AI Surprise in Cannes: Curiosity Wins Over Fear
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, discussions around artificial intelligence have shifted from fear to curiosity among filmmakers. Many are exploring how AI can enhance filmmaking efficiency rather than threaten creative jobs. Notable figures, including Todd Mann and Jon Erwin, are advocating for the use of AI tools to streamline production processes.
- ▪The atmosphere at Cannes featured a mix of skepticism and curiosity about AI in filmmaking.
- ▪Filmmaker Todd Mann promotes AI tools that protect actors' likenesses while expressing concerns about the technology.
- ▪Jon Erwin shared his positive experiences using AI to reduce production time and costs for his projects.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies AI Surprise in Cannes: Curiosity Wins Over Fear AI has turned a corner among some film professionals, from looming threat to how to use the tools Sharon Waxman May 17, 2026 @ 1:39 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Atmosphere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (Getty Images) CANNES – On the Members Club beach at the Cannes Film Festival, a passionate filmmaker is wearing a pin that reads “Fuck AI.” But the filmmaker is Todd Mann, the co-founder of Flawless, and he’s here at the festival touting a new set of AI tools to help filmmakers and actors guarantee that their likeness isn’t used by technology without their consent.
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