Filmmakers and creators of all kinds have greater access to the real-time, AI and machine learning-enhanced production tools enjoyed by major studios and directors. Besides being efficient and lowering costs, democratizing virtual production tools and smart pipelines fast-tracks creative possibilities from diverse perspectives, thereby opening the door to fresh narratives in media.

No longer is funding and man-power the only deciding factor for green-lighting content ideas. More than ever, we’re seeing original, high-quality projects made mainstream, from teams outside of the big studio world. Leading VFX experts and Hollywood studio representatives will dissect the available tools for all creators, as well as imagine the media’s future in a world where content alone is truly king.