Remember the Hollywood strikes fueled by AI fears? Now, the tech is infiltrating Oscar-winning films. A recent Hollywood gathering showcased AI-generated video, sparking debate about its role in cinema’s future. While actors and writers once protested AI’s encroachment, it’s now used in TV, movies, and video games, even influencing films like ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘The Brutalist’. Moonvalley’s Bryn Mooser advocates for AI tools built *for* filmmakers, not forced on them by tech giants, stressing fair compensation for content. The debate centers on AI creators using copyrighted material without consent, leading to lawsuits against OpenAI and Google. Hollywood is experimenting: AI fine-tuned accents and de-aged actors. Marvel eyes a $400M AI investment. Concerns linger about job displacement as AI generates scripts, visuals, and even replaces actors. ChatGPT sees background actors as most vulnerable. Insiders acknowledge AI’s impact but are wary of discussing it publicly. Some believe it can democratize filmmaking, enabling epic productions on smaller budgets. As the Trump administration develops its AI plan, tech firms push for ‘fair use’ of copyrighted material to compete with China. Hollywood warns against undermining the creative industries, with A-listers advocating for artists’ rights. Meanwhile, actors picket against AI in video games, fearing voice and likeness theft. Mooser insists AI should serve artists, enabling new creative possibilities. The push is on to ensure AI benefits, not destroys, the artistic process.