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TheGrill asks how live action and AI fit into the same film
Filmmakers behind Terrarium, ANCESTRA and Young Washington will discuss combining live action with AI at the September 30 event in Los Angeles.
Reporting updated Sep 23, 2026
THE TAKEAWAY
Listen for how a filmed performance becomes a finished shot—and what happens when that shot needs changing.
What Happened
TheWrap has announced a filmmaking panel at TheGrill on September 30 at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles. Jason Zada, Eliza McNitt, Jon Erwin and Artlist’s Ori Winokur are scheduled to join a conversation moderated by Todd Terrazas.
The organizer links the discussion to Terrarium, ANCESTRA and Young Washington, with hybrid live-action and AI methods among the planned topics.
What We’re Watching
The useful detail will be in the handoffs: what the team films, what it generates, and how each part comes back into the edit. When a performance changes, which parts of the shot have to be rebuilt?
Why It Matters
A small film team needs to know where another pass will cost time. Hearing how these filmmakers handle a changed performance or shot could make that planning more concrete than a list of the tools they used.
