Day Pass £25 | Free with Festival Pass
What you will learn:
Are you a creative who wants to learn how to adapt to the rise of artificial intelligence? Join leading AI expert Stephen Follows as he shares the latest thinking on how our work and passion projects may be affected by this new technology and what we can do to thrive in a world of AI-generated art. This session is built for anyone seeking to future-proof their career and leverage AI as an asset rather than a threat.
Who should attend:
This intensive, information-packed event is ideal for anyone interested on the scope of AI today.
About your expert:

Stephen Follows
Writer / Producer / Consultant / Data Analyst / Founder & Head of Innovation at Catsnake
Stephen Follows has established a reputation for his work with AI in the realm of creative businesses. In 2022 he was the first person to be hired to write a full length screenplay for a Hollywood producer on WGA terms. Since then he has run multiple sell-out courses for Raindance, taught the top-rated online course on Udemy on scriptwriting with AI, and hosted the CogX conference ‘Cinema and AI’. His work was covered in a BBC Radio 4 documentary, examining the implications of AI for the film industry. He has shared knowledge and research at various industry events, including Film London’s Upstream and the London Screenwriters Festival, discussing the impact and applications of AI in cinema.
Outside of teaching and speaking engagements, Stephen provides consultancy services to creative businesses, advising them on adapting to the rapidly changing landscape brought about by artificial intelligence. His analytical and hands-on approach helps companies understand and integrate AI in ways that are both innovative and practical. Stephen’s expertise in film industry analysis has long been established, marking him as a world-leading authority in the field. Over the years, hit industry analysis has been featured in almost all major newspapers in the UK and the US. Stephen is the Chairman of the Central Film School and consults for Guinness World Records on movie records.
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