10:20 - 10:50 - AI Film Screening Session 1

AI Film Screening Session 1

Robort by Nobody & The Computer:

Set in a future where robots have taken over significant roles in society, this film centers on Robert, a former aspiring singer who has settled into life as an accountant. With robots increasingly integrated into everyday life, Robert loses his job, girlfriend, and band. The film explores themes of resilience, identity, and the human spirit amidst the rise of technology.

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Lapse by YZA Voku: 

A black-and-white poetic film featuring voiceover reflections on mortality. Winner of the "Best Craft" award in the 2nd edition of the AI Short Film Competition GEN:48 at RunwayML. 

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My Inner Child by Julie Wieland:

A moody music video with uncanny elements. 

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Serial by Maria Pokrovskaya:

A black-and-white film with kinesthetic, vintage vibes.

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How to Poison Art. A Step-by-Step Guide, by Mindeye:

This AI film is a humorous guide on how to 'destroy' art with all means possible or impossible. Shortlisted in Runway's GEN:48 Competition and AI Film Academy Awards.

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EP08 - Mystères Amers - Les Mystiques by Ethereal Moon: 

"Mystères Amers" pays tribute to LeMoon’s childhood and culture. The inspiration was taken from a French mystery book she knew and loved growing up, based on real-life mysteries often without resolution. The videos reflect themes of love, loss, and mysteries beyond our comprehension.

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Soft Creatures by BORA:

A multi-sensory entity exploring love, hope, identity, and intimacy through an audiovisual quest. The project explores imaginary landscapes as a way of manifesting reality with joy as a form of revolt. It aims to create tender portals, accompanied by a wish to queer futures and representations where intimacy is political. 

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Delivery Included and We are Chair, by Leilanni Todd:

These works are part of Floam World, a conceptual storytelling platform that uses film, fashion, and art to craft surreal, absurd, and playful narratives with generative AI and 3D media.

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Navigating through the Mid-Size World of Matter by Stacie Ant & Guile Twardowski

An experimental multi-media animation that takes viewers on a journey into the microcosm of the human body. Inspired by Richard Dawkins' insights into life's complexity, the piece presents a unique exploration of our internal world.

11:15 - 12:15 Aesthetics, Processes and Impacts

Panel 1: New AI Filmmakers and Creators: Aesthetics, Processes, and Impacts

Panelists will explore how AI is reshaping aesthetics and challenging traditional visual norms and forms. Topics will include the practical impacts of AI-enabled tools on creative workflows and capabilities, highlighting what artists and filmmakers can now achieve, and how AI is democratizing filmmaking by lowering barriers and empowering new voices, leading to innovative forms of expression, distribution methods, and emerging creative communities. Featuring Leillani Todd, Manuel Sainsily, Stacie Ant, and Loretta Todd. Moderated by Kate Armstrong.