| DAY 1 |
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| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
- Prof. Thomas Schadt, Managing Director FABW
- Gerhard Maier, Co-Founder and Artistic Director Seriencamp |
Opening
Keynote |
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| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
- Dr. Nadine Hammele, AI, Storytelling & Brand Strategy Consultant
- Matt Szymanowski, Creative Producer & Founder PLTO |
Film & AI – Media Portrayal Between Fear, Hope and Caution |
How does the portrayal of AI in film history influence our perception of this technology? The panel explores the perspectives of leading tech pioneers and the emerging AI film scene in the USA and Europe, opening the discourse on the impact of our perception of AI. |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
- Adrian Meyer, Visual-Effects-Supervisor, -Artist & -Lecturer |
Nuke’s CopyCat – Machine Learning in Compositing |
An enlightening insight into the current use of machine learning tools used in VFX sector – and why it is important to have a clear vocabulary when talking about machine learning and artificial intelligence. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Students from the fields of Series and Fiction Film |
Pitching |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Break |
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| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
- Jorge Caballero Ramos, Researcher & Professor UPF/UAB and Co-Founder of Artefacto Films (Online)
- Théo Rocquancourt, Creative Technologist and Visual Artist
- Jean Baptiste Krauss, Creative Director and Image Maker |
AI in Documentary Cinema: A Practical Approach Based on Artefacto Films Projects |
More and more documentary filmmakers are using generative AI to complement their projects – whether due to a lack of original material, high costs for reenactments, or dangerous filming conditions. The presentation will showcase specific case studies and discuss the ethical challenges as well as practical applications. |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
- Max Penk, Creative Innovation Director, David+Martin |
The Impact of Generative AI in the Marketing Industry |
The marketing industry is driving the use of AI, as demonstrated by recent advertising campaigns. The panel will explore how brands and agencies are leveraging AI for innovation. |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
- Théo Rocquancourt, Creative Technologist and Visual Artist
- Jean Baptiste Krauss, Creative Director and Image Maker
-Tobias Huber, Director of Operations, Storybook Studios |
New Tools in the Box – Integrating AI-Powered Processes into Film-Making |
AI opens up new possibilities, but its integration into existing film processes is a key challenge. The panel will showcase current applications and industry experiences. |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Students from the fields of Series and Fiction Film |
Pitching |
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| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Coffee Break |
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| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
- Dr. Jenifer Becker, Literary Scientist and Author
-Tobias Huber, Director of Operations, Storybook Studios |
Writing & Developing with AI - Analytical & Practical Tools in Creative Processes |
Creative tools like ChatGPT or industry-specific solutions present both opportunities and challenges. This panel offers insights into useful tools and their application in film and television productions. |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Break |
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| 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
- Prof. Thomas Schadt, Managing Director FABW
- Stephan Schorn, Managing Director LBBW-Stiftung
-Klaudia Marschner, Team LBBW-Stiftung |
- Awarding of Film Funding |
Sponsored and presented by LBBW Stiftung |
| 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM |
- Jelena Rosic, Drs, MSc Research, MA Research, MA Film Editing
- Elena Lyubarskaya, Writer / Creator
- Dr. Matthias Röder, Managing Director of the Eliette and Herbert von Karajan Institute
- Sebastian Strasser, Director (Online) |
The Final Frontier of Creativity? The Artist’s Mindset in a Tech-Disrupted Environment |
Technological innovation has always revolutionized forms of artistic expression. Yet with a new set of AI tools “tech literacy” is becoming an important factor in navigating the landscape and understanding limitations, challenges and impact of tools and services. Broadening the perspective, speakers from various backgrounds of cognitive science, art and music discuss the mindset of creatives and what this means for the future. |
| 9.45 PM - 1:00 AM |
Get-Together and Party |
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| DAY 2 |
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| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
- Dr. Katrina Sluis, Head of Photography & Media Arts in the School of Art & Design at the Australian National University, Canberra (online)
- Jelena Rosic, Drs, MSc Research, MA Research, MA Film Editing |
Bias of Power – How Training Data Sets Build Collective Image Repositories |
How does the selection of training data influence existing power structures? The panel will discuss who selects the data and how filmmakers can navigate these power dynamics. |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
- Dr. Tim Kraft, Attorney at Law, LAUSEN Rechtsanwälte |
Regulating the Wild West? Actors & AI under German law |
The collective bargaining agreement for actors and actresses shows how important clear regulations are for the use of new technology. Precise and concrete, it is about creating security on all sides for the use of AI tools. This presentation provides a clear overview with case studies. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Students from the fields of Documentary Film and Film Journalism |
Pitching |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Break |
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| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
- Remi Tereszkiewicz, Chief Sales Officer of BetaSeries (CSO)
- Elena Lyubarskaya, Writer / Creator
- Luka Tisler, Visual AI Specialist/Technical Artist |
Creator Economy or New Studio System? The Future of Creative Work & Business Models in the Age of AI |
Which business models can emerge through AI?
The panel explores opportunities and risks for producers, filmmakers, and writers in leveraging new technologies. |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
- Danilo Pejaković, Manager for AI Strategy & Implementation, Leonine Studios
- Jan Diepers, Managing Director and Producer of Studio Hamburg Serienwerft GmbH
- Nikola Kohl, CEO south&browse |
The Reality of Disruption? – How Industry Players React to Challenges |
How do established players respond to technological disruptions?
The panel examines the strategies of major industry companies through concrete case studies. |
| 3:15 PM - ... |
Summary and Farewell |
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