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TheGrill brought hybrid filmmakers together to discuss what AI changes on set
At its September event, TheGrill brought together creators working across filmed performances and generated imagery.
Reporting updated Sep 23, 2026
THE TAKEAWAY
At its September event, TheGrill brought together creators working across filmed performances and generated imagery.
What Happened
TheGrill's September 30 program at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles scheduled Jason Zada, Eliza McNitt, Jon Erwin and Artlist's Ori Winokur for a panel moderated by Todd Terrazas. Their projects included Terrarium, ANCESTRA and Young Washington. The creative focus was on combining live-action production with AI-assisted imagery and postproduction.
Why It Matters
For a small filmmaking team, the important lesson is how shots move between physical production, generated imagery and the final edit. An improved shot is useful only if it can be revised while preserving the intended performance.
VEYR Angle
A production discussion becomes valuable when filmmakers explain which parts they filmed, which they generated and what they changed in the edit.
