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REPLY: The Ten Finalists of the Reply AI Film Festival Have Been Announced - the International Competition That Bridges Cinema and Artificial Intelligence
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinema and artificial intelligence come together at the Reply AI Film Festival to explore new frontiers in storytelling and creative production. Following the success of its first edition in 2024, the international competition created by Reply – open to all creatives who have produced a short film using new technologies and AI tools – now announces its ten finalists. The Reply AI Film Festival brings together cinema and artificial intelligence to explore new frontiers in storytelling and creative production. Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2024, the international competition, created by Reply, is open to all creative professionals. During the days of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the selected works – chosen from over 2,500 submission from 67 countries – will be awarded at a ceremony on Thursday, 4th September at the Mastercard Priceless Lounge, Hotel Excelsior, Lido of Venice. This event represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the dialogue between technology and cinema, showcasing emerging talent, forward-thinking ideas and innovative approaches. The winners will be selected by an international jury chaired by filmmaker Gabriele Muccino. The jury will comprise of Rob Minkoff, Caleb & Shelby Ward, Denise Negri, Dave Clark, Charlie Fink, Filippo Rizzante, Caroline Ingeborn, Paolo Moroni and Guillem Martinez Roura, among others. The jury will present three main awards to the most outstanding entries that demonstrate the greatest originality, production quality and conscious use of AI throughout the entire creative process, from scriptwriting to post-production. New to this edition are the Lexus Visionary Award, which recognises the production that best integrates technology, design and foresight in line with Lexus' pioneering spirit, and the AI for Good Award, promoted in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and will recognise the short film that best addresses the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ' The Reply AI Film Festival is a pioneering event showcasing technology and art's exciting intersection. AI is not a replacement for human creativity, but a catalyst for innovation. It will enable filmmakers to explore new styles, genres, and narratives that were previously unimaginable. As President of the Reply AIFF Jury, I'm honoured to be part of this journey, discovering new talents and celebrating the bold experiments that will shape the future of cinema. The AI revolution is just beginning, and I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of this creative explosion.' comments Gabriele Muccino. The ten finalist short films were selected for their exploration of this edition's theme, 'Generation of Emotions', and for showcasing how artificial intelligence can create authentic and emotionally engaging experiences through cinematic language. The contest attracted AI artists, filmmakers, writers, animators, VFX artists and enthusiasts from around the world, including Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States and Brazil. ' What stands out in all the short films from this second edition is a significant leap in quality — not only in the use of AI technologies, but in the ability to apply them to craft engaging, original, and emotionally resonant narratives. The finalists' work demonstrates how artificial intelligence can become a mature creative tool, serving those who are able to imagine new languages and forms of expression ' states Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply. The competition is promoted by Reply, an international group specialising in the creation of new business models enabled by AI and Digital Media. THE 10 FINALIST SHORT FILMS A Million Trillion Pathway Authors: ROHKI, art collective (US/Japan) A broken swordsman, a grieving immortal, and a cosmic being entwine across timelines to stop an empire built on blood and memory. To save the only family he has left, Hachi must survive his past—and master the demon within. Carousel Author: Andes Aloi, director (Argentina) On a subway, a man and woman envision a relationship, blending memory and fantasy. "Carousel" is a visual poem exploring their romance and its collapse, made possible through AI and featuring underwater scenes and extensive locations. Clown Author: Shanshan Jiang, artist and film-maker (Great Britain) In a surreal mix of live-action and AI imagery, the film follows a talented clown who loses her sense of self while seeking audience approval. As she alters her routines, appearance, and personality to cater to the crowd's demands, the lines between performance and reality become blurred. Corrupt Data Clan Author: Eric Kervern, artist (France) In 1993, Brooklyn gave rise to a revolutionary hip-hop collective, pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. This captivating documentary celebrates the untold journey of a truly visionary group, which was ahead of its time by thirty years. Instinct Author: Marcello Costa Jr., film-maker (Portugal) 'Instinct' is a short film that explores what happens when primal survival instincts collide with the demands of modern life. It asks a simple but unsettling question: is becoming 'civilised' really an upgrade, or does it strip away something essential to who we are? Love at First Sight Author: Jacopo Reale, director (Italy) The short movie, entirely created through AI tools, tells the story of a young shepherd meeting a girl who silently observes him from a hill. "Love at First Sight" captures their unspoken connection and the beauty of shyness. Meme, Myself and AI Author: Private Island, production studio (Great Britain) The short movie is a mixed-media film that combines live-action with synthetic visuals and audio, highlighting the exploration of AI's personification and emphasising that AI is a tool created by humans. The film shows that authenticity comes from both the creators and the audience. Not Chosen Author: Javier Marro, film-maker (Chile) 'Not Chosen' is an animated short film that follows a small blue stuffed toy with beige horns, rejected from a prize machine and left unclaimed. As he wanders through the outside world seeking belonging, he faces only indifference and abandonment. Through intimate and silent visuals, the film explores the quiet resilience of those who are overlooked. The Cinema That Never Was Author: Mark Wachholz, director (Germany) "The Cinema That Never Was" imagines unmade films—those abandoned or never conceived—exploring how they might have altered the course of cinematic history. AI tools enable the creation and discovery of these lost ideas, allowing creators to produce visuals, music, and narratives that reflect classic cinema aesthetics. UN RÊVE LIQUIDE Author: Andrea Lommatzsch, artist (Italy) A short movie where AI played a crucial role in transforming an idea into a visual narrative, enabling the creation of images, scenes, and animations. This resulted in a short film with a visual impact that wouldn't have been possible without AI or a substantial budget.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
REPLY: The Jury for the Second Edition of the Reply AI Film Festival Is Announced, Which Will Celebrate the Best AI-generated Short Films
Gabriele Muccino, together with Caleb & Shelby Ward, Caroline Ingeborn, Charlie Fink, Denise Negri, Dave Clark, Filippo Rizzante, Guillem Martinez Roura, Paolo Moroni, and Rob Minkoff, will evaluate the shortlisted films based on creativity, production quality, and the use of Artificial Intelligence. TURIN, Italy, May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reply, an international group specialised in the development of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and long committed to the exploration of emerging technologies and supporting the growth of new talent, announces the jury for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival. The international competition open to creatives, filmmakers, and videomakers who wish to experiment with the production of short films using AI tools and explore the continuous evolution of the collaboration of human creativity and technology and the power that this combination brings to storytelling. The jury will be chaired by Gabriele Muccino, an Italian director and screenwriter known for films such as The Pursuit of Happyness, and Seven Pounds. Joining him on the panel for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival are returning members Rob Minkoff, co-director of The Lion King and creator of numerous films including Stuart Little, The Haunted Mansion, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Caleb & Shelby Ward, co-founders of Curious Refuge, the first online community dedicated to filmmakers using Artificial Intelligence; and Denise Negri, journalist for SkyTg24 and Sky Arte, and correspondent for major international film events such as the Academy Awards, Cannes, and Venice Film Festivals. New to the jury this year are Dave Clark, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Promise, a production company focused on films, series, and innovative formats created in collaboration with some of the world's most talented GenAI artists and storytellers worldwide, and Charlie Fink, columnist for Forbes US and expert in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and AI. The jury also includes Filippo Rizzante, Chief Technology Officer at Reply; Caroline Ingeborn, Chief Operating Officer at Luma AI, a platform for creating highly realistic 3D images and videos; Paolo Moroni, Head of Lexus Italy; and Guillem Martinez Roura, AI & Robotics Lead at ITU AI for Good, the United Nations initiative focused on harnessing AI for the benefit of society. The theme chosen for the 2025 edition is "Generation of Emotions" — an invitation to explore how Artificial Intelligence can evoke authentic and engaging emotions through cinematic language. The jury will evaluate submissions — due by June 1st, 2025 via the platform — based on creativity, production quality, and the use of AI in the various stages of development, from script to post-production. Gabriele Muccino commented: "The Reply AI Film Festival is a pioneering event showcasing technology and art's exciting intersection. AI is not a replacement for human creativity, but a catalyst for innovation. It will enable filmmakers to explore new styles, genres, and narratives that were previously unimaginable. As President of the Reply AIFF Jury, I'm honoured to be part of this journey, discovering new talents and celebrating the bold experiments that will shape the future of cinema. The AI revolution is just beginning, and I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of this creative explosion." "The role of AI in the future of the film industry won't be about replacing filmmakers—it'll be about expanding what's creatively possible. It will be a creative collaborator, helping filmmakers visualise ideas faster, experiment more freely, and bring ambitious stories to life with fewer limitations. From pre-production to post, AI will streamline workflows and democratise access to powerful tools, opening doors for more diverse voices and bold storytelling. But filmmaking will always be human at the core because AI can't feel joy, loss, or love. It hasn't lived the stories we're here to tell. Used with intention, AI won't diminish creativity but elevate it," said Dave Clark founder and Chief Creative Officer of Promise. "We are delighted to launch the second edition of the AI Film Festival because we believe in the importance of creating spaces and opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies," said Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply. "The success of the first edition, with over 1,000 short films submitted from 59 countries, underlines the global interest — not only among the younger generations — in initiatives that challenge both technical and creative skills." In addition to selecting the most outstanding original short films, the jury will also award two special prizes that are new to this edition: the Lexus Visionary Award, recognising the most visionary and innovative production that successfully integrates technology, design and forward-thinking, in line with the values that have always guided Lexus' approach to creativity; and the AI for Good Award, promoted in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which recognises the best short film that highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Paolo Moroni, Head of Lexus Italy, commented: "It is an honour to be part of the jury for this festival, which invites us to explore how Artificial Intelligence can accelerate the creation of authentic and engaging emotions through the language of cinema, combining innovation, creativity and vision. Much like Lexus - with whom it shares values such as innovation, creativity and forward thinking - this competition celebrates the evolution of film and technology's ability to support the generation of deep emotions, constantly pushing the boundaries of imagination." "I'm thrilled to join the Reply AI Film Festival as a juror and to present the 'AI for Good Award'. This festival is a unique opportunity to showcase the creative potential of generative AI technologies in storytelling. I'm looking forward to seeing how filmmakers use AI to tell compelling stories, highlighting the importance of sustainable development. AI can be a powerful tool for driving positive change, and I'm excited to see how the festival will inspire new ideas and innovations," said Guillem Martinez Roura, AI & Robotics Lead at ITU "AI for Good" The creatives behind the shortlisted works will be invited to a premiere event, organised by Reply and Mastercard, taking place in September in Venice where the three overall winners will be officially announced. Reply Reply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialised companies supporting key European industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of big data, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include: Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. View source version on Contacts Reply Fabio Tel. +390117711594 Irene Tel. +39 02 535761
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
REPLY: The Jury for the Second Edition of the Reply AI Film Festival Is Announced, Which Will Celebrate the Best AI-generated Short Films
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Reply, an international group specialised in the development of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and long committed to the exploration of emerging technologies and supporting the growth of new talent, announces the jury for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival. The international competition open to creatives, filmmakers, and videomakers who wish to experiment with the production of short films using AI tools and explore the continuous evolution of the collaboration of human creativity and technology and the power that this combination brings to storytelling. The jury will be chaired by Gabriele Muccino, an Italian director and screenwriter known for films such as The Pursuit of Happyness, and Seven Pounds. Joining him on the panel for the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival are returning members Rob Minkoff, co-director of The Lion King and creator of numerous films including Stuart Little, The Haunted Mansion, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Caleb & Shelby Ward, co-founders of Curious Refuge, the first online community dedicated to filmmakers using Artificial Intelligence; and Denise Negri, journalist for SkyTg24 and Sky Arte, and correspondent for major international film events such as the Academy Awards, Cannes, and Venice Film Festivals. New to the jury this year are Dave Clark, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Promise, a production company focused on films, series, and innovative formats created in collaboration with some of the world's most talented GenAI artists and storytellers worldwide, and Charlie Fink, columnist for Forbes US and expert in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and AI. The jury also includes Filippo Rizzante, Chief Technology Officer at Reply; Caroline Ingeborn, Chief Operating Officer at Luma AI, a platform for creating highly realistic 3D images and videos; Paolo Moroni, Head of Lexus Italy; and Guillem Martinez Roura, AI & Robotics Lead at ITU AI for Good, the United Nations initiative focused on harnessing AI for the benefit of society. The theme chosen for the 2025 edition is "Generation of Emotions" — an invitation to explore how Artificial Intelligence can evoke authentic and engaging emotions through cinematic language. The jury will evaluate submissions — due by June 1 st, 2025 via the platform — based on creativity, production quality, and the use of AI in the various stages of development, from script to post-production. Gabriele Muccino commented: ' The Reply AI Film Festival is a pioneering event showcasing technology and art's exciting intersection. AI is not a replacement for human creativity, but a catalyst for innovation. It will enable filmmakers to explore new styles, genres, and narratives that were previously unimaginable. As President of the Reply AIFF Jury, I'm honoured to be part of this journey, discovering new talents and celebrating the bold experiments that will shape the future of cinema. The AI revolution is just beginning, and I'm thrilled to be at the forefront of this creative explosion.' 'The role of AI in the future of the film industry won't be about replacing filmmakers—it'll be about expanding what's creatively possible. It will be a creative collaborator, helping filmmakers visualise ideas faster, experiment more freely, and bring ambitious stories to life with fewer limitations. From pre-production to post, AI will streamline workflows and democratise access to powerful tools, opening doors for more diverse voices and bold storytelling. But filmmaking will always be human at the core because AI can't feel joy, loss, or love. It hasn't lived the stories we're here to tell. Used with intention, AI won't diminish creativity but elevate it, ' said Dave Clark founder and Chief Creative Officer of Promise. ' We are delighted to launch the second edition of the AI Film Festival because we believe in the importance of creating spaces and opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies,' said Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply. ' The success of the first edition, with over 1,000 short films submitted from 59 countries, underlines th e global interest — not only among the younger generations — in initiatives that challenge both technical and creative skills.' In addition to selecting the most outstanding original short films, the jury will also award two special prizes that are new to this edition: the Lexus Visionary Award, recognising the most visionary and innovative production that successfully integrates technology, design and forward-thinking, in line with the values that have always guided Lexus' approach to creativity; and the AI for Good Award, promoted in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which recognises the best short film that highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Paolo Moroni, Head of Lexus Italy, commented: ' It is an honour to be part of the jury for this festival, which invites us to explore how Artificial Intelligence can accelerate the creation of authentic and engaging emotions through the language of cinema, combining innovation, creativity and vision. Much like Lexus - with whom it shares values such as innovation, creativity and forward thinking - this competition celebrates the evolution of film and technology's ability to support the generation of deep emotions, constantly pushing the boundaries of imagination. ' 'I'm thrilled to join the Reply AI Film Festival as a juror and to present the 'AI for Good Award'. This festival is a unique opportunity to showcase the creative potential of generative AI technologies in storytelling. I'm looking forward to seeing how filmmakers use AI to tell compelling stories, highlighting the importance of sustainable development. AI can be a powerful tool for driving positive change, and I'm excited to see how the festival will inspire new ideas and innovations," said Guillem Martinez Roura, AI & Robotics Lead at ITU "AI for Good" The creatives behind the shortlisted works will be invited to a premiere event, organised by Reply and Mastercard, taking place in September in Venice where the three overall winners will be officially announced. Reply Reply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialised companies supporting key European industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of big data, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include: Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reply doubles its AI-based international competitions: introducing the Reply AI Music Contest and welcoming back the Reply AI Film Festival.
The top music contestants will take the stage for a live performance at the Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, while the film contest finalists will be invited to a premiere event hosted by Reply and Mastercard, taking place in Venice in September. CHICAGO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reply, driven by its strong culture of innovation and its commitment to engaging younger generations in the use of new technology, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives with the launch of the Reply AI Music Contest - an international competition dedicated to the use of Artificial Intelligence in live musical performances. This music contest, organized in partnership with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's most prestigious electronic music festivals, offers the finalists the unique opportunity to perform live on stage at the festival, which will take place in Turin from 4 to 6 July 2025. The competition's theme is 'Experience of a Beat', and it invites young artists to create immersive experiences by integrating AI into music, visual art, and audience interaction. The entries, which can be up to five minutes long, will be judged by a panel of DJs, AI artists, Reply technology experts, and media partners. The criteria of the judges will be based on the creativity, the integration of sound and visuals, and its live performance potential. Along with this new initiative, Reply announces the launch of the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival, the international competition dedicated to creatives, directors, and video makers interested in creating short films using AI tools. Participants will be able to use AI in various stages of production, including scripting, storyboarding, image and video creation, visual and sound effects, and much more. Thanks to the collaboration with Mastercard, which is committed to connecting consumers with their passions and supporting emerging talent, the finalists will be invited to a premiere event hosted by Reply and Mastercard in Venice in September, where the three winning short films will be announced. The year's theme is "Generation of Emotions", celebrating the talents able to create cinematic experiences that evoke authentic emotions through the potential of AI. A distinguished jury of film, visual arts and AI experts will evaluate the submissions and select the ten best original works, each with a maximum length of 10 minutes. This second edition introduces two special awards: the "Lexus Visionary Award", which recognizes the most visionary and innovative work - one that best integrates technology, design and future insight, embodying the values that have always guided Lexus's forward-thinking vision - and the "AI For Good Award", in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which will be given to the best short film highlighting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "As part of our initiatives to promote new technologies among younger generations, Reply continues to promote and foster its culture of innovation by offering new spaces for creative experimentation. The Reply AI Film Festival and the Reply AI Music Contest are unique opportunities to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence as an ally of human creativity, demonstrating how the synergy between people and technology can open up new, more accessible scenarios for everyone with a spark of creativity," commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply. Creative talents from all over the world can participate in the Reply AI Music Contest and the Reply AI Film Festival by submitting their entries through the dedicated platforms — and — by June 1st, 2025. These contests are part of Reply Challenges, a program of technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models to engage new generations. Today, the Reply Challenges community has more than 150,000 participants worldwide. Reply Reply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specializes in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialized companies, Reply supports major industrial groups in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking and insurance and public sectors in defining and developing business models enabled by the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply's services include consulting, system integration and digital services. Media Contact: ReplyFabio +390117711594 Anusha +1 (312) 9980306 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Reply Sign in to access your portfolio
