Poster for Machines Learning

SJSFF 2026

Machines Learning

Sci-Fi & Fantasy 2026 8 mins USA

Directed by Anthony Koithra

Machines Learning is Anthony Koithra’s first original animated short, created entirely solo except for the music. In a dark factory, a bullying worker pushes his crew of robots harder and harder. They observe. They learn. And eventually, they act. The machines are learning, but what are we teaching them?

About Machines Learning

Machines Learning is an 8-minute sci-fi short film from the USA directed by Anthony Koithra. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the program “The World Beyond”.

Director
Anthony Koithra
Program
The World Beyond
Country
USA
Run time
8 mins
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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