Kling AI Illuminates Challenges and Human Solutions in AI Filmmaking - Variety

Kling AI’s TIFF Market Panel Illuminates Tech Challenges and Human-Led Solutions in AI Filmmaking: The Script Is Still the Blueprint Evolutionary Films’ Diane Shorthouse and Amissa Studios Issa Sissoko say human-led creative direction is key as AI video moves from experimentation into real production workflows Everytime Director Sandra Wollner on the Emotional Resonance of Her Un Certain Regard Winning Film: We Carry Our Experiences Within Us Creator Kat Sandler on Yaga With Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams: ‘People Are Ready for a Witchy Wave’ TIFF 2026: 20 International Titles to Track, From Feng-I Fiona Roan’s Shuhua Starrer to a Taxidermy Musical and a John Madden Parkinson’s Rom-Com Kling AI hit the opening morning of the inaugural TIFF : The Market with a lively, well attended panel, "A New Creative Paradigm: Consistent, Cinematic AI Video Powered by Kling AI," geared towards a Canadian industry audience of animation and live-action film creators eager for up-to-date insight into their roles and human skills in rapidly evolving production workflows. The panel, moderated by Tony Pu, Kling AI's head of creator community and industry partnerships, Europe and North America, continued the discussion started at Kling AI's Cannes Film Market session, where the company announced it had signed on as exclusive global technological brand partner on Evolutionary Films' animated feature "Minibots." Spotify Now Lets Parents Block Kids’ Music From Polluting Their Recommendations