Runway

Runway builds foundational General World Models and AI systems designed to understand, perceive, generate and act in the world. Its work spans video generation models and general-purpose simulation applied to art, entertainment and science, including robotics, disease research and scientific discovery. The stated aim is to accelerate trial and error through simulation rather than real-world experimentation.

The company's model portfolio includes Gen-4.5, a video generation model it describes as the world's best video model, and GWM-1, a General World Model capable of simulating worlds and experiences. Alongside the models, Runway Studios supports creators in bringing their visions to life and the AI Film Festival backs AI-driven filmmaking. Technical work covers General World Models, video generation, AI simulation, machine learning and generative AI.

Runway operates globally and reports partnerships with industry leaders including NVIDIA and Lionsgate. It works across art, entertainment, film and content creation, robotics and simulation, and states a commitment to removing barriers to entry in content creation and making it accessible to everyone. The organisation describes itself as mission-driven, merging art and science, with research-oriented goals including solving some of AI's hardest challenges.