This year’s International Resistance Film Festival witnessed the first official appearance of artificial intelligence in film productions. The festival’s deputy secretary emphasized the need to overcome sanctions and develop local infrastructure to make the most of this technology.
Dr. Mohammad Ali Shojaeifard, deputy secretary of the International Resistance Film Festival, in a conversation in response to the question of whether “Artificial Intelligence at the Service of Resistance Cinema: Opportunity or Challenge?” stated: Artificial intelligence can be an important opportunity for resistance-focused film productions.
Referring to the challenges on this path, he stated: Just as the country has been able to overcome various sanctions, in the field of artificial intelligence, obstacles can also be overcome with careful planning and local infrastructure can be strengthened to make the most of this technology.
First appearance of artificial intelligence at the Resistance Film Festival
Shojaifard stated that this year, for the first time, the artificial intelligence section was present at the Resistance International Film Festival in a specialized manner, and said: The Resistance Festival has always been an arena for showcasing various cinematic productions, including documentaries, short and feature films centered on resistance. This year, given the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, we have specifically included this section in the festival.
Overcoming the challenges of artificial intelligence in resistance cinema
The acting secretary of the Resistance International Film Festival continued by pointing out the obstacles to using artificial intelligence and said: Despite challenges such as sanctions, these obstacles are not insurmountable. Just as we have been able to circumvent restrictions in various industries, in the field of artificial intelligence, we can also reduce our dependence on foreign tools and advance our path by developing indigenous methods.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Resistance Cinema
Referring to the role of this technology in the future of resistance film productions, he stated: The process of utilizing artificial intelligence in resistance media productions began a few years ago and has now reached a broader stage. In the near future, we will witness the production of feature-length films using this technology. The Resistance Front must consolidate its position in this field so as not to miss the opportunities ahead.
The Necessity of Supporting Artificial Intelligence Infrastructures
The acting secretary of the 18th Resistance International Film Festival finally emphasized the need to support the infrastructures of this technology and added: To overcome the challenges, two basic measures are necessary: first, the development of technical infrastructures by officials and government institutions, and second, the efforts of activists in this field to localize technology and reduce dependence on foreign tools. In this case, we can use artificial intelligence as a strategic tool in soft warfare.
