The Thoughtlessness of AI Filmmaking
Kane Parsons, the director of 'Backrooms', expresses strong opposition to the use of generative AI in filmmaking. He believes that AI undermines the intentionality and creativity that are essential to art. This sentiment is echoed by concerns regarding the authenticity of artistic choices when AI is involved in the creative process.
- ▪Kane Parsons stated that he would prefer generative AI to disappear, as it detracts from his enjoyment of filmmaking.
- ▪He argues that the use of AI leads to arbitrary artistic choices, diminishing the richness of the artwork.
- ▪Parsons criticizes the idea that artists can outsource their creativity to AI, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in art.
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| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:56:21 GMT |
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Bulwark Goes to HollywoodThe Thoughtlessness of AI FilmmakingPlus: The thoughtfulness of physical filmmaking.Sonny BunchJun 05, 202616733ShareChiwetel Ejiofor (right) with director Kane Parsons on the set of Backrooms. (Courtesy A24)IT’S BEEN FUN WATCHING 20-year-old Kane Parsons—the director of the frightfully good Backrooms—take a victory lap this week. He is well-spoken, guarded in a way that belies his years, and thoughtfully provocative in ways you might not necessarily expect.Consider his take on the use of AI in filmmaking. Speaking with the Australian, Parsons said, “If I could snap my fingers and make generative AI disappear forever, I probably would. Creatively, I get no enjoyment from using those tools.
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