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Actionable conversations on AI filmmaking, tools, workflows, funding, distribution, IP and the future of the industry.
AI FILM SUMMIT
LOS ANGELES · 2026
OCTOBER 24, 2026 · 1:00–7:00 PM · CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES
Presented by Tyrannus Foundation, Inc., an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.
Where AI filmmaking meets the real industry.
A high-value summit for creators, filmmakers, producers, founders and industry professionals exploring the tools, workflows, funding, distribution, IP and monetization shaping the AI film economy.
CREATOR LAB
Smaller-room demos and practical sessions for feedback, process, tools and real-world creative workflows.
SCREENING ROOM
Watch standout AI films and selected works connected to the Tyrannus Angel Awards.
INDUSTRY EXCHANGE
Meet AI platforms, producers, partners and companies building the emerging AI film ecosystem.
AI FILM SUMMITLOS ANGELES2026
LA AI FILM SUMMIT 2026
Featured Speakers
Voices Shaping the Future of AI Film
Creators, producers, legal experts, investors, and innovators shaping the next era of AI-powered storytelling.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Davy Liu
Former Disney Animator · Founder, Kendu Films
FEATURED SPEAKER
Lara Samms
Production Manager, AI & Emerging Tech
FEATURED SPEAKER
David Johnson
President, Taiwan IP Associates · Producer · CEO, Dominant Culture
FEATURED SPEAKER
Hideaki Kuo
Co-Founder & President, Aiscenix · Movie Investor
FEATURED SPEAKER
William Michael Harlam
International Producer · CEO, Facebank
FEATURED SPEAKER
Rui Guo
Visiting Scholar, Harvard Law School · AI Ethics Lead
FEATURED SPEAKER
Charles H. Joslain
Co-Founder, VFX Los Angeles & Root
FEATURED SPEAKER
Mark Cheng
Director & Cinematic Artist · Former Nickelodeon VP
FEATURED SPEAKER
Tony Shyu
Founder, Neu Wave AI Film Festival · Award-Winning Filmmaker
FEATURED SPEAKER
Shu Dai
Co-Founder & CEO, Gleam Media Studios · Film Director · AI Filmmaker
FEATURED SPEAKER
Anthony Garcia
Creative AI & Marketing Leader · AI Educator · Advisor, AI Collective
FEATURED SPEAKER
Frank Tian
Founder & CEO, Journey Entertainment · Director & Producer
FEATURED SPEAKER
David Llauger Meiselman
Director, Writer, Producer · Founder, American International Short Film Festival
FEATURED SPEAKER
Princess Monique Filmz
Television & Film Director · Producer · AI Educator
FEATURED SPEAKER
Andy Oliva
Founder, Lucky Day Labs · OpenAI Forum Leader · HeyGen Ambassador
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Additional voices across film, AI, technology, business and law are joining the Summit.
OFFICIAL HOST
Valerie Ojeda
Event Emcee · Corporate Speaker · Presenter
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE PANELS — The Conversations That Matter Now.
Four focused conversations on the practical, commercial and legal questions defining the next chapter of AI filmmaking.
MAKE IT — AI Filmmaking: From Experiment to Production
MAKE IT
AI Filmmaking: From Experiment to Production
- Production-ready AI workflows
- Character & visual consistency
- Directing, editing & post-production
- Speed, cost & quality trade-offs
1/ 5
OVERVIEW
BUILD A CAREER — The New AI Filmmaker: Skills, Roles & Industry Opportunity
BUILD A CAREER
The New AI Filmmaker: Skills, Roles & Industry Opportunity
- Professional positioning& cerdibility
- Building work that proves your value
- New roles, hybrid teams & industry collaboration
- Pricing, packaging & sustainable growth
1/ 5
OVERVIEW
SELL IT — Who Pays for AI Film? Funding, Distribution & Monetization
SELL IT
Who Pays for AI Film? Funding, Distribution & Monetization
- What gets funded — and why?
- Distribution & release paths
- Packaging, pitching & financing
- Revenue models & commercial partnerships
1/ 5
OVERVIEW
OWN IT — Protect the Work. Clear the Rights. Keep the Value.
OWN IT
Protect the Work. Clear the Rights. Keep the Value.
- Copyright, authorship & ownership
- IP, source material & licensing
- Likeness, voice, consent & digital replicas
- Commercial clearance, contracts & long-term value
1/ 5
OVERVIEWPROGRAMME
The Agenda
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 · 1:00–7:00 PM PT · CITY CLUB LA
- 1:00
Doors Open
- 1:30
Opening
- 1:40
MAKE IT
- 2:30
Tyrannus Angel Awards Spotlight
- 3:00
Industry Exchange
- 3:30
Special Presentation
- 3:45
BUILD A CAREER
- 4:35
SELL IT
- 5:25
OWN IT
- 6:15
Mingle and After-Party
- 7:00
Close
TYRANNUS ANGEL AWARDS
Some work deserves to be seen.
An international AI film festival and awards ceremony, presented inside the summit — recognition, a screening room, and the standing that comes with being shown.
The awards are placed early in the afternoon, so winners carry that recognition straight into the room and the industry conversations that follow.
TYRANNUS ANGEL AWARDS
2026 Official Selection
35 works · Recipients announced Oct 24
The following works are listed in announcement order, without ranking. Inclusion in the official selection does not indicate a final award. Award recipients will be announced on October 24.
Jury · Tyrannus Angel Awards 2026
The Jury
Judges chosen for integrity, expertise, and the belief that stories carry more than entertainment.
Founding Jury
David Johnson
江秉承
Film Producer · AI Cinema Pioneer
A veteran film and television producer and advocate for AI filmmaking technology. Credits include The Rooftop, Nezha, and Soul Assassin. Long committed to lowering the barriers of film production through AI, and to advancing the development of Chinese-language AI cinema and IP content industries.
Founding Jury
Davy Liu
Former Disney Animator · Founder, Kendu Films
A former Disney animator whose credits include Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Lion King. Born in Taiwan, he later founded Kendu Films and Kendu Kids, using animation and storytelling to inspire character and faith in the next generation.
Founding Jury
Steven Springer
International Speaker · Co-Founder, Global Presence Ministries
Globally recognized communicator whose message has reached audiences across six continents. Brings a rare lens of narrative truth and human transformation to the jury table.
Jury
Ming Pan
VFX Art Director · Co-Founder, Mixel Media
A Hollywood visual effects art director and producer whose credits include Avengers: Infinity War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Ghost in the Shell. Trained in Chinese ink painting from childhood, he now leads Mixel Media, bringing a bridge between Eastern artistry and Western visual storytelling to the jury table.
Jury
Roberts Liardon
Church Historian · Author · International Speaker
Roberts Liardon is a respected church historian and bestselling author whose landmark series God's Generals has impacted leaders and congregations around the world. Drawing from decades of global ministry, he brings a faith-informed lens to the jury, helping highlight projects that carry both artistic excellence and lasting moral weight.
Jury
Xiaobo (Daniel) Ma
Creative Director, Utopai Studios · Founder, IRID Creatives Corp
A Los Angeles-based Creative Director at Utopai Studios and founder of IRID Creatives Corp, whose work spans design, motion graphics, animation, AI-driven video production and immersive media, with projects connected to Apple, Netflix, Samsung, USC, Getty, Airbnb, Nike/Jordan, Lenovo and Under Armour. Rooted in traditional visual craft, he brings design thinking, cinematic motion and character animation into AI-assisted production — using emerging tools not as a replacement for craft, but as a way to expand what visual storytelling can be.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
IF YOU'RE BUILDINGTHE NEXT ERA OF FILM,YOU BELONGIN THIS ROOM.
Creators, decision-makers and companies shaping how AI film is made, financed, distributed and protected.
CREATE
AI Film Creators
Directors & Filmmakers
Create the work that defines what comes next.
PRODUCE
Producers
VFX & Post Artists
Turn emerging tools into production-ready stories.
BUILD
Technology Companies
Brands & Agencies
Shape the technology, services and partnerships behind the new creative economy.
BRING IT TO MARKET
Platforms & Distributors
Buyers & Financiers
Fund, distribute and connect new work with real audiences.
PROTECT & LEAD
Legal & Rights Experts
Industry Leaders
Define the rights, standards and decisions shaping the industry.
DIFFERENT ROLES. ONE EMERGING INDUSTRY.
Your place
in the room.
One afternoon. The people, ideas and access shaping the next era of AI film.
Curated Bites · Hosted Drinks Included
General Access
$159
GENERAL ADMISSION · LIMITED RELEASE
Everything you need to experience the Summit.
- Four Industry Panels
- Creator Lab
- Screening Room
- Industry Exchange
- Awards Spotlight
- Closing Performance
- Curated Bites
- Hosted Drinks
$129
Early Access
$159
General Admission
$179
Final Release
Pricing increases as each release sells through.
Industry Pass
$249
For guests looking for greater access, priority and connection.
- Priority Check-In
- Preferred Seating
- Industry Networking Access
- Priority Access to Select Summit Experiences
October 24, 2026
1:00–7:00 PM
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WITH THANKS
Partners
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Partner with AI Film Summit Los Angeles 2026 to support educational programming and opportunities for creators. Corporate sponsorship packages offer defined brand and event benefits. Charitable support can be discussed separately based on your goals.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Tyrannus Foundation, Inc.
AI Film Summit Los Angeles 2026 is presented by Tyrannus Foundation, Inc., an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. The Summit brings creators and industry professionals together to explore AI filmmaking through practical education, screenings and creative exchange.
FAQ
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