This Film Would Like You To Know That It Is Important – A Review of Chicken
By April Klein Have you ever heard of the term “Social Problem Film”? It’s not a particularly well-phrased term, but it describes a type of film designed from its inception to tackle a larger societal issue through the lens of a traditional narrative structure. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term was more apt, as studios would literally commission films to cover issues they believed would draw audiences. These films would...
Choreographing Connection: A Review of Dancing for Trust: Halle
By Rhea Mursalin Directed by Andres Gambier, “Dancing for Trust: Halle” offers an inspiring glimpse into the creative process of dance students in Halle, Eastern Germany. The film chronicles a high-energy 20-hour workshop where participants craft original choreography, revealing the transformative power of creativity. Gambier’s direction skillfully captures performances and the talented participants. The film’s strength lies in its...
A Review: What are Bots and What Do They Do?
By April Klein Look, it ain’t that deep, folks. Bots are tools more than anything. They’re the lowest form of “AI”; they’re the digital equivalent of a mixing bowl—a simple digital mind powered by complex mechanical muscle. Encore, as with all tools, they can be misused. In What Are Bots and What Do They Do, director Rheana Smith infuses the blunt simplicity of an industrial film with a panache that makes this micro-short a delight to...
The AudioCraft Revolution: Text Into Music
Par: Alex Silverman From Text to Tempo: The AudioCraft Revolution comes to us from Planet Classroom’s own Emily Brooks as part of its Problem Solvers series. With AI slowly taking over the media landscape, this latest entry examines AI’s impact on audio creation. Developed by Meta, we are introduced to AudioCraft, an AI platform that turns text into music and audio effects for content creation. Three tools are featured: MusicGen, une...
Solving World Hunger with Innovation: the Power of AI
By Sadie Judd Solving World Hunger with Innovation from producer Marta Antonio is a highly informative short film that broadens the scope of how AI and technology can help address global crises. By describing the processes different companies use to tackle this consistently serious issue, the film promotes a new, technologically advanced future that we can believe in. Though the film doesn’t delve too deeply into how this AI...
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