AI is no longer a distant concept—it’s reshaping the film industry now. At Google Cloud Next, a pioneering collaboration reimagined The Wizard of Oz for The Sphere in Las Vegas using Gen AI, transforming the 1939 classic into an immersive, AI-enhanced experience. Filmmakers like James Cameron and Indian producers such as Naveen Chandra are embracing AI to cut production costs and democratize storytelling.
Tools like OpenAI’s Sora can generate realistic video from text prompts, sparking both excitement and concern. While Hollywood remains cautious—especially after the 2023 strikes—India sees a creative opportunity. Chandra envisions 50,000 new storytellers emerging globally, many from India, empowered by AI to bypass traditional barriers.
Industry voices stress AI won’t replace traditional filmmaking but evolve it. Studio Blo’s Dipankar Mukherjee foresees new roles like AI prompt artists and emotion editors. While AI may reduce certain crew needs, it also opens avenues for innovation and creative collaboration.
Anish Surana and Rahul Regulapati emphasize that AI cannot replace the cultural depth and emotional core of Indian storytelling. However, they agree it enables high-quality production at lower costs, particularly benefiting creators from smaller towns.
Ultimately, AI is disrupting the old ways but offering new creative frontiers. It’s not just a tech shift—it’s a storytelling revolution, redefining who can tell stories and how they are told.
