Notes
Occasional reflections on cinema, generative media and the evolving audiovisual ecosystem.
September 2026
The Disposable and the Serious
Some Observations on Two Markets and One Set of Tools
Scrolling through Instagram recently, I came across a growing number of microdramas, short serialized vertical video built for mobile, increasingly produced with AI video generation rather than filmed with actors.
June 2026
Where Are the AI Films?
Some Observations from Inside a Festival Selection
Within the festival ecosystem, cinema made with AI tools remains a rare presence. Among the submissions I watched this year — almost 1400 short films — four were made entirely with AI tools, and two contained AI-generated inserts.
March 2026
AI Cinema and the Festival Ecosystem
Some Curatorial Observations
Despite the growing hype surrounding generative video, AI-driven works remain surprisingly rare within the festival ecosystem. A curator’s perspective on technology, form and the evolving relationship between AI and cinema.