AI on the Lot

Jon Erwin is the Founder/CEO of Innovative Dreams and creator of several popular biblical epics on Amazon Prime. Jon Erwin is also one of the leading innovators among Hollywood directors using AI in their productions. In his presentation at AI on the Lot, Jon demonstrates a new filmmaking technique that combines traditional filmmaking on volumetric stages, performance capture, and AI into a process he calls “Realtime Hybrid Filmmaking”.

Paul Schrader’s opening speech at AI on the Lot 2026, the world’s largest conference about AI media. Schrader comments on how AI is changing the way films are made and what that means for auteur filmmakers. Paul reflects on his own prolific career, the practical challenges filmmakers of his generation faced, how he directs AI within his departments, and what AI means for the next generation. Mike Gioia, co-founder of AI on the Lot, introduces Paul with opening remarks.