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How artificial intelligence is changing film

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July 12, 2025

AI creates visual effects, dubs voices and makes digital clones of actors. It saves time and money – but does it make movies better? What will the rise of AI mean for filmmakers?

From anime studios in Japan to Hollywood strikes and AI-generated films — artificial intelligence is transforming the film industry. It creates visual effects, dubs voices, and even generates entire movies. But what does this mean for creativity, jobs, and the future of storytelling? SHIFT explores how AI is reshaping cinema across the globe.

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