AI Filmmaking Workshop

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Brian KIM

CEO & Director of UGI Production

Brian W Kim is the director and CEO of UGI Productions. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in Canada with a degree in Communication. Leveraging diverse experiences in K-pop music videos, films, and advertisements, he specializes in creating robust virtual IPs, demonstrating profound insights and innovative approaches. Particularly, he is preparing high-end content based on Unreal Engine, integrating AI-driven modeling and art.

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Caleb WARD

CEO of Curious Refuge

Caleb Ward is the CEO of Curious Refuge, an online platform pioneering the use of AI in film. He is deeply dedicated to democratizing the creative process by unlocking the inner storyteller inside everyone. His AI training empowers artists at every end of the creative spectrum, from training Academy Award Winners to aspiring artists looking to learn storytelling for the first time. He has trained thousands of artists worldwide and in every major studio. He believes AI is dramatically changing the creative landscape and elevating the creative potential of artists around the world.

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Dave CLARK

Director / AI Instructor of Curious Refuge

Dave Clark is an award-winning filmmaker known for pioneering AI in storytelling across film, TV, and advertising. Based in Southern California, he excels in dark, grounded sci-fi/horror narratives, amassing millions of views for his viral AI-directed work. Endorsed by SAG(Screen Actors Guild) President Fran Drescher, Dave has spoken about the future of filmmaking to SAG-AFTRA(Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) members. He has collaborated with industry icons like Sir Ridley Scott and John Gaeta and shared his insights at prestigious events such as Berlinale, MIT, and Cannes. Dave also directs commercials for major brands like HP, Pepsi, Intel, Diageo, and Snapchat, and partners with actors/activists like Michael Ealy and George Clooney to promote justice and inclusion through storytelling. He is represented by UTA and Aperture Entertainment.