Directors embrace AI to bypass studio giants and enable mid-budget films
nordicinst · x · 2026-08-16
The Guardian reports how AI is transforming the film industry by enabling mid-budget productions to bypass traditional studio constraints. Backed by Google, Disney, and VCs, AI studio Promise uses generative models to create backgrounds, VFX, and synthetic performers. While directors like Nolan criticize the tech and unions fear job losses, the trend allows filmmakers to take creative risks with smaller budgets, blending Nordic grit with Hollywood vibes.
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