TCL has introduced five content creators who will participate in its Film Machine AI TV/Film acceleration program.
The short films they create using artificial intelligence will premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles and can then be viewed via the streaming service TCLtv Plus.
The winning filmmakers will work with TCL Studio to complete their projects and hone their skills.
“The Film Machine program is designed to open new ways for creatives to succeed in the industry and help shape the future of storytelling. We want to showcase AI as a catalyst for innovation and creative collaboration and can’t wait to start developing projects with this extraordinary group of creatives,” said Haohong Wang, General Manager of TCL Research America.
The five finalists are George Huang (writer/director), Paul Johansson (actor/writer/director), Kellita Smith (actress/model/comedian), Chen Tang (actor) and Kurt Yaeger (actor/writer).
“This is a pivotal moment in the industry’s transformation, and TCL is leading the way in demystifying the use of AI tools with its production initiatives. We are honored to welcome each of these talented and fearless visionaries to our Film Machine program and TCL Studios,” said Chris Regina, Chief Content Officer of TCL North America. “This imaginative group of creatives represents the very best of the entertainment industry, and their experience and expertise will further strengthen our mission to elevate and advance content creation.”
TCL is using AI to develop original content that aims to stand out from other streamers and TV manufacturers. TCLtv Plus has launched several AI titles, including a sci-fi short film, Message in a botwhich debuted on the platform in July, with several other AI projects in the development pipeline.
Previous announcements in AI include the love story Next stop: Pariswhich will debut later this year.
TCLtv Plus is not only available on TCL devices, but is also distributed through Roku, Amazon and Google TV.
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