Shekhar Kapur highlights AI's potential to democratize cinema, enabling creators to produce large-scale films like Avatar on desktops at a fraction of traditional costs.
Kapur argues AI democratizes filmmaking by removing capital and equipment barriers, enabling youth to bypass traditional gatekeeps. Implication: AI platforms become new gatekeepers—whoever controls tools controls creator access, discovery, and IP distribution.
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Challenge to youth to embrace AI tools
Kapur believes that AI could redefine the filmmaking landscape by changing who gets to make films.
"Because of this, I am a massive proponent of AI," he said.
"I actively challenge the youth to step up and use these tools to create."
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