Entertainment
Variety and Utopai Studios to host filmmaking innovation panels at TIFF
The invite-only Toronto International Film Festival event will focus on artificial intelligence, storytelling techniques, and emerging production models.
The short version
- Variety and Utopai Studios are holding an invite-only event called Future in Focus on Sept. 12 during the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The program includes spotlight discussions with James McAvoy and Rachel Morrison alongside industry panels on artificial intelligence and production technology.
- Participants will discuss new production methods, artist-focused models, and emerging film industry tools.
Key facts
- The Future in Focus event is scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Variety and Utopai Studios.[Variety]
- James McAvoy will participate in a featured conversation covering his directing and producing work on 'California Schemin'' and his starring role in the film 'Faith'.[Variety]
- Cinematographer and director Rachel Morrison will be featured in a conversation moderated by Variety reporter Angelique Jackson regarding her creative process and her film 'Love of Your Life'.[Variety]
- A panel examining AI, immersive storytelling, and new filmmaking trends will include Stephanie Ahn, Carsten Kurpanek, Liz Garbus, Rebel Wilson, and Basil Iwanyk.[Variety]