The Future of Reality: From Locarno to L.A.

This screening program presents a selection of archival and contemporary short films and video essays that explore the intersection of technology, AI and film history. Through documentary, experimental and artistic means, the selected works investigate our relationship with technology, its historical legacies and its implications for the political, ethical and stylistic fabric of our time.—guest programmers Evelyn Kreutzer and Kevin B. Lee

In conjunction with this series is a free, two-day conference about AI in film, Future of Cinema: From Locarno to L.A. (Oct. 24–25), taking place at the Darren Star Theater, located in Melnitz Hall on the UCLA campus.

Series programmed by Evelyn Kreutzer, Kevin B. Lee, Maya Montañez Smukler, Mark Quigley and Nicole Ucedo.

Generous support provided by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Locarno Film Festival and Swissnex in San Francisco.