“The format is super engaging, it allows for discussions between the filmmakers and the audience after each film is screened. I got huge value out of it by connecting with extremely talented and creative filmmakers from all around the world, and getting real-time feedback from the artists and the audience.”
Arthur MachadoDirector, Modello Linguistico Divino · Brazil/New Zealand
“As a film professional, I drove 75 miles to see this festival, and it was worth it. Fantastic films, all of them, and it was fascinating to discuss each film interactively together with a panel of such wonderful international filmmakers and an engaged audience.”
Mila AlbertsonEditor & writer · US
“We had cutting-edge AI filmmakers from all over the world on Zoom discussing the tools they used and their motivations. The interaction between these filmmakers alone was worth the price of admission, but even the films themselves are really amazing.”
Ron MaggiActor · US
“Now that AI tools have democratized creativity, curation is more important than ever. During the festival, I was amazed at the quality of the selected films, and excited to interact with such talented creators via Zoom. As such, taking home two major awards was certainly an honor.”
Andres AloiDirector, The Abyss · Argentina
“It was amazing. I do believe that the best AI films in the world right now were carefully selected for this. The screenings and selection were top notch.”
Gerardo Escudero SamaraAuthor & filmmaker, Robofauna · Panama
“The discussions between the filmmakers were enlightening — filmmakers were critiquing each other’s works and discussing how they were made. The films were out of this world.”
Jaron StokesArtist & model · US
“It usually takes a year, hundreds of crew, and a medium budget to make a short film professionally. My film Railbound took us six weeks, around thirteen talented crew, and a quarter of the budget.”
Jonathan PerryCo-director, Railbound
“Artificial intelligence is not a threat, but an essential creative accelerator.”
Anina NetActress & fashion technologist
“It’s leveling out the gatekeepers and opening it up for a lot more people to have exposure and opportunities in creative media.”
Jodie HeenanAI director & artist · Australia
“AI is not cold. It’s also warm. It has its own temperature there.”
Yang LiuAttendee · China
“Any filmmaker now has the power to be shown to the world using AI. That is a remarkable empowerment.”
Saurabh GuptaCEO, Intellemo · India
