ETHICS OF AI AND CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF ANIMATION

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AI is a hot-button issue today that’s having a major impact on the animation industry. Bring your thoughts, questions, and observations for an in-depth roundtable conversation. We’ll focus on AI and the animation landscape – what’s happening today and where it might be going.

Moderated by Brantly Watts

Saturday 29th, 12:15PM

ROOM 1017

INDUSTRY GUESTS

Brantly Watts

Filmmaker & Project Manager, MEPTIK

Brantly Jackson Watts is an award-winning Atlanta-based filmmaker specializing in dynamic Southern Gothic narratives and hyper-realistic storytelling. Beyond the camera, Brantly serves as a project manager at MEPTIK, a leading hub for virtual production solutions and innovative content and was previously the director of SCADFILM.

Asante Bradford

Senior Industry Engagement Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Asante Bradford is the Senior Industry Engagement Manager for the Center's Information Technology team, focused on Digital Entertainment and Emerging Media for the Georgia Center of Innovation. Asante helps promote the growth of the creative media industry as well as identify initiatives that will help grow businesses for the state of Georgia in interactive entertainment and emerging technologies. He also helps educate potential prospects and provide clients with information about the Georgia Entertainment Industry Incentives Act.

Elizabeth Strickler

Professor of Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Georgia State

Elizabeth Strickler, a trailblazer in immersive technologies, world-building, and web3, brings decades of experience teaching at Georgia State University, where she integrates AI and emerging tech into storytelling and media entrepreneurship. Known as a global speaker, she passionately explores how AI can revolutionize content creation.

Chris LeDoux

Co-Founder-Chairman at Crafty Apes. Founder - LumaLogic

Alaskan born and bred, Chris earned bachelor’s degrees in both psychology and sociology, but his fascination with cinema and filmmaking instead led him to the world of visual effects. Now a veteran of the film industry, Chris’s impressive résumé includes compositing and VFX supervision on numerous films and TV shows, including 12 Years A Slave, Doctor Strange, The Greatest Showman, and Better Call Saul, among others. A gifted storyteller, Chris has also directed many music videos and led visual effects teams for U2, Chris Cornell, New Kids on the Block, and Paramore, just to name a few. Outside of the Crafty Apes office, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, and is rarely seen without his favorite Seahawks cap on.

Fatimah Abdullah

Head of Studio, BWAStudios & ASIFA-South Board of Director

Fatimah has nearly two decades of production experience in advertising and entertainment, with top awards for linear and VR content. She has led global projects for the likes of Netflix, 9 Story, Mattel, HBO, Ubisoft, Sesame Workshop, Cartoon Network, and Delta Air Lines in service of animation fans everywhere.

Bob Carter

Founder, The Neighboorhood Studio

Bob Carter is a professional Voice Actor and Voice Coach with over 20 years of experience in the voiceover industry. He is best known for his voice work in the Street Fighter series, in Mortal Kombat 9, Dragonball Z, Smite, Lifeless Planet, Destiny 2, and many other popular characters in a wide range of video games!

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