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AI on the big screen

Welcome to the Reply AI Film Festival, the Reply competition that connects AI talents with the global cinematic industry.

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The jury

Experts in AI and visual arts

A team of directors, technology experts and pioneers of artificial intelligence met to evaluate the short films collected and define the winners.

Gabriele Salvatores

Gabriele Salvatores is an Oscar-winning Italian director (Mediterraneo, 1992). Known for Marrakech Express, Nirvana, and I’m Not Scared, he’s a key figure in Italian cinema, blending popular success with bold storytelling.

Rob Minkoff

Rob Minkoff is a renowned American animator, producer, and director. He is best known for co-directing the acclaimed Disney animated feature The Lion King. Minkoff’s other works include Stuart Little, The Haunted Mansion, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

Catherine Hardwicke

Catherine Hardwicke is the record-breaking director behind Twilight and Thirteen. Her credits include Lords of Dogtown, Mafia Mamma, and TV's This Is Us. She also worked as a production designer on Vanilla Sky.

Jed Weintrob

Jed Weintrob, with Doug Liman and Julina Tatlock at 30 Ninjas, leads AI-driven immersive storytelling, pushing tech and imagination to create groundbreaking experiences showcased at Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes, and Venice.

Christina Lee Storm

Award-winning producer, Christina Lee Storm leads tech innovation for hits like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Life of Pi, Trolls, and One Piece. Formerly at Netflix and DreamWorks, she is a leader in XR and virtual production.

Nils Hartmann

Executive Vice President at Sky Studios Italy, Nils Hartmann leads the production of hit originals like Gomorrah, The Young Pope, and M. With 25 years in TV, he has led scripted content for both Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland.

Filippo Rizzante

Filippo Rizzante is the CTO and member of the Board of Directors at Reply. With a strong focus on exploring new frontiers, he leads technological innovation and oversees global partnerships. He holds a Computer Engineering degree.

Guillem Martínez Roura

Guillem Martínez Roura is AI & Robotics Programme Officer at ITU’s AI for Good, the United Nations’ leading platform on Artificial Intelligence to solve global challenges.

Giacomo Mineo

Giacomo Mineo is a VFX Supervisor with 20+ years’ experience across major film and TV productions, including Oppenheimer, The Odyssey, Devs and Furiosa, with an Emmy nomination for Devs.

Brian Welk

Brian is a Senior Reporter at IndieWire covering film, festivals, and awards. He previously worked at TheWrap and has reported on major industry events including the Oscars and Sundance.

Denise Negri

Denise Negri, a renowned journalist at Sky TG24, covers prestigious cinema events like the Academy Awards, Cannes, and Venice film festivals. A respected media figure, she is also a presenter at Sky Arte.

THE PREMIERE EVENT

A unique experience in Venice

Thanks to the collaboration with Mastercard, which has always been committed to connecting consumers with their passions and supporting emerging talents, the finalists will be invited to experience a unique opportunity in the Lagoon and participate in a Premiere Event, hosted by Reply and Mastercard, during the days of the 83st Venice International Film Festival. During this Premiere, their works will be showcased, and the three winners will be announced.

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