October 29th, 2025
Casa del Cinema di Trieste
AI-Powered tools for audiovisual production
The first two of a set of three masterclasses scheduled on October 29th and 30th, structured to concretely examine the characteristics and benefits granted AI-powered tools in the production of audiovisual contents. An all-round course, meant to thoroughly analyze the main tools, as well as the lesser-known practices, offered by AI in audiovisual and video game production.
All events will take place in English
Info: forum@sciencefictionfestival.org
10.00 // Masterclass
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Don’t generate, optimize: Artificial Intelligence as a tool for enhancing film production and distribution
Although the automatic generation of audiovisual content is becoming increasingly attractive, these technologies do not meet the technical and quality standards of professional cinema. Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, can be effectively implemented in many strategic phases of the supply chain: from automatic screening and budgeting to shooting schedules, predictive analytics, and synthetic audience testing for distribution. This talk will demonstrate how a mindful use of “non-generative” AI can optimize processes and resources and finally enhance the creative aspects of audiovisual production.
Speaker: Mateusz Miroslaw Lis, Ml/AI Engineer, Orkidee
Mateusz Miroslaw Lis is an ML/AI Engineer specialized in audiovisual technologies and design. Experienced in developing and integrating advanced artificial intelligence solutions within the film and advertising industries. Focused on creating intelligent systems that enhance pre-production processes, enable predictive market analysis, and support synthetic audience simulations. Dedicated to bridging creative disciplines with data-driven innovation to optimize decision-making and production outcomes.
14.30 // Masterclass
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New Horizons: AI and the evolution of audiovisual language
An advanced masterclass consisting of three one-hour sessions, that will analyze in detail how AI has enhanced the evolution of traditional techniques and which tools can already be integrated into the creative workflows. Among the topics covered: how AI can boost the creative process, for example in the pre-visualization of set designs, moods, and storyboards; how virtual production can reconfigure the practice of production design and direction, for example through AI motion capture, LED volumes, and more in general through AI-generated environments; how digital characters can lead to new forms of audiovisual storytelling.
Speaker: Pablo Apiolaza, Creative Technologist, APZmedia
Pablo Apiolazza is a Creative Director, filmmaker, and technology consultant with over 20 years of senior-level production experience spanning advertising, documentary television, and social media content, with a focus on international projects. He’s presently specializing as a Creative Technologist with expertise in Generative AI, leveraging this cutting-edge technology to redefine creative processes and lead innovative, generative-driven projects that blend storytelling with technological artistry.
