who we are
THE WAiFF: A VISIONARY ALLIANCE FOR A CINEMATOGRAPHIC REVOLUTION
THE WORLD AI FILM FESTIVAL (WAiFF) IS BACKED BY A TEAM OF VISIONARY LEADERS AND PIONEERING ORGANIZATIONS, UNITED BY A COMMON MISSION: TO UNLEASH THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SERVICE OF CINEMA WHILE RESPECTING ETHICS AND THE RIGHTS OF CREATORS.
Charles Ange Ginésy
President of the Alpes-Maritimes Department and the Maison de l’intelligence artificielle
Charles Ange Ginésy, President of the Alpes-Maritimes Department and the Maison de l’intelligence artificielle:
The Alpes-Maritimes Department, under the leadership of President Charles Ange Ginésy, is pursuing an ambitious innovation policy through the SMART Deal, a structuring program for the digital transition of the territory. In this dynamic, the Maison de l’Intelligence Artificielle (MIA), the first in Europe, plays a key role in raising awareness and acculturation to AI, promoting innovation and cooperation within the Côte d’Azur technological ecosystem and driving national and international momentum. With its cultural expertise, its museums, cinema, departmental media libraries and events, the Department also supports the intersection between artificial intelligence and artistic creation, thus promoting accessible use of these technologies.
Marco Landi
WAiFF FOUNDER
Marco Landi, former president of Apple and an iconic figure in the field of artificial intelligence, is the founder and main sponsor of the festival. Co-founder of the EuropIA Institute, he has always been a strong advocate of ethical and creative AI.
The EuropIA Institute, based in Sophia Antipolis, is a pioneering organization dedicated to raising awareness and training the general public on the challenges of artificial intelligence. By supporting the WAiFF, the EuropIA Institute demonstrates the immense potential of AI in film creation.
Sarah Lelouch
Official partner
An innovative producer, Sarah Lelouch is the founder of two major initiatives:
- TechCannes Business Club : This business network connects players in cinema and tech to stimulate innovation, explore new financing methods and build an ecosystem where technology fuels creativity.
- ClapAction : This revolutionary platform invites the public to actively participate in cinematographic creation. By connecting creators, audiences and new writing, clapAction builds an educational and participatory dialogue to reinvent the link with cinema.
As co-organizer, Sarah Lelouch enriches WAiFF with her expertise in community building and her commitment to innovative cinema to remind us that technology, while essential, will never replace talent.
David Defendi
Official partner
David Defendi, award-winning screenwriter (Emmy Awards 2012) and co-founder of GENARIO, is a key player in technological innovation applied to film production.
GENARIO, WAiFF’s official technology partner, is a French artificial intelligence platform dedicated to screenwriting. Its innovative technology supports authors, screenwriters and creators by ensuring respect for intellectual property while exploring new narrative forms. By supporting WAiFF, Genario facilitates the spotlighting of new talents and visionary stories.
Together, these partners and visionaries are building a unique festival, celebrating the harmony between art and technology.
Jean-Edouard ANDRÉ
Festival Director
Producer and director (France TV), he has brought together great directors and young cinema talents on several magazine series. A teacher in leading schools (SciencesPo, 3D schools), he drives the evolution of professions and the transformation of teaching methods, in the era of A.I.
A specialist in complex project management, he leads strategic initiatives for the Festival and guides his partners, both public and private, towards new directions.
Julien RAOUT
Official Partner
Julien Raout is a director and trainer specializing in generative artificial intelligence, as well as the artistic director of WAiFF. Founder of Studio Laffitte, based in Sophia Antipolis, he combines art and technology to redefine the boundaries of cinema and visual storytelling. Through his training, he supports creatives in the integration of AI, while exploring new artistic perspectives. Innovator and teacher, he embodies an inspiring vision of the future of creation.
