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At Runway’s Summit, watch for what filmmakers can actually use
The San Francisco event pairs creative-production sessions with world-model research and robotics. For filmmakers, availability and control are the details to listen for.
Reporting updated Sep 23, 2026
THE TAKEAWAY
A convincing demo is only a starting point. Watch for the controls, access and export options that would let a team use it in an edit.
What Happened
Runway’s AI Summit takes place September 30 at The Masonic in San Francisco, with a published program running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The agenda includes an opening keynote, a research Q&A and a discussion of creative AI moving from trials into enterprise production.
What We’re Watching
Runway lists real-time video among the keynote topics. We’ll be looking for a clear distinction between what is being demonstrated and what creators can use, plus details on keeping a shot consistent when a client asks for a change.
Why It Matters
Those details help a small team decide whether a tool belongs in its next project or on a watchlist. A new effect is easier to admire than to budget around when access and revision controls are still unclear.
