This post was written by Hannah Elsakr and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on September 30, 2025.Back then, tools like Photoshop prompted skepticism: People were concerned that the new applications would “destroy their craft.” Over time, industries embraced the new technology, new workflows emerged, and those same tools became indispensable in the world of creativity and beyond.AI is on a similar arc. Its technical capabilities are advancing at a rapid pace, and it accelerates how fast creatives can iterate, test, and deliver new work. At the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I had the pleasure of participating in a panel on the next wave of AI filmmaking with three other leaders in AI and filmmaking — Ryan Patterson, director at Los Angeles-based AI studio GRAiL, Ed Ulbrich, head of strategic growth and partnerships at AI research lab Moonvalley, and Pietro Gagliano, founder and CCO of Transitional Forms. We discussed the ways AI is reshaping how stories are imagined, made, and shared.Building on our conversation, this article explores the future of filmmaking, identifies essential elements filmmakers should preserve and insist upon, and explains how Adobe can support their journey — from the first scribble on a napkin to the final pixel on screen. - YouTube www.youtube.com Ryan Patterson’s Dreamer, a short film about an aspiring filmmaker through the decades. From an endlessly creative kid in the 1980s to a struggling father in the 2010s, Dreamer explores the bumpy road to success and the power of inspiration. Made with Adobe...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 December