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How to make a Smalltown Boy AI video

Two ways to make the Smalltown Boy dance, the steps to make it from two photos, which photos work, and how to add the song when you post.

By Smalltown Boy AI Dance · Last updated October 18, 2026

Two ways to make it

Option 1 · Real Filming

Film it with a friend

Free, but requires two people together in the same place, an ultra-wide 0.5x phone camera, and multiple takes to coordinate the scream right on the beat.

Option 2 · Viral AI Remake

Make it from two photos

Upload two photos and let AI direct the duet. Works with pets (cats & dogs), long-distance friends, or anyone shy of screaming on camera. No prompt needed.

Step by step with Smalltown Boy AI Dance

1

Upload two photos

One star per photo: a person, a cat or a dog. The left photo screams first; tap swap to change the order.

2

Watch a free 4-second preview

In about 1–2 minutes you see star A's scream with star B dancing behind. No sign-up, no card, one free preview per device.

3

Unlock the full 21 seconds

Both screams, the swap, the side-by-side dance and the final rush, at 480p or 720p HD, as a vertical MP4 with no watermark. Or take the 14-second cut that ends on the swap.

4

Add the sound and post

Videos are silent. Add "Smalltown Boy" from the sound library in TikTok, Reels or Shorts so your video joins the trend.

Photos that work

Best Results
  • One star per photo: a person, cat or dog facing the camera.
  • Even lighting with a clearly visible face or pet features.
  • Adults (18+) who agreed to appear.
What to Avoid
  • Sunglasses, masks or hair completely covering the face.
  • Heavy beauty filters or cartoon face morphs.
  • Celebrities, public figures or anyone under 18.

Adding the song

Why videos are delivered silent

Your MP4 is silent on purpose. In TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, tap Add sound, search for “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat, and align it at 0:00.

💡 Growth Tip: Using the platform's licensed audio library automatically enters your video into the trend's sound hub and avoids copyright restrictions.

Caption ideas

Don't cry. Dance! 🕺 #smalltownboy #smalltownboydance
My cat screamed first. I'm still not over it 🐈 #smalltownboyai
We did the Smalltown Boy scream-and-swap 😱 #aidance
POV: your best friend agreed to the 80s duet 🕺 #dontcrydance

Questions

How do I make the Smalltown Boy AI video?

Upload two photos, one star each, choose who screams first and start a free 4-second preview. Unlock the full 21-second video if you like it, then add the song in TikTok, Reels or Shorts.

How do I add the Smalltown Boy song?

Our videos are silent. When you post, tap Add sound, search "Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat and start it at 0:00 so the first scream lands on the beat.

Can I film the Smalltown Boy dance without AI?

Yes. You need two people, the phone's 0.5x wide camera at chest height, one person screaming right at the lens and the other dancing three to four meters behind, then a swap. Getting the scream close and on the beat takes a few tries.

Ready? Upload two photos and watch your free preview in a couple of minutes.

Make my Smalltown Boy dance