As AI rapidly reshapes creative industries, how can artists and technologists work together to chart an ethical path forward? Join Paul Trillo, filmmaker and co-founder of Asteria Film Co, and Kent Keirsey, CEO and founder of Invoke, in a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of AI, filmmaking, and artistic intent. Trillo, known for his groundbreaking visual effects and experimental storytelling techniques, and Keirsey, the first person to secure a U.S. copyright for an image created entirely with AI material, will explore how emerging technologies challenge traditional ideas of authorship, originality, and the creative process.

This session will take a deep dive into how AI is impacting VFX, animation, and the future of filmmaking—from streamlining production pipelines to generating entirely new creative possibilities. As AI-driven tools become more integrated into film and media, what does true creative ownership look like? How do directors, animators, and VFX artists balance efficiency with artistic integrity? And how can filmmakers ensure AI enhances storytelling rather than replacing human ingenuity?