Okay, here’s a breakdown of the event schedule, pulling out key information. This is organized by time slot, with a summary of the session and the featured guests.
Event Schedule: AI & Storytelling
1–2 p.m.
* Title: Cinematic Authorship in an Era of AI and Virtual Production
* Description: Explores how virtual production and AI impact authorship and creative decision-making for autonomous filmmakers.
* Featuring: Momo Wang (Creator, WINK) and Taryn O’Neill (Writer-director, MythOS)
2:30–3:30 p.m.
* title: The Trust Paradox: Creative Technology Trends shaping Entertainment
* Description: Presentation of the 2026 Webby Trend Report, focusing on the role of trust in the age of generative AI. Followed by a panel discussion.
* Featuring:
* Nick Borenstein (General Manager,the Webby Awards)
* Loren Hammonds (Head of documentary,TIME Studios)
* William D.Caballero (Director/Co-Writer/Producer, TheyDream)
4–5 p.m.
* Title: The Machine Is Not the Artist: The Evolution of Storytelling Across AI, VR, and AR
* Description: Deconstruction of groundbreaking projects using emerging technologies, and a discussion of the continuing importance of human authorship.
* Featuring:
* Eliza McNitt (Director, ANCESTRA, SPHERES)
* Yelena Rachitsky (head of Emerging Formats, meta)
5:30–6:30 p.m.
* Title: Artificial Creativity: The Neuroscience of Imagination in the Intelligence Age
* Description: Examines the difference between AI-generated content and human creativity,exploring the neuroscience of imagination.
* Featuring: Rachel Joy Victor (Strategist and Designer,Founder,Interphase)
7–8 p.m.
* Title: Dear upstairs Neighbors: Exploring Artist-Driven,AI-Assisted expressionistic Animation
* Description: Screening and discussion of the short film Dear Upstairs Neighbors,showcasing AI-assisted animation workflows.
* Featuring:
* Connie He (Director, Dear Upstairs Neighbors)
* Yung Spielburg (Composer, Dear Upstairs Neighbors)
* Cassidy Curtis (Supervising Animator, Dear Upstairs Neighbors)
* Sarah Rumbley (VFX Supervisor, Dear Upstairs Neighbors)
* Moderator: Márcia Mayer (Producer, dear Upstairs Neighbors)
8:30–10:30 p.m.
* title: Whispers: An Interactive Murder Mystery Experience
* description: Interactive murder mystery experience using AI-driven narrative. Includes food/refreshments and insights into generative interactive storytelling.
* Featuring:
* Bernie Su (Creator and Showrunner, Artificial, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries)
* Stephen Piron (CEO, pickford AI)
* Harrison Sanborn (Producer, Product Manager, Pickford AI)
* Stephen A. Chang (Actor, The Last of Us Part II, Bosch: Legacy)
