In partnership with the Creative Europe MEDIA program/DG Connect, European Commission
17 November, 13.30-18.00 (12.30 - 17.00 CET, Nordic Hotel Forum Tallinn & Online, with intermission.
13.30 - 15.30 Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
For 631 days, the Ukraine conflict has raged on, casting a somber realization of the long-term strife we now face. Amidst this adversity, how will the European audiovisual, creative, and innovative sectors maintain their spirit of cooperation and solidarity with Ukraine? What lessons have we jointly unearthed, what unforeseen challenges have arisen, and where have we found unexpected successes in the face of our generation's most pressing tragedy?
Industry@Tallinn assembles leading figures from Europe and Ukraine's creative, innovation, and audiovisual spheres, reflecting on the 631 days of unwavering commitment and collaborative growth, spotlighting key takeaways from film funds, innovation collaborations, and Creative Europe MEDIA-supported projects. More broadlyy, the event will explore policy and practical strategies to bolster Ukrainian creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Our focus also extends to the successes birthed during these challenging times. From the evolution of film funds and the inception of innovative business networks and models, to immersive experiences crafted through state-of-the-art storytelling technologies — the war in Ukraine has inspired groundbreaking financial and artistic collaborations. These endeavors have not only resulted in novel business ventures but have also touched countless souls, narrating the profound tales of the conflict through unparalleled artistic lenses.
16.00 - 18.00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Amid an ongoing boom of generative AI and its “consumer explosion,” as Sequoia put out in their recent report, the landscape of film, media, and the entertainment sector is profoundly transforming in Europe and globally as unique challenges and opportunities for the industry are emerging. On the upside, generative AI tools aim to give unprecedented creative opportunities for filmmakers, producers, performers, and the industry at large. Yet, on the downside, the unclear backdrop of rights, ethics, and best practices of using AI content for copyrights, financing, training, and policy hinders the implementation of the potential to benefit the ecosystem.
The Industry Innovation Forum, the flagship executive insight summit, organized by Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event during the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, will spearhead the region’s first large-scale debate on AI’s impact across the entertainment sectors.
Organized in partnership with the Creative Europe Media program, the mini-summit brings together an unprecedented selection of the world’s leading AI filmmakers, content creators, and producers, AI platform visionaries and developers, Ethics and Policy Experts, acclaimed industry executives, and veterans to present, debate, and unlock the potential and pitfalls of the gen AI boom in Europe and beyond.
The summit takes place onsite and online on 17th November 2023, from 15.30 - 18.30 Tallinn time (14.30 to 17.30 Central European Time), in Nordic Hotel Forum, along the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2023 of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Check the Industry Innovation Forum Catalogue here
The opening keynote by celebrated futurist and media strategist Sander Saar looks into the generative AI revolution beyond buzzwords giving a 360-degree view of the gen AI landscape from the perspective of technology, business models and overall impact to the transformation of the creative and entertainment business. In his keynote, Sander will address both the democratizing opportunities of gen AI, zoom into some of the most viable use cases of AI in the content industry, and explore how gen AI will shape the film and entertainment ecosystem shortly.
With AI tools emerging at groundbreaking speeds, how to ensure fair and ethical use of the technology in the entertainment sector? How can we harness its power for creative and business use cases while securing identity rights and ethical applications in an AI ecosystem that runs ahead of the industry’s steering groups and regulators?
Anna Bulakh, Head of Ethics and Partnerships at Respeecher, Ukraine, founded a synthetic audio startup that has generated voices for some of the most known European and US entertainment franchises, she has recently emerged as one of the leading experts of AI ethics globally for the entertainment industry.
In her session, Anna will give a hands-on overview of the key challenges related to the adoption of AI in the entertainment and film industry, as well as a practical framework for how filmmakers, producers, and policymakers can address issues such as fear of implementation and protection of image rights, and community-driven standards, while reaping the benefits what AI brings to the industry.
With the Venice Film Festival seeing the unveiling of three AI-powered films and AI-focused film festivals launching across the globe, AI tools are finding their way into production workflows and studio business models.
The session looks into pioneering cases from Europe and beyond through the lens of a film director, an AI artist a producer, and a post-production supervisor to explore best practices, limitations, and warnings ahead.
What’s Hot and What is Not in Europe’s IP and gaming industry, especially in Franchise and licensing. Hear from the leaders of Europe’s gaming industry power players.
What are the key trends, concerns, and opportunities, especially for the independent sector with the ongoing SAG Aftra strikes in the US and its global impact, the announced platform regulation initiatives in Europe, and the overall cooling of the entertainment landscape?
The closing fireside chat looks at the turbulent state of the global and European film industry through the lens of one of the most acclaimed female executives in the history of film - Gale Anne Hurd with her credits range from global blockbusters with James Cameron to record-breaking television series and independent productions alike.
The fireside chat with Sten Saluveer will look at the current state of the global entertainment ecosystem and its impact on Europe, the transformation of the streaming landscape, the impact of AI, the radically transformed skills and career paths, as well as the opportunities for a more diverse, sustainable and independent driven industry.