Soulscape 2026: Global AI Cinema Summit (General Attendees)
🚨 STRICT VENUE CAPACITY: Due to KQED Headquarters' hard capacity limits, we can only accommodate 800 guests. Passes are strictly first-come, first-served and will sell out quickly.
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It is not just a conference. It is a historical convergence.
"Soul over Slop. Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers“
Soulscape 2026 is the world's first AI Cinema Lab & Summit. While 200 elite global creators selected from 2,000+ applicants battle in our closed-door Cinema Lab , we are opening the doors to 1,000+ attendees including industry execs, VC leaders, and tech visionaries to witness the collision of Silicon Valley technology and Hollywood storytelling.
The Mission "We don't chase algorithms. We chase resonance." In the era of Generative AI, a masterpiece no longer requires a million-dollar camera or a massive crew. It requires only one thing: A Great Soul. Soulscape is a global movement dedicated to reclaiming authentic storytelling. We are here to prove that technology should amplify humanity, not replace it.
The Visionaries: Learn from the Architects of the AI Era You will not just be watching the future; you will be learning from The Council of Visionaries who built the modern entertainment industry. Our featured speakers and juries mentors and visionaries include:
John Gaeta — Academy Award Winner, VFX Creator of The Matrix.
Bruce Hunt — Legendary Director & VFX Master (The Matrix, Australia).
Stephan Bugaj — Creative Lead @JioStar, Former Pixar & Disney Veteran.
Michael Fisk — Former EVP at Sony, Warner Bros, and Lionsgate.
Justin Chon — Director & Executive Producer, Apple TV+ Chief of War.
Philip Metschan — 15-year Pixar Veteran & Visual Storyteller.
Bob Bacon — Former Head of Feature Animation, Disney.
Renard Jenkins — Hollywood Executive & Tech Leader.
VCs from A16z, Sequoia, Google ...
Studio heads from hollywood and top emerging filmmakers like Kavanthekid and Gossip Goblins
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The Experience: The Summit (April 10th - 12th, 2026 | San Francisco KQED Headquarters) This is not your standard tech expo. Whether you are a creator ready to define the standard, a visionary ready to mentor, or a brand ready to power the ecosystem - this is your stage.
Engage (Keynotes & Masterclasses): Attend visionary talks and deep-dive panels led by Oscar-winning creators and AI tech founders.
Discover (The Ecosystem Expo): Get hands-on with the next-generation canvas tools and models that are reshaping production pipelines.
Advance (Creative Career Opportunities): This is the ultimate networking hub. Connect directly with major studios (Phantom X, Gossip Goblin, Promise), pitch to decision-makers, and explore career-defining opportunities in the rapidly growing AI film industry.
Witness (The Premiere): The event culminates in a red-carpet gala defining the future standards of AI cinema, where the masterpieces born from the 48-Hour Cinema Lab will debut on the silver screen.
The Summit Agenda (Snapshot)
Friday, April 10: Opening Keynote, Visionary Talks, Tech Demos & Industry Panels.
Saturday, April 11: Masterclasses, Studio Showcases & The "Fail Night" Mixer.
Sunday, April 12: "Greenlight Sessions" (Studio Pitches & Career Networking), followed by the Red Carpet Grand Premiere & Awards Gala.
Join the Generative Renaissance Join us in San Francisco to make history. Let's make a masterpiece, together.
🏛️ About Our Non-Profit Status & Ticketing Soulscape 2026 is a mission-driven initiative fiscally sponsored by Bay Area Innovest (CMAIN), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in California. All ticket sales and sponsorships directly fund the 48-Hour Cinema Lab, providing free infrastructure, tools, and equitable access for the next generation of global creators.
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