The
Pro Talks
Discover Invaluable industry insights and create meaningful connections
Tailored to the individual needs of our accredited VIPs, our A.I. topics include:
Studio A.I. Management:
Explore new tools and business models including innovative software solutions, financing strategies, and collaboration structures.
Networking & Industry Insights:
Build connections with key industry players and gain insider knowledge on the A.I. film landscape.
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THE
WAiFF
The 2026 Pro Talks give professionals clear and actionable vision.
This year’s theme: A.I. powered filmaking
21-22 april
panels
& keynotes
These sessions celebrate the talents, tools, platforms, and studios rewriting the language of cinema—shaping new formats, funding models (legal and economic), and audience experiences.
Join leading producers and creators in roundtables and keynotes as they explore how A.I. tools and social platforms are reshaping production, budgets, and creative possibilities.
Introductive Keynote:
Jean-Michel Jarre
panel 1
Artistic creation • What A.I. can actually do
Nathalie Marchak (ARP)
Enora Contant (Ah ! Production )
Elena Lyubarskaya (The Difference Machine)
Gregg Bywalski (Webedia)
Introductive Keynote:
Mathieu Kassovitz
panel 2
FINANCIAL MODELS • THE TRUTH ABOUT THE COSTS OF A.I. AND HYBRID PRODUCTIONS
Cécile Lacoue (CNC)
Caroline Cooper (COO: Sky Entertainment Group)
Mauro Martani, (CEO PlusOne)
Antoine Bodet (AXIO)
Introductive Keynote:
Johann Choron
panel 3
COPYRIGHT & A.I. • LEGAL FRAMEWORK, INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, EMERGING RISKS
Gali Meiri (Hakol Mebina – Taasiya)
Tim Kraft (avocat allemand spécialisé médias/IA)
Introductive Keynote:
Kavan Cardoza
panel 4
BUILDING AN A.I. STUDIO • TOOLS, AUDIENCES, WORKFLOWS, STORYTELLING
Reza Sixo Safaï (Massive A.I)
Brad Minnich (Independent)
Zack London (Gossip Goblin Inc)
Fabrice Nadjari (Ministudio)
Introductive Keynote:
Roger Avary
panel 5
BACK TO THE FUTURE • THE NEXT BIG THING?
Joanna Popper (Media Tech Exec / Producer)
Elodie Polo-Ackermann (Imagissime / Mediawan)
Daniel Khamdamov, (Head of the Arte research workshop)
takeaways
Industry expertise:
A.I. creative trends, emerging tools and challenges, inspiring case studies, navigating the A.I. production landscape, and key aspects of production including script development, music, hybrid productions, and distribution.
Networking Opportunities:
Meet outstanding personalities in the industry and join a supportive community of like-minded professionals. Connect with international A.I. creators, experienced experts, and key institutional contacts. Explore collaboration opportunities.