We’re entering an exciting new era where computers are more creative than ever. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), machines can now play games, paint, compose music, synthesize voices, and much more. In this recorded webinar, Yiotis Katsambas, Director of Technology at Sony Pictures Animation, shares the latest AI breakthroughs and explores how they can revolutionize the creative process for filmmakers and artists. From smarter tools to bold new possibilities, he showcases how AI is shaping the future of art and storytelling. Yiotis Katsambas aims to inspire young artists in Cyprus to dive into Animation and the Arts and chase their creative dreams.

Upon the completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explore recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically focusing on its applications in creative processes such as game playing, painting, music composition, voice synthesis, and more.
• Gain insights on how AI is currently being used in the filmmaking and artistic industries to enhance creativity and streamline production processes.
• Understand the potential impact of AI on the future of animation and other art forms, with the aim of inspiring and motivating young artists in Cyprus to pursue careers in animation and related fields, empowering them to leverage AI tools and techniques to fulfill their creative aspirations.

The course is designed for all learners, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience in the subject matter.

The target audience includes creative professionals, technology enthusiasts, industry professionals, students, educators, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of AI-driven creativity.

Yiotis Katsambas is the Director of Technology at Sony Pictures Animation. A native of Nicosia, Katsambas has been recognized with several accolades from his home country, including the Cyprus Man of the Year in Arts (2008), and the Nicosia Honorary Medal (2019), awarded by the mayor of Nicosia for his technical achievements at Sony Pictures Animation and for his contribution to the making of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Katsambas was also the recipient of the Hollywood Post Alliance Engineering Excellence Award (2013) for his role in the creation of industry-standard pre-production software Flix.