Film Director Harnesses AI Tools Despite Creative Industry Controversy

What Happened

The director of the three-hour Dracula-inspired film “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” told WIRED he thinks AI is “gross and slimy,” yet he incorporated artificial intelligence during the movie’s development process. Despite strong personal and industry-wide misgivings about AI’s role in creative work, the director used various AI tools for storyboarding, pitching, and visualizing concepts. This decision reflects the growing presence of AI in Hollywood, as filmmakers, even skeptics, experiment with new technologies to speed up production and pitch ideas more effectively.

Why It Matters

The creative sector continues to debate the ethics and potential impact of AI on filmmaking and artistic jobs. As directors and studios cautiously embrace AI, the boundaries between human and machine creativity are being tested. Read more in our AI News Hub