{"686046":{"#nid":"686046","#data":{"type":"news","title":"State of the Industry: Georgia Tech Arts at Trilith ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Film Industry Summit at Trilith Studios | October 23, 2025\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this year\u2019s \u003Cem\u003EState of the Industry\u003C\/em\u003E summit, Georgia Tech Arts joined filmmakers, educators, students, and industry professionals at Trilith Studios for a day devoted to the future of film and media. Sponsored by Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and College of Design, the event explored how innovation, technology, and storytelling continue to redefine creative careers across Georgia\u2019s thriving entertainment sector.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the day\u2019s highlights was the panel \u201cCTRL + ALT + CREATE: Next-Gen Tools,\u201d moderated by Lisa Marks, interim chair of Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies. The discussion brought together leaders who are shaping inclusive pathways into the industry, offering insights into workforce development, emerging technologies, and the intersection of art and innovation. A notable connection among the panelists and Marks was their shared foundation in traditional art practices that ultimately guided their paths into creative technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPanelist Christina Lee Storm, Co-Founder of PLBK, presented a compelling overview of key considerations when approaching generative AI on a film project. She outlined three core principles she applies before using AI: creative integrity to professionals, creators, performers, and craftspeople; permissions and licenses to ensure legal and commercial viability; and accountability, transparency, and sustainability in how AI is deployed. These principles examine how artificial intelligence is transforming film and television production, from previsualization to postproduction, and invite participants to think critically about authorship, ethics, and the role of human creativity in the age of AI. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cThe tech is a tool for the art and craft to shine through,\u201d said Barbara Ford Grant, a pioneering VFX and creative technology executive, underscoring the panel\u2019s consensus that while technology evolves, storytelling remains the foundation of the creative process. Storm emphasized that AI, when used thoughtfully, can expand possibilities rather than replace human imagination.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding a production lens, Barry Williams, director of creative technologies at Trilith Studios, spoke to how fast-moving toolsets are reshaping on-set decisions and pipeline planning, and how thoughtful adoption can balance efficiency with quality. His remarks echoed the panel\u2019s focus on practical pathways into high-skill roles across Georgia\u2019s growing screen industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe conversation reflected Georgia Tech\u2019s own approach to bridging technology and creativity. Marks guided the dialogue toward the broader question of how education can prepare students to navigate an industry increasingly shaped by innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany Georgia Tech students attended the event, particularly those from Bentley Heyman\u2019s and Daniel Phelps\u2019s video production classes in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication. The experience offered them a firsthand look at how artists, technologists, and educators are collaborating to shape the future of media.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Georgia Tech Arts, events like \u003Cem\u003EState of the Industry\u003C\/em\u003E represent more than professional dialogue. They reinforce a shared commitment to cultivating the creative workforce of the future. Through innovation, education, and community connection, Georgia Tech and its partners continue to bridge technology and storytelling, ensuring the state\u2019s film ecosystem remains as forward-thinking as it is vibrant.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Arts participated in the 2025 \u003Cem\u003EState of the Industry\u003C\/em\u003E summit at Trilith Studios, co-sponsored by the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the College of Design. Lisa Marks, interim chair of the new School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies, moderated the panel \u201cCTRL + ALT + CREATE: Next-Gen Tools,\u201d featuring industry leaders Christina Lee Storm, Barbara Ford Grant, and Barry Williams. 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