Culver Cup: AWS Gen AI Film Showcase

The Future of Film Meets AI: Behind the scenes access and AI Companies Showcase
Step into cinema's next frontier at the LA Tech Week's anticipated event of the week! Following last year's groundbreaking Culver Cup Film Competition, the 2025 Culver Cup: AWS Gen AI Film Showcase returns with unprecedented access to the intersection of Hollywood storytelling and cutting-edge AI innovation.

A New Chapter in Filmmaking

Witness history as we pull back the curtain on how major studios are transforming content creation through AI. For the first time, step behind the scenes at the legendary Stage15 to witness how major studios are embracing AI to push creative boundaries. Get an exclusive first look at groundbreaking sequences from Amazon MGM Studios' "House of David," where traditional filmmaking artistry meets revolutionary AI capabilities.

Featured Highlights

Industry-First Reveals: See never-before-shown title series’ scenes demonstrating how leading studios are revolutionizing production pipelines with AI
Direct Access to Innovation Leaders: Connect with visionaries and decision-makers from AI startups, investors, AWS and Amazon execs
Next-Gen Tech Showcase: Experience the tools shaping tomorrow's entertainment landscape

Transformative Sessions
Interactive Presentation: "How We Built This with AI: Behind the Scenes with House of David"

An interactive journey into modern production featuring Amazon MGM Studios' VFX leaders and the Show creators, revealing how AI is enhancing rather than replacing the artistic process.

Panel Showcase: "Beyond the AI Gold Rush: The Next Wave of Creative Tech and Media Infrastructure"

A new frontier emerges where foundational infrastructure—not just applications—is revolutionizing how entertainment content is created. This panel brings together visionary leaders who are developing robust, scalable solutions that will power the next generation of creative technology. Our panelists will discuss how their technologies intersect and complement each other, forming a new ecosystem that's poised to redefine creative workflows across the entertainment industry.

Our panelists include a16z partner, and pioneering companies who are moving beyond simple AI applications to develop robust, scalable solutions that are revolutionizing content creation. Our panelists will discuss how their technologies intersect and complement each other, forming a new ecosystem that's poised to redefine creative workflows across the entertainment industry.

Agenda

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4:00PM | Opening Remarks

4:10PM | Interactive Presentation: How we built this with AI: Behind the Scenes with "House of David"

Moderated by Nikao Yang, Principal, AWS Startups VC Business Development

Panelists: Chris Del Conte "CDC", Amazon MGM Studios, Director | VFX, VP & Innovation Tech

Jon Erwin, Director/Creator, "House of David" series

5:15PM | Panel - AI Companies Showcase: Beyond the AI Gold Rush - The Next Wave of Creative Tech and Media Infrastructure

Panelists: Andrew Chen, General Partner at a16z

Amit Jain, Founder of Luma AI

Diego Rodriguez, Co-Founder of Krea

Michael Lingelbach, Founder of Hedra

Moderated by: Samira Bakhtiar, AWS Director of Media and Entertainment

6:00PM | Networking

Elite Gathering
Connect with an exclusive community of industry leaders:

Studio Executives
Award-winning Filmmakers
AI Technology Pioneers
Content Innovation Leaders
Top-tier Investors

Limited Attendance:
Due to high demand and limited capacity, submitting a registration does not guarantee entry. All RSVPs will be reviewed and approved on a weekly basis, with confirmation emails being sent to approvals.

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