Film, TV & Animation
1. James Cameron
Brings decades of filmmaking experience to Stability AI’s board and its conversations about creative tools and governance.
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Film, TV & Animation
2. Ben Affleck
Founded InterPositive, which Netflix acquired in March 2026, and now advises Netflix on its responsible use of creative technology.
Film, TV & Animation
3. Natasha Lyonne
Connects hands-on creative practice with the development of new production methods at Asteria.
Film, TV & Animation
4. Darren Aronofsky
Partnered with Google DeepMind on AI-assisted filmmaking experiments, including Eliza McNitt’s ANCESTRA.
Film, TV & Animation
5. Eliza McNitt
Combined live action with generated imagery in ANCESTRA, recognized in The One Show’s 2026 awards record.
Film, TV & Animation
6. Kathleen Grace
Oversees Lionsgate’s studio-wide AI strategy and its expanded partnership with Runway.
Film, TV & Animation
7. Dave Clark
Connects directorial craft with generative production workflows and projects including Battalion.
Film, TV & Animation
8. Bryn Mooser
Builds AI film and animation production with experience across documentary and immersive media.
Film, TV & Animation
9. Eline van der Velden
Produced Take the Lead and supplied performance capture for the virtual character Tilly Norwood.