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AI & Gaming Ignite Lucknow Film Fest
24 Oct
Summary
- Festival explored AI's role in filmmaking and future of gaming.
- Awards honored international filmmakers and emerging talent.
- UP Tourism organized the event to boost media ecosystem.
The 2-day Lucknow Film Festival and Imaginarium 2026, organized by UP Tourism, concluded on Saturday. The event commenced with an AI masterclass, 'AI: The New Canvas', delving into artificial intelligence's application in filmmaking. International animated films were screened, alongside a panel discussion titled 'Level Up: The Future of Gaming' which focused on India's gaming sector.
Festival director Renuka Tandon stated the forum aims to connect traditional cinema with tech-driven storytelling and enhance Uttar Pradesh's media landscape. Awards celebrated international and emerging talents, with 'Slow Dating' receiving the Best Critics' Award and 'Cartapesta' honored as Best Documentary.
'Spring in a Bottle' was recognized as the Best AI-Assisted Film. The festival concluded with a screening of the Oscar-nominated film 'Paro' and an interactive session with its writer, Trupti Vilas Bhoir, highlighting the fusion of creativity and technology.
