Credo 23 Film Festival: Celebrating Human-Made Cinema in a Digital World
Justine Bateman has taken her no-AI film festival online, offering a selection of films through a digital "room" on RoomC23.com until July 10. Viewers can purchase a "key" for $40 to access a variety of shorts, features like Crystal Gross and Feel, and special talks with industry figures like Sean Baker and Reed Morano.
The Credo 23 Film Festival, founded by Bateman, focuses on showcasing handmade human work and avoiding the use of Generative AI in filmmaking. The festival, which recently took place in Hollywood, supports filmmakers by giving them profits in the form of grants for future projects.
Bateman's organization, Credo 23, certifies that films contain no AI and aims to provide audiences with high-quality, human-made content in a landscape increasingly dominated by automated tools. She believes that as AI becomes more prevalent in filmmaking, audiences will appreciate the authenticity and dedication of human creativity.
By offering a curated selection of films and events through the digital room, Bateman hopes to create a space where audiences can enjoy thoughtful, human-centric filmmaking without the distractions of mass-produced content. The festival's mission is to support filmmakers and promote the value of handmade work in an industry that is increasingly reliant on automation.