See you at Festival Dates from 09 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026!
AI Film Forum: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Film Industry
- October 10, 2026
The Nanyang Film Festival AI Film Forum 2026 brings together filmmakers, AI technology leaders, production companies, streaming platforms, and creative industry professionals from China and Indonesia to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of storytelling.
Embracing the vision that “Technology should be a tool for telling better stories—not a reason to stop telling them,” the forum serves as a platform for cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business matchmaking between the film and technology industries of China and Indonesia.
Throughout the afternoon, participants will gain insights into China’s latest AI filmmaking technologies through keynote presentations and real-world case studies from leading companies including Alibaba, Light Chaser Animation, ChangHong IT, Stardust, and Microsoft. Discussions will cover AI-assisted content creation, virtual production, media commercialization, and opportunities for China–Indonesia collaboration.
The program also features an AI Experience Zone, where attendees can explore live technology demonstrations, as well as a dedicated one-on-one matchmaking session connecting Indonesian production companies, streaming platforms, content creators, and technology firms with Chinese partners to foster future collaborations.
Whether you are a filmmaker, producer, technology innovator, investor, or creative professional, the AI Film Forum offers a unique opportunity to discover emerging technologies, build valuable partnerships, and help shape the next chapter of AI-powered filmmaking in Southeast Asia.
Highlights
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- AI Experience Zone
- Opening Ceremony & Partnership Program Launch
- Keynote Speech
- AI Case Sharing Sessions
- Roundtable Discussion
- Indonesian AI Creation Showcase
- Business Matchmaking & Networking Reception
| Time | Segment | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Registration & Networking | The “AI Experience Zone” opens simultaneously, with Alibaba, Changhong IT, and Stardust running live demos at their booths as a warm-up |
| 13:30 - 13:45 | Opening Remarks + Event Launch | NFF organizers, a representative from Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, and a representative from the Chinese Embassy’s Cultural Office; launch of the “China–Indonesia Film & AI Innovation Partnership Program” |
| 13:45 - 14:15 | Keynote Speech | Alibaba: An overview of China’s AI film technology development and Tongyi video model capabilities |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Case Sharing I: Content Creation in Practice | Light Chaser Animation’s AIGC use cases → Emei Film Channel’s AIGC production workflow → Stardust’s AI short-drama performance data and hit-making methodology |
| 15:00 - 15:25 | Tea Break + Networking | Cantonese-style tea break; the AI Experience Zone remains open |
| 15:25 - 16:10 | Case Sharing II: Technology & Commercialization | Alibaba Happy Horse virtual production technology showcase → Sichuan Changhong Jiahua’s AI virtual advertising business case → Microsoft’s AI applications in media and entertainment |
| 16:10 - 17:00 | Roundtable Discussion | “Opportunities and Challenges in China–Indonesia Film AI Collaboration”: Chinese technology representatives + Indonesian producer/association representatives, focused on localization, content compliance, talent development, and investment models |
| 17:00 - 17:15 | Indonesian AI Creation Showcase | Screening of clips from local Indonesian AI short films/dramas, reflecting a two-way rather than one-way exchange |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Networking Reception | One-on-one matchmaking and business card exchange; the Nanyang Bridge Media team on-site facilitates follow-up meetings between Chinese and Indonesian participants |
*Disclaimer: This event schedule is tentative and subject to change. The final program, speakers, and timings will be confirmed closer to the event date.
