Film and AI: The Next Chapter

The accelerating evolution of AI technology has opened unprecedented possibilities in film while also eliciting ethical and creative dilemmas. We will delve into fascinating discussions that span from AI's new role in streamlining production processes to its potential in scriptwriting, editing, and even influencing creative decisions in the movie industry.

In today's episode, we will be featuring a panel discussion from this year's 16th BFF Movie Industry conference, film, and AI The Next Chapter, moderated by Adam Newhouse, principal at Newhouse Ideas. Panelists include Nikki Williams, senior Manager of Production and Development at Nickelodeon, Amelia David, a reporter covering AI for The Verge, Frank Rose, author, Senior Fellow at Columbia University.

Strike: Unraveling The Economics of the Film Industry

In today's episode, we will be featuring a panel discussion from this year's 16th BFF Movie Industry conference, Strike Panel, moderated by Yoko Kohmodo, Producer and Writer and Reunion representative. Panelists include Dani Faith Leonard, Comedy Writer, Filmmaker, Performer, and host of the show Adult Sex Ed., BFF Alumni Kristian Mercado, Film Director and Writer, latest film If You Were the Last, Eric Trenkam, Filmmaker, Professor at Pratt University, and Author. 

The recent strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have not only disrupted the labor landscape but have also triggered a ripple effect throughout the financial corridors of the film industry. This panel aims to dissect the multifaceted economic repercussions these strikes have on film production, distribution, and overall industry sustainability.

Behind the Lens: Exploring the Art of Filmmaking

In today's episode, we will be featuring a panel discussion from this year's 16th BFF Movie Industry conference,  Behind the Lens: Exploring the Art of Filmmaking, moderated by Yoko Komodo, Producer, Writer, and Reunion representative. Panelists include Ramfis Myrthil, film producer, and Nausheen Dadabhoy, film director and cinematographer.