As artificial intelligence reshapes screen storytelling, film festivals are grappling with new questions around eligibility, transparency, authorship, and audience trust. While few festivals have formal AI policies, the need for thoughtful frameworks is growing.

This panel brings together festival leaders, programmers, funders, and industry organizations to explore how they are approaching AI-assisted and AI-generated works. Discussion will cover disclosure, creator attribution, intellectual property, audience expectations, and the role of human creativity in programming decisions.

Rather than offering definitive answers, the session invites an open dialogue on how festivals can balance innovation with artistic integrity, develop responsible policies, and maintain public trust as AI becomes an increasingly important part of the screen industry.

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