Framing the Future

Join us for "Framing the Future" from May 19–21, 2025 – an exclusive three-day seminar series exploring storytelling and AI, designed for AFI Fellows, Faculty, Staff and Alums hosted on the AFI Campus.

The series will feature visionary leaders at the forefront of storytelling and technology, including Moran Cerf (Neuroscientist and Professor, Columbia Business School), Rebecca Barkin (Co-Founder and CEO, Lamina1), Prem Akkaraju (CEO, Stability AI), Rob Bredow (SVP, Creative Innovation, Digital Production & Technology at Lucasfilm Ltd.) and Yelena Rachitsky (Head of Emerging Formats, Meta) among others shaping the future of filmmaking.

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The Storyteller Behind the Tech

Yelena Rachitsky, Head of Emerging Formats at Meta
In conversation with Dean Susan Ruskin
Monday, May 19 at 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. PT
Location: Mark Goodson Screening Room

AI Tools for Film

Moran Cerf & Colleagues from Columbia Business School
Monday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. PT
Location: Mark Goodson Screening Room

The Future of Story

Rebecca Barkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Lamina1
In conversation with Moran Cerf & Dean Susan Ruskin
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT
Location: Mark Goodson Screening Room

Artist-Driven Innovation

Rob Bredow, SVP, Creative Innovation, Digital Production & Technology at Lucasfilm Ltd.
In Conversation with Dean Susan Ruskin
Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. PT
Location: Mark Goodson Screening Room

AI & Film: What's Changing and What's Not

Prem Akkaraju, CEO of Stability AI
In Conversation with Dean Susan Ruskin
Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PT
Location: Mark Goodson Screening Room

RSVP is required – seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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