Peter Chan Rejects AI-Generated Films, Defends Feature Cinema — SkimNews
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- Peter Chan rules out using AI-generated content in his films, distinguishing it from AI-assisted tools like CGI, which he compares to established filmmaking techniques
- Peter Chan asserts that the two-hour feature film will survive the rise of vertical and short-form dramas, citing coexisting audience appetites for both long and short formats
- Peter Chan reveals his latest film, 'The Road Not Taken,' explores Alzheimer’s and family fracture, drawing from personal experience and a visit to a care facility in Chengdu
- Peter Chan credits the enduring impact of 'Comrades: Almost a Love Story' for shaping his career, though he calls it a 'spell' he has spent decades trying to move beyond
- Peter Chan describes his creative process as iterative and demanding, often pushing writers to revise scenes repeatedly, earning him mixed standing in the screenwriting community
Why it matters: As studios experiment with AI and short-form content, Chan’s stance highlights a counter-trend where established filmmakers leverage emotional depth and human authorship to justify the feature film’s survival. His influence across Asia gives this perspective weight in shaping regional cinematic values.
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