Variety and Adobe to host panel on AI in film at Sundance

The Variety media organization will present three Adobe-sponsored panels featuring industry professionals at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Event Overview: The panels will be hosted at the Adobe House on January 24-25, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and industry experts to discuss creative processes and emerging technologies.

• The first panel examines the making of “Bubble & Squeak,” featuring producer-actor Steven Yeun, director Evan Twohy, producer Christina Oh, and actors Himesh Patel and Sarah Goldberg
• Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson will moderate this deep dive into the creative and technical aspects of Twohy’s debut feature

Innovative Format: The “Editors on Editors” series introduces a new approach to discussing film editing through intimate conversations between accomplished professionals.

• Three pairs of editors will engage in fireside chats about their decision-making processes in shaping film narratives
• Participants include editors from films like “Heightened Scrutiny,” “Jimpa,” “Sugar Babies,” “Bunnylover,” “The Legend of Ochi,” and “Opus”
• Sessions will be moderated by Variety’s Angelique Jackson and Adobe’s Meagan Keane

Technology Focus: The final panel will explore artificial intelligence’s impact on filmmaking, featuring perspectives from both creative and technical experts.

• Participants include Dave Clark from Promise, Adobe’s Meagan Keane, filmmaker Paul Trillo, AGBO’s Angela Russo-Otstot, and Emmy-winning director Jason Zada
• Variety’s executive editor Brent Lang will moderate the discussion about AI’s influence on the film industry

Distribution and Access: The panel discussions will reach audiences beyond the festival through multiple channels.

• Coverage will be available on Variety.com and the publication’s social media platforms after the events
• Interested parties can register to attend the sessions in person at Sundance

Looking Ahead: These panels represent a significant intersection of traditional filmmaking expertise and emerging technologies, highlighting how the industry continues to evolve while maintaining focus on core creative processes. The inclusion of AI discussions alongside traditional craft conversations suggests a balanced approach to embracing new tools while preserving established filmmaking practices.