• Google.org grants $2M to Sundance Institute, The Gotham, Film Independent for AI film education. • Initiative aims to train 100,000 artists in foundational AI skills. • Focus on community‑led ecosystem, storytelling hubs, and ethical AI use. • Only 25% of media companies invest in AI training, highlighting skills gap. • Program part of Google.org’s AI Opportunity Fund, supporting workforce development. • Collaboration seeks to democratize AI access for filmmakers worldwide.
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- Building a community-led future for AI in film with Sundance Institute The future of filmmaking is being defined by a new kind of creative partnership: artists experimenting with AI, iterating, and bringing ambitious visions to life. For the past year, Google has worked side-by-side with filmmakers to explore ways to advance and enhance artistic processes with generative AI. But we’ve also heard a clear message: for AI to truly empower, it must be community-driven leadership and supported by accessible education. Currently, the majority of media companies feel overwhelmed by the pace of AI cha
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