“Weta FX CTO Kimball Thurston Urges Tech-Creative Collaboration on AI Tools at Busan Film F” — what this page in the network covers. At Netflix’s Creative Asia day during the Busan International Film Festival, Weta FX chief technology officer Kimball Thurston joined Korean filmmaker Kang Yun-sung and Netflix APAC Senior Director of Production Sung Q Lee to discuss AI’s role in production. Thurston highlighted that AI tools bring significant efficiencies to workflows, but stressed their limitations, calling for tech companies to collaborate more closely with creatives. Kang and Lee echoed the need for balance, noting AI’s potential to streamline processes while preserving artistic intent.
The panel underscored that AI is not a replacement for human creativity but a tool that requires thoughtful integration. As AI adoption grows across film and television, industry leaders say the path forward lies in partnerships that respect both technological innovation and creative vision. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.