Luisa Huang
COO, Co-founder
Luisa Huang is the COO and Co-founder of Toonstar, an animation story studio that’s building entertainment franchises with frontier technology + next-gen storytellers. Through their community-driven animated series including “The Gimmicks,” “Space Junk,” “House of Chico,” and Creators’ Studio franchises like “Steven and Parker,” they are launching the next generation of storytellers and creating a pipeline of proven global IP for Hollywood. She leads the production and technology efforts at Toonstar, driving innovation in storytelling and production. Luisa started her career at Disney and Warner Bros., where she played a key role in developing strategic initiatives for tentpole franchises, launching digital platforms, and driving innovation in digital content creation.
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AI and Animation: Replacing Dystopian Nightmares with Positive Solutions
The current and future role of AI in animation has divided the industry over the past couple of years. This timely panel will take a look at the possible dangers of AI replacement of human labor force as well as the technical demands and impact of AI on the animation pipeline of both major studios and indie production houses. As the AI tools become more intuitive and intelligent, how will they help or hinder artists? How can we ensure that artists are protected and well-paid in future animation projects? What are some of the most recent innovations in the AI field that animation industry hopefuls need to be aware of?