Cinema and AI

AI is transforming filmmaking — and Cinema + AI is the trusted weekly channel covering what it means for the future of movies, storytelling, and creative work. Hosted by Jim Lounsbury, we cut through the hype and fear with clear, independent journalism at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cinema. Every week, we break down the biggest AI filmmaking news: which studios are adopting AI tools, which filmmakers are pushing back, what the new rules mean for creators, and how the technology is actually reshaping how films get made — from screenwriting and pre-visualisation to VFX, editing, dubbing, virtual production, distribution, and beyond. Find us at https://cinemaandaipodcast.com 🎬 WHAT WE COVER AI cinema news and industry analysis — from Hollywood to Bollywood, Cannes to China AI filmmaking tools and workflows — Runway, Sora, Kling, ElevenLabs, and emerging platforms AI in VFX, visual effects, and post-production — what's changing and who's affected AI screenwriting and script generation — copyright, authorship, and the future of the writer AI acting, deepfakes, and digital likeness — consent, protection, and regulation AI animation and generative video — from Pixar-style features to micro-dramas The ethics of AI in film — job displacement, creative ownership, and the "made by human" movement AI film copyright and legal explainers — who owns AI-generated content? Interviews and deep dives with filmmakers navigating the AI transition Coverage of Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, the Oscars, and major industry events 📌 WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FOR Whether you're a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, VFX artist, actor, animator, film student, educator, or simply someone who loves movies and wants to understand where cinema is heading — this channel is for you. We cover AI in film for both industry professionals and curious audiences who want reliable, balanced reporting on one of the biggest shifts in entertainment history. 🔔 NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. We publish weekly news drops (5–10 minutes), deep dives and explainers (10–20 minutes), and daily Shorts pulling the most important moments from each episode. SPONSORS Filmfore.com - an online curation, discovery and distribution marketplace for short films and vertical micro-dramas.

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  Cannes 2026: The Week Cinema Split in Two

  Jun 2, 202616 minS1

  <p>The film industry reached a tipping point in one building: the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The festival officially banned generative AI-driven films from competing for the Palme d'Or, even as the Cannes Film...

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