How AI is impacting the film industry

The impact of artificial intelligence is being felt across all kinds of industries, and the FILM sector is no exception. AI technology makes it possible for directors to create movies and TV series in just a few days and it’s also said to have the potential to change production methods and even content itself. To delve into this topic we are now connected to Jae Soh, Professor and filmmaker at Seoul Institute of the Arts. Hello Professor Soh!

Q1. Professor Soh, very timely with our topic, just yesterday here in Korea, a partnership was clinched between Chat GPT developer OpenAI and Korea’s tech giant Kakao. OpenAI chief Sam Altman praised Korea’s AI adoption rate and expressed high expectations for the country’s AI market. We want to delve into this market within the MOVIE sector where it is already showing significant presence. At what stage is AI technology in terms of filmmaking?

Q2. Please give us some examples of the different AI tools used in making films. Which are the most promising technologies and also what would be some limitations or even controversial tools?

Q3. (Speaking as an educator yourself) I’m also curious about how AI is impacting how you teach filmmaking.

Q4. The use of AI in the Korean film industry is still in its relatively early stages. Do you see the potential for AI movies to become mainstream in the domestic movie industry?

Q5. How do you see AI impacting storytelling and creativity in movies? Recently, director Bong Joon-ho mentioned that there are areas in screenplay that cannot be written by AI. Do you agree with this statement?

Q6. Let’s talk about how to deal with the legal and ethical issues of AI-generated creations. that are often linked to copyright issues. Are there related laws in place? (Either in Korea or abroad)

Q7. {Our final question Professor Soh an issue that could be discussed for hours, but briefly) Given the existing limitations and challenges in AI technology, how can humans and AI coexist effectively in filmmaking?