Artistic visionary David S. Goyer, known for the Dark Knight trilogy, heads a team delving into the imaginative realm of AI's future.
Get ready for an exciting exploration of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing storytelling across film, TV, and games at the "AI and the Future of Storytelling" panel at SIGGRAPH 2025. This highly anticipated event, streaming live from Vancouver on August 12, will feature industry veterans David S. Goyer, Tye Sheridan, and Nikola Todorovic, and will be moderated by award-winning journalist Carolyn Giardina.
David S. Goyer, renowned for his work on The Dark Knight trilogy and Apple TV+'s Foundation, brings nearly 30 years of experience in blending technology and artistic storytelling to the discussion. Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic, co-founders of Wonder Dynamics (now part of Autodesk), will share insights on their revolutionary 3D animation tools that harness AI to advance creative production.
The keynote is expected to be a highlight of SIGGRAPH 2025, emphasizing AI’s role not only in speeding content creation but also in expanding artistic possibilities through innovative tools and workflows.
This panel will provide both high-level perspectives from industry veterans and technical insights into emerging AI tools redefining creative workflows at the intersection of storytelling and technology.
David S. Goyer will share his perspective on AI's role in democratizing filmmaking, moving beyond the notion that only Hollywood insiders can be filmmakers. The panel discussion will delve into how AI enables artists to create more rapidly and with greater creative freedom, rather than replacing them.
The keynote, titled 'AI and the Future of Storytelling', will be streamed live globally from the Vancouver Convention Centre on 12 August at 2 pm PST. Mike Haley, Autodesk’s SVP of Research, and Maurice Patel, VP of Media & Entertainment Strategy, will demonstrate how Autodesk’s tools like MotionMaker in Maya and Flow Studio are shaping the next generation of creator-first AI-assisted tools.
The panel discussion will be relevant to both VFX veterans and indie filmmakers using tools like Blender, as AI tools continue to expand across creative pipelines. The Autodesk keynote and panel discussion at SIGGRAPH 2025 will be a significant event for the creative industry, with potential long-term implications for the film industry.
Autodesk has announced that Goyer will headline its keynote at SIGGRAPH 2025. The keynote will feature a conversation between creators, discussing their visions for AI and their collaborative efforts in the field. The live stream of the Autodesk keynote at SIGGRAPH 2025 will be available on Autodesk’s YouTube channel on 12 August at 2 pm PST / 5 pm EST.
The Autodesk keynote will focus on how AI can reduce friction in storytelling, open access to a broader community of artists, and prioritize human creativity in production. The panel discussion will debate the influence of AI in storytelling and explore how tools like Autodesk Flow Studio are helping artists focus on the story, not just the software.
The Autodesk keynote at SIGGRAPH 2025 is set to be an unmissable event for anyone interested in the future of storytelling and the role of AI in the creative industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain insights into the future of storytelling!
[1] Source: Autodesk Press Release
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to be a game-changer in storytelling across movies, TV, and games, as demonstrated at the "AI and the Future of Storytelling" panel at SIGGRAPH 2025.
- David S. Goyer, known for his work on "The Dark Knight" trilogy, will discuss AI's potential in democratizing filmmaking, giving more artists access to the industry.
- Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic, co-founders of Wonder Dynamics, will share insights on their AI-enhanced 3D animation tools that are revolutionizing creative production.
- The panel will provide both industry veterans' high-level perspectives and technical insights into emerging AI tools that are redefining creative workflows at the intersection of storytelling and technology.
- Autodesk's keynote, titled 'AI and the Future of Storytelling', will showcase its tools like MotionMaker and Flow Studio, shaping the next generation of creator-first AI-assisted tools.
- The event will be relevant to both VFX veterans and indie filmmakers using tools like Blender, as AI tools continue to expand across creative pipelines in the entertainment industry.
- Don't miss out on the Autodesk keynote at SIGGRAPH 2025, an unmissable event for anyone interested in the future of storytelling, AI's role in the creative industry, and insights from industry leaders.
