instead of simply asking AI to generate actions, he focuses on explaining why a character moves and what emotional atmosphere the scene should carry. He believes this helps produce more vivid and cinematic results.I don't want to get carried awayThe project, titled Zombie Scavenger, has reportedly attracted enough attention that its intellectual property rights were authorised to a Chinese film company.Liu said he will continue guiding the major narrative direction of the story as the project develops further.Despite the sudden attention, Liu says he does not want short-term success to distract him. “I hate becoming dizzy with short-term success. I will continue studying,” he told the local media outlet.