Celebrity Media Alliance host interviews Binghe-Wolf, pioneer of AI filmmaking.
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- Published: Sunday, 31 May 2026 23:10
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As artificial intelligence technology advances at a rapid pace, AI is reshaping the boundaries of film and television production. From script generation to visual creation, from post-production editing to distribution and promotion, a new era of cinema is quietly emerging. During the AI Film Festival, a host from Celebrity Media Alliance recently interviewed renowned author, AI filmmaker, and co-founder of the Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, Binghe Lang, to discuss the current state and future prospects of AI filmmaking.
On May 30, Celebrity Media Alliance host Li Jingyu interviewed the Chinese writer and one of the pioneering figures in contemporary AI filmmaking. At the beginning of the interview, the host introduced Binghe Lang as not only one of the key organizers of the event but also a trailblazer and explorer in the field of AI cinema. As one of the earliest practitioners to apply artificial intelligence technology to feature-length film production, his work Wolf has attracted widespread attention within the industry.
Speaking about the inspiration behind Wolf, Binghe explained that the screenplay had actually been completed six or seven years ago. At the time, several film companies and directors expressed interest in producing it. However, since the story is set on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia twenty years ago and belongs to the crime-thriller road movie genre, featuring large wolf packs, prairie chase sequences, and numerous action scenes, the production costs were extremely high.
“At that time, industry estimates put the budget at hundreds of millions of yuan, making the investment risk enormous,” Binghe Lang recalled. “Later, some big-budget films with similar themes failed at the box office, which made many investors even more hesitant.”
It was under these circumstances that artificial intelligence technology breathed new life into the long-dormant screenplay.
“I discovered that AI tools could help realize visual effects that were previously difficult to achieve, so I chose Wolf from among many scripts,” he said. “The grassland scenery, wolf pack sequences, and the atmosphere of that particular era are all especially suitable for AI-generated world-building. Many scenes that are difficult to film in reality can actually be created with greater flexibility through AI.”
However, the path to AI filmmaking has not been without challenges.
Binghe admitted that AI video tools two years ago were still very primitive. The results looked more like animated PowerPoint presentations, with stiff movements and little realism. Yet through continuous experimentation and iteration, he gradually realized that learning AI was merely about mastering a tool; the more important task was learning filmmaking itself.
“In the end, what you're really learning is how to make films, not just how to use AI,” he said. “Now, even if you gave me a traditional film crew, I would know how to direct, how to design shots, and how to tell a compelling story.”
According to Binghe, Wolf runs for 120 minutes, and even the current version has already generated more than 3,300 key visual assets. As AI technology continues to evolve, the team is replacing and optimizing scenes almost every day.
Binghe believes that the greatest advantage of AI filmmaking lies in its remarkable flexibility and editability.
“In traditional filmmaking, if problems are discovered in the script after shooting is completed, the cost of reshooting can be extremely high. AI filmmaking is different. From the screenplay to the shots and post-production editing, every stage can be adjusted at any time,” he said. “For AI creators, the cost of revisions may simply involve additional computing power and time, rather than rebuilding a production crew and returning to the filming location.”
Looking toward the future of AI cinema, Binghe proposed a highly forward-looking concept: open collaborative filmmaking.
“In the future, if I release an AI film and you don't like a particular version, you could obtain authorization and re-edit it yourself,” he said. “Different creators could build upon the same story, adding their own interpretations, aesthetics, and technical expertise to create multiple versions and share in the revenue together.”
In his view, this model has the potential to completely transform the traditional one-way communication structure of cinema.
“Today, we cannot go back into Titanic and rewrite its storyline, but future AI films may make that possible,” he said. “Audiences will no longer be just audiences; they may also become co-creators. Future cinema could become a multidimensional, interactive, and continuously evolving art form.”
At the conclusion of the interview, Binghe also revealed plans to collaborate with major Chinese MCN organizations to launch bilingual Chinese-English AI film and media courses for the global market. The curriculum will cover the entire creative process, including storytelling concepts, visual aesthetics, AI technology applications, cinematography, directing techniques, editing skills, and content distribution.
“I hope to help more people develop film and media creation skills for the AI era,” he said. “Because the future belongs to those who understand both artistic expression and how to effectively use AI tools.”
This exclusive interview not only highlighted the limitless possibilities of AI filmmaking but also revealed new opportunities for creators seeking deeper integration between technology and art. As artificial intelligence continues to push beyond the traditional boundaries of film and television production, a new era in which everyone can participate in the creative process may be arriving faster than ever before.
