Inside Hollywood’s AI Revolution: What Netflix, DreamWorks & Blue Beetle’s Director Told Me

Описание: I just got back from moderating the first-ever AI panel at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2025), and what Hollywood’s top practitioners told me will change how you think about AI in filmmaking.

Sitting on stage with me were absolute heavy hitters:
• Christina Lee Storm - Co-founder of Playbook, Netflix/DreamWorks veteran, leads TV Academy AI standards
• Ángel Manuel Soto - Puerto Rican filmmaker, director of DC’s Blue Beetle, championing ethical AI
• Seungwoo Kim - CJ ENM creator behind Cat Biggie, the first fully generative AI-based 3D animated series
• Nikola Todorovic - Co-founder of Wonder Dynamics (acquired by Autodesk)

This session brought together creative leads who are actively integrating AI into their development and production workflows while preserving their unique perspectives and protecting their intellectual property. These speakers shared first-hand insights and real-world examples that demonstrate how AI technologies are expanding the scope of imagination and opening up fresh approaches to storytelling.

Key Takeaways from the Panel:
• Why the bottleneck shifted from creation time to approval time
• The “Swiss Army knife helicopter blade” moment that saved a major production
• How animation speed went from 40 seconds/day to multiple minutes/day
• The 3D dummy workflow behind “100% AI” animation (spoiler: it’s not what you think)
• New TV Academy standards that will make or break studio projects
• Why top directors still “draw on paper” and “direct actors”

Timestamps:
0:00 - Why This Panel Matters
2:15 - The Moments That Surprised Them
6:30 - Reality Check: It’s Still Filmmaking
8:45 - New Industry Standards Coming
10:20 - When NOT to Use AI
12:00 - The Real Future of AI Filmmaking
This isn’t theory or hype - these are the people actually shipping AI-powered films to theaters and streaming platforms. The insights they shared completely changed my perspective on where this technology is really headed.

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