aRTIFICiAL Planet
An aspiring wildlife filmmaker worries that A.I. technology could make documentary filmmaking obsolete. But on the flipside, she acknowledges that making wildlife films does have an ecological impact, disturbing fragile ecosystems and endangered species in pursuit of research, entertainment, and education. She wonders: could A.I. film technology actually better serve conservation efforts? Featuring a cast of industry professionals, scientists, and conservationists, the film explores the importance of authenticity, trust, and veracity in wildlife documentaries.
Sponsored by Morris Orchard Natural Burial
Filmmaker: Chloe Warren
Running Time: 21 mins
Language: English
Type: Student Film – Short – Student Film Award Winner
School: University of Otago
Chloe Warren is a Belgium-based science communicator and wildlife filmmaker. Most of her career has focused on connecting people with nature and protecting marine ecosystems through education and storytelling. Produced as part of her master’s degree in science communication in the Science and Natural History Filmmaking program at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, Artificial Planet is her first solo production.
