TOKYO
AUGUST 02
NODE HALL
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Where human craftsmanship
meets technology.
TRUSTED BY
The Tokyo AI Film Festival is Japan’s first international celebration of responsible AI use in cinema.
Hosted by LocalHost Japan, the festival will take place in Tokyo on August 2nd, Sunday, bringing together 300+ independent filmmakers, studios, and storytellers from around the world.
Panelists
パネリスト
Bessho Tetsuya
Actor
Representative, International Short Film Festival SSFF & ASIA
Starring roles in "ULTRAMAN" and "Godzilla vs. Mothra"
Shakun Batra
Director / Screenwriter
IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Award winner
Filmfare Award winner
Karan Anshuman
Director
International Emmy Award winner
Best Director, Indian Television Academy Awards
Jury
陪審団
Ram Madhvani
Director / Writer / Producer
One of India's most celebrated filmmakers, Ram is known for Neerja and Aarya. His work continues to set the benchmark for powerful, emotionally driven storytelling.
National Award Winner
International Emmy Nominee
2× Cannes Lions
Director, Neerja
Creator, Aarya
Inoue Hiroaki
Anime Producer
Co-Founder and Former Vice President of GAINAX
Veteran anime producer known for works including Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise, Gunbuster, and Perfect Blue.
Gainax Co-founder
Veteran Anime Producer
Stephan Bugaj
Director / Screenwriter
A former Pixar executive, Stephan works at the intersection of AI and filmmaking, exploring how technology can empower, not replace, creative storytelling.
Emmy Award Winner
Former Pixar Executive
SVP GenAI, JioStar
Director, The Seeker
Soumik Sen
Writer / Director / Filmmaker
An award-winning filmmaker, writer, and musician, Soumik is known for stories that blend emotion, culture, and cinematic craft.
National Award Winner
Director, Gulaab Gang
Creator, Jubilee
Writer & Musician
Neeraj Singh
Screenwriter / Creative director
An acclaimed writer and director, Neeraj is known for compelling stories that continue to influence Indian cinema and beyond.
60+ Awards
2 X Cannes Lion
Screenwriter: Nil Battey Sannata, Hindi Medium, Varanasi, KBC
Aman Moroney
Music Composer, Producer and Mixer
Award-winning music producer, songwriter, and mix engineer, Aman has worked with Coldplay, Rihanna, Tyla, and James Fauntleroy across global pop and contemporary music.
Worked with Coldplay & Rihanna
Collaborated with Tyla
Film & Pop Music Producer
Coke Studio Contributor
Verena Puhm
Founder & CEO – Matriarch Studios
Verena is a pioneer in AI film production, helping studios and creators unlock new possibilities through emerging creative technologies.
Former Head of Dream Lab LA, Luma AI
Featured in Forbes
Featured in The Hollywood Reporter
AI Film Pioneer
Karan Shah
Producer & Creative Executive
A producer and creative executive, Karan has worked with Plan B, A24, MGM, Dirty Films, and Excel Entertainment, exploring the future of storytelling through film and AI.
Producer & Creative Executive
A24, MGM & Dirty Films
AI Storytelling Advocate
Film Development Leader
Michal Jan Owerczuk
Film Director & AI Production Architect
Mike combines filmmaking with AI to build creative tools and production workflows that help storytellers embrace the next generation of cinema.
FOUNDER, WARSAW GLITCH
DIRECTOR
AI SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Michael Mitchell
Director / AI Filmmaker / Producer
Michael is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Phantom X, where he combines traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge AI workflows.
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Co-Founder, Phantom X
AI Storytelling Pioneer
Abi Varghese
Director / Editor / Producer
Abi is a filmmaker known for creating memorable stories across streaming and cinema, while continuing to explore new creative frontiers.
Director
Streaming Originals Creator
International Filmmaker
Creative Storyteller
Avi Glick
Director / Writer / Editor
A filmmaker and creative leader exploring the future of storytelling through film and technology. Avi is passionate about helping the next generation of creators push creative boundaries.
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Founder, CineHUB
Creative Educator
AI Storytelling Advocate
Max Balter
FILM Director / Producer
Max helps bring ambitious creative projects to life, combining production expertise with a passion for innovation in filmmaking.
Executive Producer
International Productions
Creative Innovator
Film Industry Leader
Tom Thudiyanplackal
producer and cinematographer
Founder of The How And The Why, Tom helps filmmakers understand AI production while mentoring the next generation of storytellers.
Founder, The How And The Why
AI Filmmaker
Creative Educator
Community Builder
Anupam Sidhant
Creative Director / Writer
Filmmaker and co-founder of Bombay Locale, Anupam creates stories that blend advertising, cinema, and digital culture.
Co-Founder, Bombay Locale
Filmmaker
Creative Director
Storytelling Entrepreneur
Noah Wagner
Director / Writer / Editor
Noah explores the intersection of filmmaking, AI, and creative technology, helping shape the future of cinematic storytelling.
Filmmaker
AI Creative Technologist
Innovation Leader
Storytelling Advocate
Stephen Gibler
Producer / Writer
Stephen combines decades of filmmaking experience with AI innovation, helping creators navigate the future of film production.
Producer
AI Educator
Creative Technologist
Industry Mentor
Best Overall Film
¥1,000,000
Best Storytelling
¥500,000
Best USE of AI
¥300,000
16:30
Reception Opens
18:00
Opening Remarks
18:15
Introduction to AI Filmmaking
18:30
Panel Discussion: Japan, the World, and the Future of AI Cinema
19:00
Film Screenings
20:10
10-minute Break
20:20
Awards Ceremony
20:40
Closing Remarks
Team
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