We Need Old Filmmakers, but Why Are So Many of Them Obsessed with AI? — Opinion
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- Kane Parsons is a 20‑year‑old filmmaker whose analog horror series “Backrooms” has been released as a major theatrical film by A24.
- Paul Schrader is a 79‑year‑old screenwriter/director who delivered a keynote at the AI on the Lot symposium in Los Angeles, praising ChatGPT’s creative potential.
- Young filmmakers are increasingly emerging from digital communities rather than traditional pipelines such as festivals, internships, or film schools.
- Aging Hollywood legends are reportedly willing to trade reputation for a chance to make one more film by embracing generative AI tools.
- Generational divide in attitudes toward AI is highlighted, with younger creators using AI as a tool and older legends risk flattening human perspective.
Why it matters: Emerging digital creators gain a fast‑track to theatrical releases, while legacy filmmakers risk diluting their artistic credibility by over‑relying on AI, potentially reshaping Hollywood’s creative standards.
