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Let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the weeds!
This isn’t another big-picture conversation about the future of AI. We’re getting into the daily realities of using AI to make and ship real film and television. the workflows that actually work, the problems that come up along the way, and how experienced creators are solving them.
Over lunch, veteran film and television creators will take us inside their work. Each will share a real project and break down the workflow behind it, followed by a candid discussion and audience Q&A.
1. Joel Kuwahara, Co-Founder, Bento Box Entertainment, Founder, FutureCel Inc.
Joel Kuwahara is an Emmy Award-winning animation producer and co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment, the studio behind Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis and numerous other animated series. A longtime champion of new production technology, Joel helped pioneer Bento Box’s digital animation pipeline and has spent decades finding better ways to bring ambitious television projects from idea to screen.
2. Wayan Palmieri, Co-Founder, Trained to Imagine
Wayan Palmieri is a Los Angeles–based filmmaker, editor and AI production leader with nearly 30 years of experience. He co-founded Trained to Imagine, combining traditional filmmaking, generative AI, VFX and editorial for AI-native and hybrid productions. He spent a decade at Marvel Studios, contributing to 25 feature films and editing *What If…? – An Immersive Story* for Apple Vision Pro. Previously, as SVP and Head of Production at Kartel AI, he led productions for clients including Netflix, FOX Entertainment and Warner Music Group. His work spans production leadership, pipeline design and AI consulting.
3. Connie Wailan Siu, Head of Production at Promise
Connie Wailan Siu is a seasoned film production executive with experience bridging creativity and technology in filmmaking. With a background spanning virtual production, AI workflows, and animation, Connie has built a career at the forefront of cinematic innovation—transforming groundbreaking technologies into storytelling tools that empower filmmakers and artists. Connie has pioneered the integration of AI/Machine Learning and traditional filmmaking in production environments. Her work involves designing and managing end-to-end production workflows that combine virtual production, volumetric capture, and HDR lighting to deliver photorealistic and animated cinematic experiences. Her credits include Wednesday Season 2, A House of Dynamite, Happy Gilmore 2, Creation of the Gods II, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Yu Yu Hakusho, One Piece, Aquaman: Lost Kingdom, The Flash, The Gray Man, Black Adam, and The Batman.
Agenda
11:30 AM–12:15 PM: Lunch & Arrivals 12:15– 1:00 PM: Panel discussion + Audience Q&A 1:00–1:30 PM: Networking
Hosted by OpenArt.AI, your trusted platform for film and TV planning and production. (edited)
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
