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AI and the Budget Filmmaker

60 mins

Synopsis

What does AI offer filmmakers working with limited resources whilst honouring the work of artists? This forward-looking discussion considers how emerging technologies are reshaping creative workflows, opening new possibilities for storytelling at the lowest budget levels.

Presented in partnership with UTS Creative Practice Research Group, microWAVE 26 brings together a series of conversations exploring bold, independent filmmaking.

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Sat 6 June 2026, 11:30am
The Hub, Lower Town Hall
Wheelchair
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    All Ages

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