A Brief Film Series Investigating AI in Cinema

It’s fascinating to reflect on some of our favorite films about the future and envision the worlds they imagined. Watching “Star Trek” episodes as a kid, I remember being completely captivated by their communicators – the idea that a small handheld device could instantly connect you with someone miles away. Now, holding my mobile phone, what once seemed futuristic is ubiquitous and has forever altered social norms.

Movies have similarly influenced the popular imagination and technological development of AI. As AI transitions from science fiction to our everyday lives, narrative films provide a unique platform to explore how we aspire to coexist with this technology.

To inspire this new wave of cinematic exploration, we’re excited to launch AI on Screen, a short film program in collaboration with Range Media Partners. Over the next 18 months, we’ll commission original narratives by visionary filmmakers that delve into the complex relationship between humanity and AI. We’re seeking stories that resonate on a human level, exploring the emotional and ethical dilemmas that arise when we intertwine our lives with intelligent machines.