The Future of Hollywood--Why AI and Major Movie Studio Filmmaking are on a Collision Course

About this session

Hollywood doesn’t get to opt out of AI. With billions of people worldwide already using the latest tools and studios like Disney embracing them in real time and making deals with the hyperscalers, the question isn’t if movies change—but who adapts fast enough to survive it. Veteran film & television producer turned Staircase Studios AI founder & CEO Pouya Shahbazian breaks down why AI is forcing Hollywood’s hand, what breaks first, and how the next era of filmmaking is being built.This is a conversation about understanding where Hollywood is heading—and how to stay ahead of it.