Global AI Cinema
Founding Advisors
Every great institution begins with great minds.
The nine Founding Advisors of Global AI Cinema are leaders of their fields —
drawn from the world's great universities, the Hollywood studio system,
national science laboratories, and the creative frontier of AI.
Each commands a different dimension: film history, industry strategy, AI aesthetics,
frontier science, the cinematic arts, AI-native creation,
professional selection, technical evaluation, and creator development.
Together, they lay the intellectual and artistic foundations of an institution built for the century ahead.
Defining Cinema in the Age of AI
Prof. Robert King
Founding Advisor
Columbia University School of the Arts
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Film and Media Studies. Author of The Fun Factory, Hokum!, and Man of Taste. Current research explores the history of computer-generated humor.
Michael Fisk
Founding Advisor
AI Cinema Strategy & Distribution
Academy Member (AMPAS / Oscars). Entertainment executive with leadership across Amazon / MGM, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate — specializing in generative AI media infrastructure, global studio marketing, IP strategy, and content commercialization.
Prof. Lev Manovich
Founding Advisor
Presidential Professor · AI Culture & Media Theory
One of the world's leading scholars in digital culture, computational media, and visual analytics. Contributing to the theoretical foundation of AI-native cinema.
Hanqing Zhao
Founding Advisor
AI-Native Creativity & Digital IP
A pioneer in AI-generated storytelling and digital character creation, contributing to the evolution of AI-native creative expression and next-generation intellectual property.
Aria Li
Founding Advisor
AI Evaluation & Technical Standards
AI Research Engineer at Netflix specializing in foundation models, semantic representations, recommendation systems, and large-scale production machine learning systems for personalized media experiences.
Dr. John Zhiyu Jiang
Founding Advisor
AI Infrastructure & Digital Transformation
Technology leader specializing in AI infrastructure, digital transformation, and scalable AI systems. Leading technology strategy for the Global AI Cinema ecosystem.
Prof. Weimin Zhang
Founding Advisor
Cinematic Arts & Humanistic Storytelling
Award-winning filmmaker and educator with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking and cinematic storytelling. Advising on cinematic language and film education.
Donglin Li
Founding Advisor
Cross-Cultural Storytelling & Creator Development
Filmmaker and educator dedicated to advancing cross-cultural narratives and nurturing emerging creators through international collaboration.
Roy Chin
Founding Advisor
Selection & Recognition Framework
Golden Horse Awards Jury Member with extensive experience in film evaluation and international awards. Advising on evaluation principles and jury standards.
Prof. Robert King
Founding Advisor
Columbia University School of the Arts
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Film and Media Studies. Author of The Fun Factory, Hokum!, and Man of Taste. Current research explores the history of computer-generated humor.
Michael Fisk
Founding Advisor
AI Cinema Strategy & Distribution
Academy Member (AMPAS / Oscars). Entertainment executive with leadership across Amazon / MGM, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate — specializing in generative AI media infrastructure, global studio marketing, IP strategy, and content commercialization.
Prof. Lev Manovich
Founding Advisor
Presidential Professor · AI Culture & Media Theory
One of the world's leading scholars in digital culture, computational media, and visual analytics. Contributing to the theoretical foundation of AI-native cinema.
Hanqing Zhao
Founding Advisor
AI-Native Creativity & Digital IP
A pioneer in AI-generated storytelling and digital character creation, contributing to the evolution of AI-native creative expression and next-generation intellectual property.
Aria Li
Founding Advisor
AI Evaluation & Technical Standards
AI Research Engineer at Netflix specializing in foundation models, semantic representations, recommendation systems, and large-scale production machine learning systems for personalized media experiences.
Dr. John Zhiyu Jiang
Founding Advisor
AI Infrastructure & Digital Transformation
Technology leader specializing in AI infrastructure, digital transformation, and scalable AI systems. Leading technology strategy for the Global AI Cinema ecosystem.
Prof. Weimin Zhang
Founding Advisor
Cinematic Arts & Humanistic Storytelling
Award-winning filmmaker and educator with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking and cinematic storytelling. Advising on cinematic language and film education.
Donglin Li
Founding Advisor
Cross-Cultural Storytelling & Creator Development
Filmmaker and educator dedicated to advancing cross-cultural narratives and nurturing emerging creators through international collaboration.
Roy Chin
Founding Advisor
Selection & Recognition Framework
Golden Horse Awards Jury Member with extensive experience in film evaluation and international awards. Advising on evaluation principles and jury standards.
Prof. Robert King
Founding Advisor
Columbia University School of the Arts
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Film and Media Studies. Author of The Fun Factory, Hokum!, and Man of Taste. Current research explores the history of computer-generated humor.
Michael Fisk
Founding Advisor
AI Cinema Strategy & Distribution
Academy Member (AMPAS / Oscars). Entertainment executive with leadership across Amazon / MGM, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate — specializing in generative AI media infrastructure, global studio marketing, IP strategy, and content commercialization.
Prof. Lev Manovich
Founding Advisor
Presidential Professor · AI Culture & Media Theory
One of the world's leading scholars in digital culture, computational media, and visual analytics. Contributing to the theoretical foundation of AI-native cinema.
Hanqing Zhao
Founding Advisor
AI-Native Creativity & Digital IP
A pioneer in AI-generated storytelling and digital character creation, contributing to the evolution of AI-native creative expression and next-generation intellectual property.
Aria Li
Founding Advisor
AI Evaluation & Technical Standards
AI Research Engineer at Netflix specializing in foundation models, semantic representations, recommendation systems, and large-scale production machine learning systems for personalized media experiences.
Dr. John Zhiyu Jiang
Founding Advisor
AI Infrastructure & Digital Transformation
Technology leader specializing in AI infrastructure, digital transformation, and scalable AI systems. Leading technology strategy for the Global AI Cinema ecosystem.
Prof. Weimin Zhang
Founding Advisor
Cinematic Arts & Humanistic Storytelling
Award-winning filmmaker and educator with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking and cinematic storytelling. Advising on cinematic language and film education.
Donglin Li
Founding Advisor
Cross-Cultural Storytelling & Creator Development
Filmmaker and educator dedicated to advancing cross-cultural narratives and nurturing emerging creators through international collaboration.
Roy Chin
Founding Advisor
Selection & Recognition Framework
Golden Horse Awards Jury Member with extensive experience in film evaluation and international awards. Advising on evaluation principles and jury standards.
An international council of pioneers advancing excellence, integrity, and human values in AI Cinema.