130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
June 18, 2025
5:05 pm
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5:55 pm
From silent film to AI-driven XR, this overview traces cinema’s evolution, shifting audiences from passive viewing to interactive, global storytelling.
130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
130 Years of Cinema’s Evolution
When
June 18, 2025 5:05 PM
Where
Cube stage
Summery
The Historical Trajectory of Film and Storytelling
- A brief overview of the 120-year evolution of cinema, from silent films to sound, color cinema, and the arrival of the digital and streaming era
- How storytelling media and formats have evolved: theater, the big screen, television, the internet, short-form video, XR, and beyond
- Humanity’s enduring desire and drive to tell stories
The Impact and Transformation Brought by New Technologies
- The influence of AI, interactive film-games, virtual reality, and augmented reality on the film industry
- How short-form video and fragmented content are reshaping audience storytelling consumption habits
- The shift of audiences from passive viewers to active, interactive participants
Imagining the Next 120 Years of Film and Storytelling
- The diversification of future story experiences: branching narratives, immersive storytelling, AI-assisted creation
- Cross-disciplinary convergence: the fusion of film, games, XR, and AI
- How cultural heritage and innovation can coexist, and how local stories are told in a globalized context
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