AI Can Assist Rather Than Replace Existing Production Methods, Say Filmmakers On Kling AI Panel: “I Want To Work With The Same Crew Members But In Real Time”
Filmmakers from the U.S., China, and South Korea discussed the integration of AI in filmmaking at a Cannes Marche panel. They emphasized that AI can enhance traditional production methods rather than replace them. Projects like 'The Old Stories: Moses' and 'Born Of The Tides' showcase how AI tools can streamline production and reduce costs.
- ▪Three international filmmakers participated in a panel hosted by Kling AI at Cannes Marche.
- ▪Jon Erwin's project 'The Old Stories: Moses' was filmed in a short time frame using AI tools alongside traditional methods.
- ▪Wei Li's 'Born Of The Tides' combines AI with conventional animation techniques to shorten production time and budget.
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L-R: Kling AI's Tony Pu (moderator), Wei Li, Jon Erwin, Eekjun Yang Deadline Three international filmmakers – working in the U.S., China and South Korea – discussed how AI filmmaking can complement rather than replace existing production techniques on a Cannes Marche panel hosted by AI video generation platform Kling AI. All three filmmakers are currently working on projects that involve Kling AI tools. Wonder Project co-founder Jon Erwin has already had House Of David streaming on Prime Video and recently dropped the first episode of three-parter The Old Stories: Moses, starring Ben Kingsley, on the platform.
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