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Smile Seenu, who has worked through the transition from reel cameras to digital filmmaking, is now exploring AI, virtual production and emerging technologies to create films in a new way.

AI filmmaking has moved from experimental to standard practice in under two years. AI-generated footage has appeared in major commercial campaigns and screened at real festivals, and productions with genuine budgets are now shipping AI-assisted work at scale. 

While Spider-Man: Brand New Day stays in theaters, it’s now in the crossfire of allegations of generative AI use.

Market snapshot: Mamata Machinery has submitted a patent application to the Indian Patent Office for its innovative Die and Screw Design, a proprietary technology core to its eco-friendly Recyclable Film Technology (RecTech). This intellectual property move aims to safeguard its green packaging solutions amidst recent commercial developments, including EU recyclability certifications and a transition in…

The 15th International 100-Second Film Festival successfully conducted workshops across three countries—Pakistan, Indian-administered Kashmir, and Iran—coordinated by ABNA correspondent Zainab Askari, drawing hundreds of media professionals and filmmakers. The Qom workshop alone brought together over 35 participants from more than seven countries for intensive training in scriptwriting, documentary production, and AI filmmaking, as part of…

With FrightFest annual horror feast nearly on us, Nina Romain looks at the onscreen cases of  technology running riot – and why we run to watch them.

At IBC2026, Zero Density will demonstrate how real-time graphics, virtual production and newsroom operations can be brought together within a single production ecosystem.

AI filmmakers are under fire over their sudden Higgsfield promotions: Here’s why Technology

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Director James Cameron’s acclaimed sci-fi movie Aliens turns 40 in August. It’s a sequel to Ridley Scott’s claustrophobic breakout hit Alien, made in 1979. Where the original featured one terrifying creature, Cameron’s movie features hundreds – and pits them against a squad of space marines.