What is Timur Bekmambetov's new AI system?

Timur Bekmambetov, a Kazakh filmmaker, has developed an AI system called Stanislavsky that can generate highly realistic digital actors.

How will Bekmambetov use this AI technology in his films?

Bekmambetov plans to use the Stanislavsky AI system in his upcoming films 'Mercy' and 'The Man With a Shattered World', with the latter being almost entirely AI-generated.

What is the story behind 'The Man With a Shattered World'?

'The Man With a Shattered World' is a film based on the story of a Soviet soldier's recovery from a brain injury, which Bekmambetov sees as paralleling the process of 'reprogramming' AI.

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Kazakh Filmmaker Pioneers Lifelike AI Performances

12 Nov

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Timur Bekmambetov develops AI system to create authentic digital actors
AI-generated film 'Mercy' to be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
Upcoming film 'The Man With a Shattered World' to be almost entirely AI-generated

Kazakh Filmmaker Pioneers Lifelike AI Performances

In the past two days, Kazakh filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov has unveiled his latest innovation: an AI system called Stanislavsky that can create highly realistic digital actors. Bekmambetov, known for the 2008 Angelina Jolie action film 'Wanted', has spent over a decade and $5 million developing this technology.

The Stanislavsky system uses a method acting approach to train AI, allowing it to generate characters that display genuine emotion and nuanced performances. Bekmambetov plans to leverage this technology in his upcoming films, including the thriller 'Mercy' starring Chris Pratt, which will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. Even before shooting began, Bekmambetov used the AI to create a mockup version of 'Mercy' and present it to the studio, reducing the need for extensive feedback during production.