In The New Machine Cinema, pioneering AI filmmaker Hooroo Jackson presents a groundbreaking theoretical framework for understanding cinema's next evolution. Drawing from his experience creating the first AI-generated feature film (Window Seat, 2023) and first AI animated feature (DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict, 2024), Jackson examines how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing filmmaking at both practical and philosophical levels.
This collection of seven landmark essays explores the transformative potential of machine cinema. "One Man, One Film" positions AI filmmaking as the ultimate realization of auteur theory, while "Speed of Mind" introduces a new cinematic language that matches the pace of human consciousness. "The Living, Breathing Cinema" envisions film's fluid future, and "The Automated Film" warns of potential threats to artistic autonomy. Additional essays tackle questions of legitimacy, creative freedom, and moral implications of AI in cinema.
Together, these writings establish fundamental principles for a nascent art form while documenting its emergence. Jackson's unique position as both theorist and practitioner provides invaluable insight into AI's impact on film production, distribution, and creative possibility. Essential reading for filmmakers, critics, and anyone interested in cinema's future,
The New Machine Cinema provides vital context for understanding this pivotal moment in film history.
Featuring the essays:
"The New Machine Cinema"
"AI Films Are Films"
"One Man, One Film"
"Speed of Mind"
"The Living, Breathing Cinema"
"The Moral Argument"
"The Automated Film"
