THE AMBASSADORS OF THE WAIFF
DES AMBASSADEURS ENGAGÉS POUR L'AVENIR DU CINÉMA
The World AI Film Festival ambassadors are inspiring figures from diverse backgrounds, united by their passion for innovation and creativity. Key players in promoting the festival, they champion the idea that artificial intelligence can enhance art while elevating talent.
A COLLECTIVE ENERGY TO DRIVE THE CREATIVITY OF TOMORROW
Eliot M. Cohen
Entrepreneur and Music Producer
Eliot M. Cohen is a British entrepreneur and music producer. Founder of the Red Bus Group in 1970, he has worked with major artists such as Black Sabbath, Mariah Carey, and Destiny’s Child. His studio, Red Bus Recording Studios, has hosted stars such as George Michael and Duran Duran. A consultant for Sony/ATV, he has contributed to successful film soundtracks. An honorary member of SACEM, his influence on the music industry was recognized by a Channel 4 documentary.
Michel Zgarka
Producer and Director
Michel Zgarka is a French producer and director, born on December 11, 1950, in Paris. With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he has produced, directed, and distributed numerous works, including the YouTube phenomenon “GUMMYBAR,” which has racked up over 6 billion views.
As President and CEO of HITLAB Inc., he is recognized for his visionary leadership and creative excellence.
Jean-Claude Goldenstein
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Jean-Claude Goldenstein is a French-American entrepreneur specializing in technology and artificial intelligence.
Founder and CEO of CREOpoint, he uses AI to combat information overload and misinformation. He is also involved in the film industry, notably participating in events such as the Cannes Film Festival and organizing AI meetups for the marketing community.
Stefano Landi
Technical manager
A results-driven technology executive based in Silicon Valley for 30 years, he has launched and commercialized various emerging technology products for the consumer, enterprise, and public sector markets. Currently at Amazon, he previously worked at companies such as Nokia, Palm, Verizon, as well as several Silicon Valley startups. Passionate about AI, he has recently focused on agentic AI and the GenAI revolution for the film industry.
Robert Paul Buganza
Creative Direction and Strategy
With over 20 years of international experience in London, Milan, and New York, Robert Buganza combines creativity, technology, and strategy to create experiences that inspire action and drive change. Specializing in AI, Blockchain, AR/VR, UI/UX, Motion Design, and Data Visualization, he leads cross-functional teams to deliver innovative content strategies and interactive multimedia solutions.
His professional background includes creative leadership roles at M&C Saatchi, TBWA\Italia and Sky Italia, as well as consulting projects for social collectives The Human Solidarity Project (USA) and The Undaunted (UK).
Robert’s work combines emerging technologies and captivating visual storytelling to propel brands into the future.
Alex Patrascu
Co-founder and creative technologist of MASSIVE Studios
Alex is the Co-Founder and Creative Technologist of MASSIVE Studios, where he leads an AI-native pipeline that delivers Hollywood-grade ads and films in days, not months; backed by 25 years in visual storytelling and more than 4M AI images and videos rendered, he blends creative rigor with cutting-edge automation to move from concept to screen at speed. His short A Hard Winter has surpassed one million views for its “unbelievable realism,” and teams at Topaz Labs, Leonardo AI, Google, and Higgsfield AI trust his work to push the frontier from idea to impact. Featured in Forbes as “a creative with deep expertise in generative AI,” Alex brings precision, innovation, and momentum to every frame.
Gilles Guerraz
advertising director
With over 15 years of experience in advertising directing, Gilles Guerraz is a recognized expert in creation enhanced by generative artificial intelligence. He has directed several dozen AI video projects, founded the training company NexTrend, co-founded the AI video production company BANGGER, created the newsletter Generative, as well as the AI directors’ collective Prompt Club.
Ysé Brisson
actress, screenwriter & producer
Ysé Brisson is a French actress, screenwriter, and producer with 10+ years as a media & entertainment expert.
She has consulted for groups (Lionsgate, Endemol, XII Tribes, Panini Media, Casablanca, Hitlab) and founded human-rights film festivals, including a Paris event for women’s voices hosted at the French Parliament.
Today she develops VR for healthcare, creating content that helps hospital patients reduce pain and isolation.
Sana Shaheer Abbasi
President and Co-Founder of 8 Billion Voices
Sana Shaheer Abbasi is the President and Co-Founder of 8 Billion Voices (8BV), a global initiative weaving wellness, art, AI, and storytelling into social impact. With a background in global health, refugee advocacy, and humanitarian work across Africa, the Caribbean, and the U.S., she builds bridges between communities and systems of care. Through projects like Divine Roots—an organic fashion line—and trauma-informed workshops, Sana champions healing, intentional living, and creative expression. With 8BV, she envisions a future where AI heals through simulation, creating spaces where every voice is seen, valued, and whole.
