Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Shakun Batra on AI Filmmaking Collaboration, Concerns
Filmmaker Shakun Batra is working with Google on a project that uses AI to help tell stories.
He thinks AI could make it easier for people to make movies, especially those without big budgets.
He's excited about how AI can make movies faster and more creative.
However, he worries about issues like using AI without the director's consent, and keeping the art of filmmaking authentic.
Batra is also working on other projects, including one for Netflix.
Shakun Batra collaborated with Google for an AI-driven storytelling campaign.
Batra is exploring how AI can reshape storytelling and streamline production through Jouska Films.
He views AI as a potential tool that can help with filmmaking, but has concerns about it.
Batra expressed concerns over the alteration of Raanjhanaa's climax with AI without the director's consent.
Batra is working on Lust Stories for Netflix, and developing more projects.
- Who
- Shakun Batra, a filmmaker, is working with Google.
- What
- Filmmaker Shakun Batra is collaborating with Google on an experimental AI-driven storytelling campaign.
- When
- Ongoing, with current and future projects in development.
- Where
- India, with a Google collaboration and work on upcoming projects.
- Why
- To explore how AI can reshape storytelling and streamline production.
Advantages of AI
Disadvantages of AI
AI's Impact on Filmmaking
Advantages of AI
Speed and accessibility; allowing faster and more thoughtful creation.
Disadvantages of AI
Risk of bypassing craft and generic storytelling, and questions around consent.
- Filmmaker
- Shakun Batra
- Collaboration
- Focus
- AI in storytelling
- Production Company
- Jouska Films
- Upcoming Project
- Lust Stories for Netflix
- Concern
- AI use without director consent