The Busan Cinema Center (CEO Kim Jin-hae) announced on the twenty seventh that it has unveiled the film screening and conference program for the ‘Busan International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (BIAIF)’, which will probably be held next month on the small theater of the Busan Haeundae Film Center.
The Busan International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival will probably be held from December sixth to eighth. With the theme of convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the film industry, programs comparable to movie screenings, AI conferences, and UNESCO Creative Cities Forum will probably be presented. Specifically, it’s explained that the long run of film and technology will probably be explored by holding discussions with related experts, specializing in movies produced using AI.
First, on the opening ceremony held on the sixth, the movie ‘The Guardian’, produced using Runway’s ‘Zen 3’, will probably be screened because the opening film. As well as, you may see 15 competitive works and seven invited works produced with AI technology.
After the screening, there will probably be a conversation (GV) with the director. During GV hours, real-time AI interpretation solution ‘Event Cat’ will probably be introduced.
Richard Cormier, general manager of the National Film Board of Canada, and Dr. Pat Pataranuthaporn of the MIT Media Lab will participate as judges within the international competition. Director Chae Soo-eung will function a domestic judge.
The primary session of the AI conference highlights the method by which AI technology increases the efficiency of film production and becomes a creative tool. The second session will explore cases and possibilities of creative art production using AI. In the ultimate session, we plan to explore AI policy direction and cooperation measures from a world perspective.
It is predicted that about 200 film producers, directors, AI researchers, academics, and industry officials will take part in the event.
Kim Jin-hae, CEO of the Busan Cinema Center, said, “The Busan International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival will probably be a vital opportunity to explore the long run of the film industry by presenting a brand new paradigm within the convergence of film and technology.” He added, “We hope that this event will open a brand new horizon for creativity.” “I do it,” he said.
Reporter Jang Se-min semim99@aitimes.com
