Industry Training Talks at DOK.fest Munich
In partnership with DOK.forum at DOK.fest München and in cooperation with Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), we are announcing a series of international Industry Training Talks at DOK.fest München from 1-3 May 2024.
Taking place at HFF University of Film and Television Munich, this innovative event will bring together filmmakers and industry professionals to explore new ways of producing content for media libraries and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in documentary filmmaking.
The first of the talks titled “Media Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges for Creators” will take place on 1 May and focus on new ways of producing content for media libraries, tackling questions of successful approaches and formats as well as creating a positive audience response.
On 2-3 May our focus will turn to new technologies with keynotes, discussion panels and practical workshops under the title “AI in Documentary: Exploring New Frontiers.” Participants will have the opportunity to explore the ethical considerations, narrative potential and cutting-edge AI technologies that are shaping the future of documentary storytelling. This initiative provides a platform for first-hand interaction with leading experts and pioneers at the forefront of integrating AI into the creative process.
Attendance is free for professionals from the film industry and requires a DOK.forum accreditation. Apply for your accreditation here.
Programme
Media Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges for Creators
Join us for a discussion of new ways of producing content for media libraries, tackling questions of successful approaches and formats as well as creating a positive audience response. This session is produced in collaboration with AG DOK. Please note this talk is in German!
Panellists:
Arianne Gambino, Content Lead Play Suisse, SRG SSR
Nicola Staender, Head of Digital Planning & Format Development, ZDF
Thilo Kasper, Team Lead Content Strategy & Development, ARD Mediathek
Christian Tipke, Producer / CEO Sendefaehig
Moderator: Andreas Schroth, AG DOK
AI in Documentary: Exploring New Frontiers
Official opening of the Industry Training Talks
Donata von Perfall, Managing Director of Documentary Campus
Dr Florian Herrmann, Minister of State
Dr. Ulrich Brochhagen, Managing Director - ARD Coordination Documentaries
Susana Fernandez, Co-Head DOK.forum Marketplace, DOK.fest München
Opening Keynote. Prompting A New Language for Cinema
In 2016 Werner Herzog proclaimed “A computer will never make a film as good as mine in 4,500 years”. Yet here we are only a few years later, and large language models, video generation, synthetic voice over and automatic editing is rapidly becoming part of the filmmaking process.
In this opening keynote producer Mads Damsbo will reflect on the complex and delicate process of making a film written by an AI, trained on the body of work of Werner Herzog. He will touch upon the potential of human-machine co-creation and it's limitations, and ultimately try to give an answer to the question on everyones lips - What is our role as filmmakers in the age of artificial intelligence?
Mads Damsbo, CEO and Creative producer, Kaspar AI
Visual Horizons: AI's Journey into Documentary
Exploring AI's transformative impact on documentary content, this session highlights advancements in image enhancement and the creation of immersive multimedia experiences. It paves the way for detailed case studies and discussions.
Panellists:
Mads Damsbo, CEO and Creative Producer, Kaspar AI, Denmark
Robin Burgauer, Producer and Co-founder, Inlusio Interactive, Switzerland
Simon Staffans, Producer and CEO, ReThink New Media Solutions, Finland
Ellen Kuo, Head of the XR Market, NewImages Festival, France
Moderator: Eva Wolfangel
Ethical AI: Navigating Bias and Fairness in Documentary Filmmaking
This talk explores the ethical dimensions of integrating AI into documentary filmmaking, emphasizing the need to address bias and maintain fairness in algorithmic processes.It highlights the risk of AI perpetuating stereotypes and outlines methods for ensuring transparency and accountability in AI-driven projects.
Panellists:
Cassie Quarless, Director, Producer, Author of "AI for Film & TV", UK
Dr Nadine Hammele, Lecturer in AI Ethics, HS Esslingen, Germany
Dr Dominic Lees, Associate Professor of Filmmaking, University of Reading, UK
Stefanie Urchs, Researcher, University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany
Moderator: Eva Wolfangel
Keynote "Legal Puzzles in AI: 50 Shades of Grey Explored"
Jacques Alomo, Motion & Interface Designer and Founder at creamlabsAI
This session is produced in collaboration with XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria and Blauer Panther - TV & Streaming Award.
Navigating the Legal Side of AI in Documentaries
Exploring legal and regulatory challenges of AI in documentary filmmaking, this discussion focuses on governance, privacy, and data protection. Topics include permissions for AI content, navigating AI production laws, and ensuring privacy compliance with AI analytics. The aim is to understand and address these issues effectively. This session is produced in collaboration with XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria and Blauer Panther - TV & Streaming Award.
Panellists:
Christian Beetz, CEO beetz brothers film production - A Leonine Company, Germany
Dr Richard Hahn, Senior Partner, Lausen Rechtsanwälte, Germany
Moderator: Eva Wolfangel
Adobe Masterclass - edit videos more efficiently with AI-driven tools in Adobe Premiere Pro
In this masterclass, Robert Hranitzky will show you how to edit video faster and more efficiently using the latest features in Premiere Pro. Collaborate with others, gain more time for the things that really matter, and discover how AI-driven tools can make your productions look and sound better, while always maintaining creative control.
Speaker: Robert Hranitzky, Senior Digital Video Evangelist and Community Advocate
Moderator: Michael Leuthner
Innovating Documentary Filmmaking: AI-Powered Tools and Techniques
Explore the latest in documentary filmmaking in this session with insights from HFF Creatif Center and Kaspar AI. Discover how AI and automation are redefining storytelling and editing. Learn about the Kaspar AI's K1 tool, which transforms editing in Adobe Premiere Pro by enabling visual and audio searches and the CreatiF Centre at the HFF München - a unique laboratory for the development and testing of new technologies in film and television production. See how these innovations are streamlining documentary production and opening new avenues for creativity.
Panellists:
Mads Damsbo, CEO Kaspar AI, Denmark
Simon von der Au, Head of Creatif Centre, HFF Munich, Germany
Albert Bozesan, Filmmaker and AI Wrangler, Storybook Studios
Moderator: Sebastian Sorg
Closing Keynote. Beyond the Horizon: Envisioning AI`s Role in Tomorrow`s Documentaries
Prof. Dr. Sylvia Rothe, Professor of AI in Media Production, HFF Munich
Fees
Attendance is free for professionals from the film industry and requires a DOK.forum accreditation. Apply for your accreditation here.
