The sixth day of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 featured a thought-provoking masterclass titled \u201cThe New AI Cinema: A Discourse on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)\u201d<\/strong>, bringing together eminent voices from technology and cinema to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The panel comprised noted technologist Shri Shankar Ramakrishnan<\/strong>, AI expert Shri V. Muralitharan<\/strong>, and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shri Shekhar Kapur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The session began with Shri Ravi Kottarakara honouring Shekhar Kapur\u2019s pioneering contributions to Indian cinema. He highlighted Kapur\u2019s visionary approach to storytelling and filmmaking, with special mention of the film \u201cMr. India\u201d<\/strong>, celebrated even today for its technical innovation and enduring cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI: The Most Democratic Medium in Film Production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Initiating the discourse, Shri Shekhar Kapur noted that the world has undergone a profound shift with the rise of artificial intelligence. He described AI as \u201cthe most democratic medium for filmmaking\u201d<\/strong>, emphasising that it has dismantled traditional barriers and gatekeeping within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an engaging anecdote, he shared how his cook created a script for Mr. India 2 using ChatGPT, illustrating the accessibility and empowerment AI tools bring to ordinary individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He stated that AI is poised to redefine global cinema<\/strong>, offering unprecedented creative freedom. Noting India\u2019s status as the nation with the world\u2019s largest young population, he expressed confidence that this demographic strength will accelerate India\u2019s leadership in the future of film technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the session, Shri Kapur also explained the distinction between VFX<\/strong> and AI<\/strong>, clarifying that VFX involves creating or manipulating visuals digitally, whereas AI uses machine-learning models to automate, enhance, or generate elements of the filmmaking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technologists Demonstrate AI\u2019s Practical Applications in Filmmaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Technologists Shri Shankar Ramakrishnan<\/strong> and Shri V. Muralitharan<\/strong> elaborated on the wide range of AI tools\u2014such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini\u2014that assist filmmakers in scripting, storyboarding, and designing shot descriptions, including lighting and camera requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The duo showcased their AI-assisted film \u201cThe Turban and The Rock\u201d<\/strong>, written by Raja Rao, explaining how various AI platforms and models were integrated into its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Audience Interaction and Demonstration of AI-Made Films<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During the interactive Q&A session, the panellists highlighted how AI can significantly support documentary filmmaking<\/strong>, archival restoration, and film education. They also screened an AI-generated short documentary titled \u201cThe Lost Legends\u201d<\/strong>, offering audiences a glimpse into the capabilities of emerging creative technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Human Emotion at the Core of Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the rapid advancement of AI, Shri Shekhar Kapur underlined that cinema\u2019s essence lies in human emotion. He remarked that while AI can assist and accelerate processes, real artists remain essential<\/strong> for conveying genuine feeling and depth on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tribute to Dharmendra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The masterclass concluded with a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra<\/strong>, honouring his immense contribution to Indian cinema.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shekhar Kapur Leads Visionary Dialogue on the Future of Cinema #IFFIWood, 25 November 2025 The sixth day of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 featured a thought-provoking masterclass titled \u201cThe New AI Cinema: A Discourse on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)\u201d, bringing together eminent voices from technology and cinema to discuss the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34412"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34412"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34414,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34412\/revisions\/34414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udaen.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/Picture98YA2.jpg\")
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