Entertainment · Film · 13 hrs ago
Filmmakers Say Human Expertise Is Still Needed to Make AI Films Stand Out
Filmmakers discussing AI tools at the Asian Contents & Film Market in Busan said the technology can make parts of film production more efficient.
Korean director Kim Sung-soo is using Kling AI tools to make Worm Train, a short film inspired by Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis.
Other speakers presented AI projects, including an animated feature and a series that combines live-action footage with AI-generated characters.
Kim said technology does not replace creativity, and that people still shape the value of the images.
Director Harry Hyun said experienced art directors, directors and cinematographers are needed to make visual choices that keep AI films from looking alike.
Animator Li Wei said AI can help crews see results quickly and share feedback, while producer Lee Sang-wook said teams need to understand changing tools to maintain quality.
The speakers also discussed whether AI filmmaking needs industry standards, but the account did not give a conclusion.
Filmmakers at a panel in Busan said human expertise remains important for making AI-generated films distinctive and cinematic.
Director Kim Sung-soo said technology does not replace creativity and that images still gain value from human intervention.
Director Harry Hyun said experienced crew members are needed to avoid AI films looking alike.
The panel featured filmmakers and producers presenting projects made with Kling AI tools and discussing AI filmmaking.
- Who
- Korean director Kim Sung-soo, director Harry Hyun, Chinese animation filmmaker Li Wei and producer Lee Sang-wook spoke at the panel.
- What
- The filmmakers discussed AI filmmaking and said human expertise helps make AI productions distinctive and high quality.
- When
- October 11, 2026; the article says the panel took place “today.
- Where
- Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market in South Korea.
- Why
- They discussed how AI tools are changing filmmaking and the importance of creativity, experienced crews and communication.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
technology does not replace creativity.
You need an art director who can do the fine tuning, a director and cinematographer who have really studied and learned when to use a close shot, wide shot, how to frame an image.
There’s going to be a lot of trial and error in AI filmmaking, but effective communication can be used between the various production members, so everyone has a chance to feed back into the production.
All staff members working on a project must fully understand the technology.
Filmmakers presented AI projects and discussed AI filmmaking at a panel during Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.
Kim Sung-soo presented a teaser for Worm Train.
Lee Sang-wook presented a teaser for the upcoming series Rendering Love.
- Event
- Asian Contents & Film Market panel
- Location
- Busan, South Korea
- Project
- Worm Train, a short film by Kim Sung-soo
- Project
- Rendering Love, an upcoming series produced by MBC C&I and Barunson E&A
- Technology
- Kling AI tools
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