Where AI Meets Creativity - Creators x Builders Mixer
About the Event
Hosted in a beautiful hillside residence in Los Altos Hills, this event brings together a wide range of AI creators, filmmakers, influencers, and builders for open, high-quality conversations around AI film and creative technology.
This gathering is designed for people working at — or deeply curious about — the intersection of AI systems and creative storytelling.
The evening centers on shared experiences: curated AI screenings, a panel conversation, fireside discussions, and relaxed but thoughtful social exchange. It’s a space to explore how AI is reshaping film, content, and creative workflows — from both the technical and artistic sides.
Highlights
🎥 Curated AI Screening
A focused screening of 3–4 standout AI-generated short films representing the current frontier of AI video creation.
This screening will feature the premiere of a new AI short film by Alex Lang, an award-winning filmmaker with a long-standing background in Hollywood film production.
🎙️ Creator × Builder Panel — Technology & Stories
Discussing how storytelling, tools, and workflows can better inform one another:
Yuki He - Founder of JoyMe | Ima Studio
Forrest Xu - Senior Solutions Architect at Alibaba Cloud
Jamie Neale - Emmy-nominated, UKMVA-winning director
Michael Eng - Curious Refugee lecturer; AI filmaker
Jesse Z - Founder, Storyverse AI; Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker
Alex Lang - Award-winning filmmaker; AI traditional production
Blair Adams - Founder of Imitation Films and Developer of Roughcut Rescue
🔥 Fireside Chat & Backyard BBQ
A candid, no-PR conversation around the outdoor fireplace, followed by BBQ.
Builders and creators continue the discussion in a relaxed setting — talking honestly about real challenges, trade-offs, and what’s coming next for AI-driven film and content production.
🏠 Private Hillside Estate Experience
Set within a private Los Altos Hills estate, the evening unfolds across indoor and outdoor spaces — under the stars, by the fireplace, with drinks and food.
The setting is designed to encourage depth, presence, and real connection.
Agenda
16:30 – 17:30 | Golden Hour Networking
Arrival, check-in, and sunset conversations on the terrace with curated cocktails.
17:30 – 18:15 | Curated AI Film Screening
A short, immersive screening featuring selected works from the Ima Studio AI community.
18:15 – 19:00 | Creator × Builder Panel
Open discussion on how technology and storytelling intersect in AI-driven production.
19:00 – 20:00 | BBQ & Open Conversation
Outdoor BBQ and informal networking.
20:00 – 22:00 | Fireside Chat & Mingle
Music, drinks, and relaxed conversations around the fire — exploring what’s shifting in film, creativity, and production.
Who Should Attend
AI filmmakers and visual storytellers
AI content creators and influencers
Engineers, builders, and product leaders working on AI systems
Artists and creatives exploring AI-native production
If you enjoy thoughtful conversation, strong work, and cross-disciplinary exchange, this evening is for you.
Dress Code & Logistics
Dress Code: Black & White
(We encourage engineers / entrepreneurs to wear black, and creators to wear white.)
Parking: Limited on-site parking
Uber / Lyft is strongly recommended so guests can fully enjoy the evening’s drinks.
Hosted by Ima Studio
Ima Studio is an AI-native creative platform and community built for creators and storytellers.
Our mission is to bring together tools, storytelling, and people — helping creators and builders move beyond one-off AI generations and toward more intentional, repeatable creative workflows.
Ima Studio focuses on:
AI Creation Tools — supporting short films, prompt-driven workflows, and narrative consistency
Story & IP Development — helping creators build reusable characters, worlds, and story systems
Community & Distribution — showcasing AI-native work and connecting creators through events, screenings, and collaborations