Othelia aims to produce a story management system and has built a piece of technology for producers and writers that sits between Final Draft and Final Cut Pro. Othelia Story Technologies, an industry startup funded by the federal government, is researching and building intelligent story software to find new ways to develop creative technology that enables creativity. But the community and the industry are increasingly anxious that our stories will become more artificial. According to Othelia’s Kate Armstrong-Smith, AI and intelligent software have impacted screenwriting, particularly as technologies become more intelligent. Tools like ChatGPT are gaining popularity because of their capacity for conceptualising and developing stories. The session started with the use, value, and potential of AI as part of the creative process.

Guests were Grace Chung, Head of Google Research Australia Kate Armstrong-Smith, Co-founder, CEO & EP for Othelia Story Technologies and Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager, CSIRO National AI Centre. The panel: ‘ This session title was generated by ChatGPT’, was chaired by Reggie Ba-Pe III, Co-founder of Club Media.

They delved into the latest developments, how AI is transforming the creative process, and the ethical considerations for use of AI in the entertainment industry. Screen Forever 2023 (3–10 May) featured a panel of technologists considering the potential and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in screenwriting and storytelling.

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