The Opening Shot: Where Filmmaking Goes Next
The Opening Shot: Where Filmmaking Goes Next
Friday, November 13 · 1:00–4:00 PM, followed by a free happy hour
Held inside the home of one of the world’s leading AI video models, Los Angeles.
The first story was told around a campfire in a cave. The next one starts here.
Join Pixmax, Soulscape, ReelShort, Oxen.ai and VHS for an afternoon with the people shaping what comes next on screen. While the film industry gathers in Los Angeles for the American Film Market, we’re bringing directors, educators, frontier technology platforms and creators into one room to screen new work, see the newest tools up close, and talk honestly about how more great stories get made and find their audiences around the world.
Whether you have a story to tell, the tools to tell it, or a platform to share it, expect inspiring work, candid conversations, and real connections with the people building the future of film.
What to Expect
🎤 Opening Keynote
A leading voice from film education on how storytelling is changing, and what the next generation of filmmakers needs.
🎬 Screenings & Live Demos
See the future of filmmaking up close: New work from an acclaimed Hollywood director and rising AI storytellers, plus a hands-on look at next-generation creative tools.
💬 Panel: Who Tells the Next Story?
Leaders from ReelShort, Pixmax and VHS on new tools, new formats like micro-drama, and how stories reach audiences worldwide.
🔥 Launch: Campfire Storytelling Lab
Be the first to hear about a new lab that gives talented creators the tools, mentors and global reach to tell their stories.
🥂 Happy Hour (free)
Stay after the program to connect with filmmakers, creators, platforms, buyers and investors in town for AFM.
Featured Speakers
Ben Hansford, Professor, USC
Neill Blomkamp, Director (District 9, Elysium)
Top Executives from ReelShort, Pixmax, VHS, Oxen.ai
Creators from the Soulscape community
Additional speakers and final agenda to be announced.
Venue Partner: Step inside the place where one of the world’s leading AI video models is built.
Location revealed to approved guests.
Space is limited. Request to join, and we’ll confirm your spot.