James Hagger

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬: 𝐀𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐯𝐬. 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 I attended both of these festivals and I was shocked to see the stark contrast between them: 𝐀𝐈 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 💑 inclusive and open for new collaborations 🥇 First edition of this festival ✨ Hub of innovation 🌐 International genAI talents 🧠 Great storytellers from outside the traditional film industry 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 📅 Last year: entire pavilion dedicated to AI in filmmaking 🚨 This year: only two panels on AI (legal aspects and AI as risk/opportunity) 📉 This shows a shift in focus within the German film industry 🔄 Organizers justified this by saying last year’s focus on innovation was enough The irony is palpable... Sure, it’s important to celebrate past achievements, but innovation doesn’t stop. It’s a continuous journey, and it’s crucial for the industry to keep pace with technological advancements. The change in focus within just one year is not just sad but concerning. Certain institutions don't seem to realize how groundbreaking this new technology will be for the industry. We must ask ourselves: Is the German film industry losing touch with current developments in AI? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞: 💡Incorporate More Panels and Workshops: Regularly feature panels and workshops on AI in filmmaking to keep the conversation and learning ongoing. 🤝 Foster Collaboration: Encourage collaborations between traditional filmmakers and AI innovators to blend classic storytelling techniques with cutting-edge technology. 🎓 Educational Initiatives: Implement educational programs and mentorship opportunities that allow traditional filmmakers to learn about AI and vice versa. 🌱 Support Emerging Talents: Create platforms and opportunities for emerging storytellers from the AI field to showcase their work and gain feedback from seasoned industry professionals. The AI Film Festival in Amsterdam showcased great storytellers from outside the traditional film industry. While they still have a lot to learn, they are on a promising path towards the future. #AI #FilmIndustry #Innovation #Storytelling #FilmFestivals #FilmfestMünchen #AIFilmfestivalAmsterdam #GenerativeAI #genAI

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I am gutted that I could not get to the Fortiche Production presentation at #Annecy2024 yesterday. Thankfully! Their marketing and social media team are killing it today, so make sure you follow them and watch the new trailer for Riot Games #LeagueOfLegends videogame spin-off, #Arcane Season 2, which will drop on Netflix everywhere this #November. However! It is this announcement from their panel that has me really intrigued and excited. Fortiche announced their first #original #feature film #PenelopeOfSparta which promises to “utilize the studio’s unique graphic signature — mixing 2D with a painted visual made in 3D — that won over fans worldwide and garnered critical acclaim as showcased in Arcane.” However! What most grabbed my attention was this takeaway from the press announcement… “As part of its early development priorities, Fortiche has partnered with Parrot Analytics to ensure a strong basis for the development of Penelope of Sparta. Insights gathered have shown substantial growth in global demand for both Greek mythology and science fiction genres, with increases of 113% and 31% respectively, in particular among the 15-24 year-old audience segment.” I bang on a lot about utilizing a data-led approach to production and development. For me Fortiche are first and foremost artists and storytellers. Creative people should not fear leveraging audience data and insights to help them make decisions about what stories they choose to tell. I attended the Kasagi Labo press conference today at Annecy, and this group of entrepreneurs, creators, producers and marketing experts are taking a similar approach to develop a new, global audiences for original animated feature films, and to leverage the power of the audience and the data to enable investors to make smart and less risky choices moving forward. #data #analytice #production #development #story #film #television #streaming #anime #animation #shorts #pilots #france #japan #investment https://lnkd.in/exfsK7QM

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flashback, stunning work :) #trailer #trailermusic #musicsupervisror #trailerhouse #editor #film #tv #classical #neoclassical #music #score #musicsupervision

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G.I. Joe : Destroying the Eiffel Tower | Digital Domain In 2008, I had the opportunity to oversee the FX work for the Eiffel Tower Destruction scene in G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra at Digital Domain. The CG tower had to be very detailed to hold up at IMAX resolutions so we decided on a procedural approach. The resulting data was too heavy to fit into any of our 3D packages and could only be rendered using deep shadows since our hardware didn't have enough memory to handle raytracing. We used a modular approach to constructing the pipeline, with a multi stage recursive python workflow that generated all Houdini and Nuke files procedurally, while a Renderman DSO took care of the render overrides. This approach allowed us to erode and destroy geometry of any size. The first time we launched the script, tens of thousands of sub processes were created too quickly, crashing the render farm and the network for the rest of the day. This work was presented at Siggraph in 2009. https://lnkd.in/gaPT2cb7 Thanks to Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis, Darren Hendler, Daniel Maskit, Atsushi Ikarashi, Ryo Sakaguchi , Karl Kohlman, Andrew Paules and the rest of the amazing team for a memorable experience.

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Fiilin Good Films teases projects ahead of Annecy 💬 📍We’re in #Annecy from June 11th to 14th - Please DM to book a meeting! Presenting a diverse lineup of #animation projects with unique themes, styles, and genres, showcasing our commitment to creative storytelling and innovative narratives.   #Projects 1-3 (of 6) ✅ Code name ‘Just Us’: An anime-inspired adult series. A cynical young woman’s only friend is a woman with a cognitive impairment. They share a distrust of other people. A demon takes advantage of their worldview, changing reality to match the picture of the world that exists in the mind of the cognitively impaired friend. ‘Other people’ become violent monsters and, though there is rare beauty in this world, things need to go back to normal. But can the cynical young woman undo the poisonous philosophy she has been filling her friend’s head with for years? ✅ Code name ‘Happy?’: An animated sitcom about a Finnish family trying to sabotage their country’s public services. The most quoted Finnish poet of all time, Eino Leino, wrote, ‘Happiness does not withstand the gaze of others.’ Yet Finland is constantly rated as the happiest place in the world. The Onnela family believe these facts don’t sit well together. They are shocked that Finland should allow itself to show its happiness on the world stage and risk losing it. So, in preparation for the next world happiness index assessment, they will protect Finland’s happiness by sabotaging it in every relevant metric. The nation’s happiness will be saved by making the place intolerable to live in. ✅ Code name ‘Brother’s Keeper’: A feature-length comedy about escaping death! This rather insane adventure finds ways to make the bleakest subject hilarious. A young orphan boy suffering chronic illness decides he wants to be euthanised and has found the entire medical establishment eager to oblige. But his older brother does not accept this turn of events and manages to whisk him away to a land without death. Even the boy’s chronic pain seems to recede but there is a catch: the pain might come back. And if you stay too long in this world you won’t be able to go home, meaning you could be in chronic pain for all eternity. Err… haha! (Seriously though, it is a comedy!) ➡ Read the about all the projects: https://lnkd.in/d5FwFmTn * Please note that the “code names” of the projects are not the final titles. #fiilingoodfilms #annecy2024 #mifa2024

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Ever wonder what happens when art becomes a mirror for your soul? ✨🎨 Art isn't just something we see; it's something we "experience"! Recently, I had the incredible privilege of leading an immersive art journey in the studio of Virginie Rasmont. This wasn’t a typical art discovery—this was an exploration into the very depths of creativity and self-awareness. 🌌 What if I told you that when you look at a painting, you're not just seeing colors and shapes? What you’re really seeing is a projection of your own mind—your thoughts, memories, and emotions. 🎭 Each interaction with art is deeply personal, revealing layers of yourself that you might not even know existed. During this session, participants didn’t just view Virginie’s artwork; they "entered" it! Through a blend of sound therapy, visualizations, and hypnosis, they tapped into heightened states of consciousness, unlocking creativity and insights that may have been buried deep within. 🧠✨ The result? Profound personal discoveries, moments of emotional release, and a sense of creative liberation. This experience reminds us of the transformative power of art! It’s not just about interpreting what’s on the canvas—it’s about exploring the infinite layers of meaning that reside within each of us. By engaging with art in this deeper, more mindful way, we unlock a wellspring of creative potential that can inspire every aspect of our lives—from innovation in business to personal growth. 🚀 As we navigate the complexities of our world, our ability to harness this creativity is more vital than ever. Whether you're an artist, a leader, or simply someone on a journey of self-discovery, I challenge you to see art not just as something to be admired, but as a powerful tool for transformation. 🌟 #creativity #hypnosis #art

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Are you still wondering why you're drawn to the wrong people? 🚩 Let's dive together in this fascinating topic and discover the reasons why we ignore our intuition and body signals ! Join the Online Premiere of "Beyond Boundaries- Awakening your Psychic Powers" this Thursday, September 19th at 1 PM PST, 4 PM EST 🇺🇸, 9 PM BST 🇬🇧, 10 PM CET 🇪🇺, or September 20th at 6 AM AEST 🇦🇺 for the second out of 15 powerful episodes! This is your chance to uncover the hidden patterns that keep us trapped in unhealthy cycles. 📅 Agenda: ⏳ 10 minutes – Introduction 🎬 60 minutes – Documentary 🗨️ 30 minutes – Open Panel Did you know that 85% of people who ignore red flags in a relationship later report feeling regret for not trusting their gut instinct? 🚩 Say " YES" in the comments or head to :https://lnkd.in/euSjwsQB to RSVP and join ! ☀ See You this Thursday! ☀ #ToxicRelationships #RedFlags #TrustYourGut #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #Intuition #EmotionalHealing #BreakTheCycle #RelationshipAdvice

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Movie Flashback: French director, Claude Lelouch, talks about his approach to film making and two of his most famous films, Les Uns et Les Autres (Bolero) and A Man and A Woman, in this audio interview:

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This is a very misleading article that was posted after the Festival de Cannes Film Festival. I've written about this subject many times before but this article is so wrong. I was in Cannes and went to this presentation, where three countries, Italy, Spain and France had chosen certain producers to resell their original films for "remakes". This is a sad concept that while some of these films did okay in their native country, most of them were not good but they are trying to repackage them and sell their story or "log line". One example that's highlighted in this article and I can attest to it is that in this presentation, the producer from the Italian film called Gloria! said that the film was in the Berlin Competition 2024 (which is not hard to get into like Cannes or Venice) and is an incredible story. I went to the screening in Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2024 with a European film producer and we both walked out halfway through the movie and thought it was horrible. It even received a 0 from a critic on the panel. So they are repackaging stuff that couldn't sell in their own country and now trying to sell it somewhere else. There's a line in this article that states that "a remake is so much more than a copy". Unfortunately, the successful "remakes" of films that have done well in the past have been because the original film was great because the story was great, the directing,acting, cinematography, music. etc were great. And the remakes of these films Untouchables, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the Guilty and others were exact copies of the original film made with recognizable US actors. By the way, if you saw the original films, you would walk away to say they were incredible films and usually someone from the original film's career took off after. How sad is it that we can't watch the original International (foreign language) films that were amazing because we don't want to watch or enjoy watching them because of annoying subtitles or horrible dubbing. But now there is new AI technology today that you can watch an International film with no subtitles and no dubbing that fully "syncs" English into the original film where you think that original International film was English..www.adaptentertainment.com https://lnkd.in/eVmjVHNx #film #foreignfilm #movies #remakes

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So! There's a lot of anger from some members of the #animation #community regarding Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy including a #short #film that incorporates some #AI elements. There's a lot of anger from animation professionals in general. It's easy to understand why. We are experiencing record layoffs, cost-cutting, finished projects being shelved, and what looks like big, irreversible decisions being made by companies that seem to be severely lacking in good corporate governance, common sense or social responsibility. It's horrendous and I understand why folks are frustrated. Add on top of it #genAI and what looks like the slow moving normalisation and acceptance of it by the establishment including #AnnecyFestival, and you have a recipe for a very big push back. What do you think about this #Annecy #AI story? https://lnkd.in/eZWp7MZs).

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Day 4 and the fourth film in the list of ten that I shared with my collaborators before making L'IMPOSTEUR DU 16 RUE RAVIGNAN – BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE). This one is a little different because I decided to add it to the list after I had finished writing the screenplay. Only later did I notice the similarities of both movies being about actors who have troubling inner voices, and which also function as a loving critique of the entertainment industry. In general, I think Birdman is an excellent film, one that features virtuoso filmmaking techniques that never overtake the strong performances at the film's center – an impressive feat. Birdman simulates that the entire runtime is in one, unbroken take (cleverly hidden with invisible cuts). In order to pull off this illusion, the film is composed of long (generally 15 to 20 minute) sequences, and considering the complexity of the production, it really brought this stylistic choice to a new level. Technically, this approach came at the peak of when “unbroken” films were just about to become passé. There had been a few movies before it to pull it off well (Hitchcock's superb effort ROPE) and there had even been a few movies to do authentic one-takes, like RUSSIAN ARK. In terms of L’imposteur, we considered a one-take approach, in order to keep the film's stage play origins at the forefront, but ultimately found this method too limiting with what we wanted to say through the language of cinema. While it was an opportunity to add narrative intention to the one-take, making it more than just a stylistic “stunt,” editing would be too essential to establishing the role of time and space throughout L'imposteur. However, to accentuate Julie's impressive command of the material, we allowed a few sequences to unfold in long, unbroken takes with 0 cuts. This was also an incredible show of skill by DP Bryan Paulson. It was amazing to watch them choreograph and execute these elaborate dances around our Paris apartment set with virtually zero dry runs. Because of both Julie and Bryan's excellence, we were, unbelievably, able to get the shots in only a few takes. And this is really where the play and the film versions merge into one expression, where the strengths of both mediums informed the other. Sometimes when I watch the L'imposteur and it comes to one of these sequences, I'm incredibly impressed, of course, but mainly pleased that they also seem somewhat invisible to a general audience. They, like many other techniques throughout the film, are so organic and understated that they never call attention to themselves. Our ideas, our themes, our performances, our images are all allowed to absorb you. But like the face of a beautiful watch, there are many gears turning underneath. Birdman helped us see another way into similar territory, but reaffirmed our unique and authentic approach – asking the questions we needed to ask, in the style that made L’imposteur a whole world unto itself. ❤️🎞🧩

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Mastering VFX: Lip Sync, Dialogue & De-Aging Secrets! Another highlight from my 10-part series: GenAI2 for Content Producers Register for next chapter: https://lnkd.in/eq6Zjw-4

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In line with the inspiring 'Regard de producteur' series, today's spotlight is on William / Quad. A great review that offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the world of production! https://lnkd.in/gUCJMjhe

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Independent Filmmakers: Seize Your Moment! Have you noticed the shift in the Film & TV industry lately? With major union projects on hold, a lot of talented production and post-production professionals are currently out of work. What does this mean for you as an independent filmmaker? It’s a unique opportunity. Think back to the supply and demand surge for essentials in 2020—right now, there's a wealth of skilled professionals available and eager for projects. Many might be more open to negotiating deals that would have been unimaginable just a year ago (as long as it's fair and respectful). This is your chance to bring your vision to life with some of the industry's best talent. Don’t miss out on this moment to elevate your projects and collaborate with experienced professionals who can help make your film or show a success.

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