The Tribeca Film Festival is set to make history by showcasing five short films produced using OpenAI’s video generation AI, Sora. This marks the first time AI-generated films will be featured at the prestigious festival, highlighting the innovative potential of Artificial Intelligence in filmmaking.
Bloomberg reported that the festival commissioned OpenAI to produce short films with five notable filmmakers, including Nikyatu Jusu, Reza Sixo Safai, Bonnie Discepolo, Ellie Foumbi, and Michaela Ternasky-Holland, to see “how these filmmakers are extending their creativity with Sora.”
With this news going online, this is what film enthusiasts have to say!
Every director should boycott this festival
— Brooklyndian (@timmrush) May 31, 2024
Sora, a text-to-video AI Model, enables filmmakers to create short films by transforming textual prompts into visual narratives. This technology represents a major advancement in AI capabilities, moving beyond the generation of short video clips to creating extended visual content with complex features.
Wow. A whole category for stolen art. Amaze.
— unquiet (@theunquietbard) May 31, 2024
Sora can generate videos up to 60 seconds long, featuring unique camera movements, interactive subjects, and complex background elements. However, Sora cannot currently generate audio for conversations and is restricted from creating content related to sexual acts or violence.
Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, emphasized the festival’s commitment to storytelling and innovation
She said, “Sometimes these stories come to us as a feature film, an immersive experience, a piece of art, or even an AI-generated short film,” Rosenthal said in her statement. “I can’t wait to see what this group of fiercely creative Tribeca alumni come up with.”
Brad Lightcap, COO of OpenAI, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the filmmakers’ creativity and the potential improvements for Sora as a tool for creators.
He said, “It’s great to see how these filmmakers are extending their creativity with Sora, and we are honored for their works to debut at the Tribeca Festival. We are excited about their short films and eager to learn how we can make Sora a better tool for all creatives.
The use of AI in filmmaking has sparked discussions about the industry’s future. While many filmmakers embrace generative AI, concerns remain about its impact on human creativity and job security within the industry.
Tribeca Film Festival is a huge disappointment! In addition to the founder and co-founder being Zionists, are they still going to premiere a film with an ab*ser and now are they also going to premiere short films with AI? they should be ashamed. #tribeca2024
BOYCOTT TRIBECA
— Nick (@pipcara_) June 1, 2024
Recent controversies, such as the unauthorized use of Scarlett Johansson’s voice by an AI model, have underscored the need for stringent regulations and ethical considerations.
The five AI-generated films will be premiered at the Tribeca Film Center Screening Room on June 15, 2024. Following the screenings, a discussion session with the filmmakers will explore the integration of AI in film production and its potential to revolutionize the industry.
@Tribeca there’s still time to realize this is the worst idea ever. This will hurt the film industry so bad and this will be the end of you
— Florian François (@FeF_Florian) May 31, 2024
The Tribeca Film Festival’s inclusion of AI-generated films marks a massive milestone in the intersection of technology and art, highlighting both the creative possibilities and ethical challenges of integrating AI into the film industry.
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