Monji Batmunkh, Astra Lead at Topaz Labs, unveils Astra, an AI-powered upscaling tool that transforms low-resolution footage into sharp, detailed 4K. He explains how Astra and its companion tool Starlight showcase Topaz’s progress in generative video, and how users can start using them today.

Hedra CEO Michael Lingelbach shares how their platform powers viral talking AI characters—like the popular talking baby podcasters—and enables non-actors to create expressive, lifelike performances. He explains how generative video tools are fueling a new wave of creativity without replacing traditional actors.

Emmy-winning Lightcraft Technology founder Eliot Mack explores how virtual production is evolving, highlighting key innovations like precision camera tracking and AI-powered post. Lightcraft's iPhone app, Jetset, is making high-end tools more accessible—bridging traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge technology.

GRAiL co-founder Davide Bianca shares how AI is reshaping the film industry by turning low-budget projects into blockbuster-level productions and making previously risky or costly ideas feasible. By blending AI with traditional filmmaking, GRAiL streamlines production, enhances storytelling, and drives innovation across film, TV, gaming, and fashion.

Fabula’s Andrew Hevia shares how the team is partnering with Runway to integrate AI across the filmmaking pipeline—from pre-vis to post—unlocking faster VFX, lower costs, and more creative flexibility. He also touches on the shifting landscape of global storytelling and what it means for smaller production teams.

Phantom X co-founder Kavan The Kid unpacks the making of Echo Hunter, the first SAG-approved AI film. He shares how his team digitized real actors, trained AI models using Runway Act-One, and built a complex pipeline from ideation to implementation.

Luma AI CEO Amit Jain explores how his team is building AI models that can perceive and operate in the physical world. He highlights the potential of multimodal intelligence to revolutionize filmmaking through smarter camera control and personalized content, and shares details on a major partnership with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN initiative to scale generative video production.