Synopsis : Topic Description: This session examines the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the future of filmmaking. It will discuss the ways in which AI can be effectively used in various aspects of the filmmaking process.

Speaker/s : Pragya Misra, Anand Gandhi

Pragya Misra:
Pragya is a multifaceted leader currently driving public policy and partnerships at OpenAI. Previously, she led public affairs at Truecaller and led WhatsApp’s campaign against misinformation in 2018. Beyond her professional roles, she's a podcast host and former national-level golfer.

Anand Gandhi:
Anand started writing and directing plays in school at the age of 12. At 19, he wrote a total of hundred episodes of two television soap operas, which went on to become the most popular shows in the history of Indian Television. The same year his play "Sugandhi" was awarded the prestigious National Award. Beyond these early achievements, Anand went on to direct the groundbreaking film Ship of Theseus, a thought-provoking exploration of identity and ethics that became an international success and is widely regarded as a landmark in Indian independent cinema. He also founded Memesys Culture Lab, a pioneering media studio and think tank dedicated to creating innovative and thought-provoking content that challenges traditional cinematic boundaries, pushing the envelope in both form and substance.


Moderator: Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kapur is an Indian filmmaker and actor. Kapur is the recipient of several accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a National Film Award, a National Board of Review Award and three Filmfare Awards, in addition to nomination for a Golden Globe Awards. He is currently serving as the Festival Director of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Speaker/s : Pragya Misra, Anand Gandhi
Moderator : Shekhar Kapur