Veo 3.1 enhances the Flow AI filmmaking tool by introducing advanced audio capabilities and improved editing features, providing users with greater artistic control over their videos. New functionalities include "Ingredients to Video," "Frames to Video," and "Extend," allowing for more seamless scene transitions and longer shots, while also enabling precise edits like inserting or removing elements in a scene. These updates aim to enrich video storytelling and creativity within Flow.

Eliza McNitt's short film "ANCESTRA," premiering at the Tribeca Festival, utilizes Google DeepMind's generative AI model Veo alongside traditional filmmaking techniques to tell a heartfelt story about motherhood and resilience. The film is part of a collaboration between Google DeepMind and Primordial Soup, aiming to innovate storytelling through advanced technology and creative partnerships.