Interview

Special/Visual Effects

Busan 2026: Wētā FX CTO Kimball Thurston on AI’s Biggest Promise: Less Busywork, More Creativity

As CTO of Oscar-winning Wētā FX, Kimball Thurston is helping guide the industry's use of AI. Speaking alongside Netflix executive Sung Q Lee and filmmaker Kang Yun-sung, he explains why the future of filmmaking still depends on human creativity.

By Mathew Scott  |  8 hours ago
From “Channel Zero” to “Brand New Cherry Flavor” & “Verity”: The Wild Interior World of Writer Nick Antosca

Before the monsters, jump scares, and special effects, there is the writer. We take a look inside the singular imagination of “Verity” screenwriter Nick Antosca, whose work in “Channel Zero” and “Brand New Cherry Flavor” helped redefine modern horror.

By Hugh Gallagher  |  October 20, 2026
Local Stories, Global Audiences: Jon Wax’s Vision for Disney+ in Asia

At the Busan International Film Festival, Disney executive Jon Wax discussed the company’s growing investment in Korea, the highly anticipated series “The Remarried Empress,” new creative partnerships, and why compelling character journeys remain key to global success.

By Mathew Scott  |  October 20, 2026

Interview

Actor

From Busan to the World: Hollywood and Korea Celebrate the Power of Global Storytelling

At the Busan International Film Festival’s American Film Night, industry leaders, filmmakers, and stars gathered to celebrate the growing creative partnership between Hollywood and Korea, highlighting new collaborations, global storytelling, and cross-border productions.

By Mathew Scott  |  October 19, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

“Love of Your Life” DP Todd Banhazl on Finding a Spiritual Collaborator in Director Rachel Morrison

Cinematographer Todd Banhazl discusses partnering with director Rachel Morrison to create the visual language of “Love of Your Life,” using light, shadow, and evocative locations to chart Margaret Qualley's moving journey through grief and renewal.

By Loren King  |  October 19, 2026