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InnoAsia 2026: Where Cinema Meets AI
26 Aug
Summary
- Busan Film Market program explores film and emerging tech intersection.
- New competition links brands with filmmakers to create narrative films.
- AI and technology firms collaborate with content creators at the event.
InnoAsia 2026, part of the Busan International Film Festival, is set to explore the convergence of film and emerging technology. The program will feature collaborations between technology giants like Amazon Web Services and Google DeepMind, alongside content companies and startups. This initiative aims to foster the co-evolution of cinema and technology.
A new competition, Cinema by Brand 2026, co-hosted by ACFM and Innocean, will select filmmakers to create narrative short films based on brand messages. Winners will receive production funding and their films will be screened internationally.
Key technology participants include AWS, Google DeepMind, and Netflix's Eyeline Studios, while France's Atlas V and various Korean studios will represent content production. Several sessions will delve into AI's impact on filmmaking, including discussions on AI animation and virtual production.
The event will also host the InnoAsia Startup Demo Jam, where nine companies will pitch AI, virtual production, and digital-asset technologies to investors. A Cinematic AI conference will spotlight advancements in AI animation and filmmaking ecosystems.
InnoAsia 2026 is scheduled to run from October 10-13 at Exhibition Center 2, BEXCO in Busan. It coincides with the 31st Busan International Film Festival (October 6-15) and the 21st Asian Contents & Film Market (October 10-13).
