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Kassovitz: AI is Cinema's Future, Copyright Be Damned
22 Apr
Summary
- Director Mathieu Kassovitz champions AI as cinema's next great artistic tool.
- He dismisses copyright concerns, calling it an outdated concept.
- Kassovitz is establishing an AI film studio in Paris to cut costs.
Mathieu Kassovitz, acclaimed director of "La Haine," is embracing artificial intelligence as the future of filmmaking. He declared AI as "the last artistic tool we need" and provocatively dismissed copyright issues, stating "Fuck copyright." Kassovitz anticipates the emergence of "AI superstars" with millions of followers within a few years, capable of direct interaction with audiences.
This strong endorsement of AI comes despite the Cannes Film Festival's recent ban on AI in its competition. Kassovitz believes concerns about AI-generated characters lacking soul or emotion will fade. He is also establishing an AI film studio in Paris, akin to George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic, to lower production expenses. His upcoming film, "The Beast is Dead," will leverage AI, reducing its visual effects budget from an estimated $50-60 million to $25 million.
Hollywood is increasingly investing in AI, seeing its potential for cheaper and more creative productions. However, critics fear job losses for artists and a lack of emotional depth. Kassovitz countered copyright arguments by noting cinema's history of borrowing and transforming existing works. He also acknowledged the need for legal solutions regarding the use of copyrighted material for AI training.
