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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]

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