Machine Cinema GenTalks w/ Uchenna Okiya & Brian Wankum

​Hey everyone,

​This Wednesday 10-1115am PT / 1-215pm ET is our weekly digital get together to connect on how we are all making our way through this new era for creative industries and AI among other emergent technologies, sharing ideas, tips, knowledge amongst ourselves. 

​Our group is an amazing mix of creators/ producers/ builders/ some new to this stuff/ some OG/ all of us constantly learning.

​This week we'll be joined by:

​Uchenna Okiya

​He is a passionate 3D Artist and Environment Creator based in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to telling bold and unique stories inspired by Africa’s rich culture and heritage. Using cutting-edge tools like Blender3D, Unreal Engine, and Iclone, he specializes in crafting stunning environments, immersive animations, and real-time cinematic experiences.

​His mission is to merge artistry with technology, leveraging the power of real-time rendering to bring vivid, authentic worlds and characters to life. Whether through animated narratives or breathtaking game environments, he aims to captivate, inspire, and transport audiences into unforgettable stories from the heart of Africa.

​Brian Wankum

​Post Production Producer for over two decades on shows like Buffy, Firefly, Once Upon a Time, and more.  Recently hired as Director of Creative Technology at Blumhouse Studios,  a new role created to shepard the adoption of new technology - including AI  into all areas of the studio. He also serves as a part-time Teaching Assistant for Curious Refuge and a Producer/AI Artist on a live-action/AI hybrid project at USC’s Entertainment Technology Center.