Films are judged by filmmakers, producers, and artists working at the edge of AI and cinema. More to be announced shortly.
Hong Kong-born digital creator exploring personal memory, collective history, and AI. Her ongoing project Walled City Wildest Dreams reimagines Hong Kong's City of Darkness through history, imagination, and experimental AI documentary. She also lectures at the University of Hong Kong's School of Future Media.
Award-winning filmmaker, illustrator, and animator bringing 40 years of traditional animation experience to AI filmmaking. Her credits span major studio features, Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated projects, and Emmy-winning television. She was also named one of Leonardo.Ai's Top 50 Women AI Filmmakers.
Film and television producer, former President of Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope, and former CBC executive, with more than 45 years of experience. His credits include The Godfather Part III and Bram Stoker's Dracula, and his productions have received 11 Academy Award nominations and four Emmy Award nominations.
Brazilian multidisciplinary artist and award-winning AI filmmaker based in Prague. He is the founder of zero1cine and president of the Czech International AI Film Festival. His work explores storytelling, technology, and visual culture, earning recognition including Best AI Film at the 30th BIFAN in South Korea.
Next-gen creative and designer known for immersive installations in Miami, NYC, Seoul, Dubai, Barcelona and beyond. An OCAD University Digital Futures alumnus and NBA Innovation Award winner, he works across brain-computer interfaces, 3D animation, generative AI, and virtual production, collaborating with Art Basel, Nike, Meta, and OpenAI.
A Canadian filmmaker and former photographer whose work blends generative AI with deeply human storytelling.
Film editor and post-production workflow supervisor for more than 24 years, who started building software in 2016 and hasn't looked back. He served on Adobe's CSB, has worked with major studios and networks, and co-founded Tachi AI, an AI-assisted assembly editor for scripted film and television. His focus is utility AI: putting it to work where it's genuinely useful, while keeping the technology human-centric.
Award-winning cultural leader and creative producer, co-founder of DemocracyXChange and founder of OCAD University's Cultural Policy Hub. She founded the CFC Media Lab and IDEABOOST, pioneering digital storytelling and creative entrepreneurship. Her work spans AI, cultural policy and democratic resilience, and she has served on the boards of the National Film Board of Canada and the Atkinson Foundation.
For nearly 30 years, a Visual Effects Producer, On-Set VFX Supervisor and VFX Unit Director, as well as a studio owner, global production leader, writer and producer. A voting member of ATAS, ACCT and WIFT-T, she has been a Visual Effects Society member since 1999 and serves as Treasurer on its Toronto Section Board. Her honours include five Emmy nominations, two VES Award nominations, two Gemini wins, two Leo wins and a Canadian Screen Award nomination.
Multidisciplinary creative with over a decade of experience in film, television, immersive technology, and digital production, with credits including John Wick: Chapter 4, Stranger Things, The Umbrella Academy, and The Handmaid's Tale. He is an active advocate for Canada's digital media ecosystem, a frequent speaker on the intersection of technology, AI, and art, and lectures at Durham College.
The full schedule is subject to change as we confirm speakers, films, and partners. We will announce the final programme in the fall, ahead of the festival.
We believe the most exciting work in this space is not about replacing filmmakers, but expanding the tools available to artists and storytellers.
GenTO supports a human-first approach to AI-assisted filmmaking — grounded in artistic authorship, responsibility, and strong creative vision. Set in Toronto, a global hub for both film culture and AI innovation, GenTO brings together artists, filmmakers, and audiences to explore the next chapter of cinema.
Recognizing an outstanding short film that demonstrates strong storytelling, cinematic craft, and thoughtful use of AI-enhanced production tools.
Honouring a standout work that boldly demonstrates the creative possibilities of generative filmmaking and new cinematic forms.
Recognizing exceptional innovation in the use of AI tools, workflows, visual design, sound, editing, or production methodology.
Celebrating an outstanding AI-enhanced film by a Canadian filmmaker or Canadian creative team.
Recognizing a promising new voice whose work shows originality, ambition, and a strong creative vision.
A 200-seat theatre at the University of Toronto with proper projection. And... room to argue after the credits roll!
GenTO is a festival for artists and filmmakers exploring what cinema can become when new tools meet strong artistic vision. Short films, experimental moving-image works, and hybrid forms all welcome.
