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Manuel Sainsily

XR Instructor at McGill University & UMass Boston. Born in Guadeloupe, and Canadian citizen based in Montreal, he is a trilingual public speaker, designer, and educator with over a decade of experience who champions the responsible use and understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, XR, Haptics & BCI. From delivering a TED talk and speaking at worldwide tech conferences, to being celebrated by Mozilla Rise25 and producing events with Meta & OpenAI, Manuel amplifies the conversation around art and culture preservation through powerful keynotes and curated events.
11:15 - 12:15 Aesthetics, Processes and Impacts

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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 Manuel Sainsily, Stacie Ant, and Loretta Todd. Moderated by Kate Armstrong.

14:40 - 15:10 AI Film Screening Session 2

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AI Film Screening Session 2

Protopica by Manuel Sainsily & Will Selviz: 
An impressionistic film with voiceover in Guadeloupean Creole, created in collaboration with Open AI.
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Hardcore 94 by Dave Clark:
Inspired by 90s Compton life, the film combines elements of hip hop, horror, zombies, and aliens, drawing from Clark’s childhood and a feature film in development.
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Creature by The Reel Robot:
When a rogue scientist's synthetic creature escapes captivity, it unveils a sinister medical secret and unleashes a vengeful rampage in a modern twist on Frankenstein.
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Open Source by Metapuppet: 
A thrilling narrative where Dave discovers he's living in a simulated universe and faces a race against time to save his existence by escaping into a decentralized digital world.
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Capitol of Conformity by Aze Alter:
Set in a retro-futuristic metropolis, the film explores a world where the pursuit of joy has hidden costs.
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The Prometheus Expedition by Abel Art:
A haunting exploration of the unknown, following an expedition through eerie landscapes where reality blurs with the unimaginable.