Make. Me. Smile. is a Self-awareness, AI awareness and nature awareness short film by award-winning filmmaker and music artist An Vedi.
The film was shot on one of alleys in Moscow's central district. The Moskva River and embankment, the Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building, and St. Nicholas Church appear in the film. It was shot in April 2026 in a style of mobile reportage ("camera in hand"). The protagonist shares her thoughts on the dangers that lurk in urban environments and in interpersonal relationships. A key theme is awareness related to artificial intelligence and environmental conservation.
A limited space was chosen for filming, serving as a quiet refuge amidst the urban environment.
Having had mixed experiences interacting with people and witnessing the processes unfolding in the world, the protagonist nevertheless tries to encourage the viewer to perceive reality in a positive way.
The film features the song "Underneath" by An Vedi.