> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.real-reel.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # EVNT. - URL: https://www.real-reel.com/gmi-nvidia-la-tech-week-ai-production-panel/ - Published: 2026-10-11T16:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-11T17:20:07.000Z - Description: Kavan Cardoza, Anthony Furlong and Luma AI’s Ryan Black join an LA Tech Week conversation on scaling AI video into long-form production. - Author: Real Reel - Tags: LATEST, EVNT. AI filmmaking is moving quickly beyond the short-form demo. This week, ***Variety*** reported that Fable has shifted the U.S. theatrical release of ***Gods Don’t Give Gifts***, the **AI-generated anthology feature** from filmmaker **Zack London**, known online as **Gossip Goblin**, from October 30 to **December 4**. The team is also planning a campaign for Best Animated Feature consideration at the Academy Awards, with the film’s trailer rolling out in theaters as part of the release campaign. [AI Film ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ Sets First Trailer for December Theatrical Run, Plans Oscar Bid for Best Animated Feature“Gods Don’t Give Gifts,” by AI-focused YouTuber Gossip Goblin, will premiere in theaters on Dec. 4.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/icon/icon-144x144-f677aada-a0cf-4c03-8c53-32a0d030e032.png)VarietyCorbin Bolies![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/thumbnail/Still-12-1-e80dee06-9f12-4e8d-8c4e-7feaed6dcead.png)](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ai-film-gods-dont-give-gifts-sets-trailer-plans-oscar-bid-1236897843/?ref=real-reel.com) As AI-generated work begins moving toward feature-length storytelling and theatrical distribution, the question is increasingly shifting from what AI can generate to what filmmakers can actually produce with it. On **October 14**, during **LA Tech Week**, **GMI Cloud, NVIDIA, SHÙ Studio and Real Reel** will host **Scaling Long-Form AI Video with MCP**, a brunch in Santa Monica bringing together filmmakers, production technologists and people working across AI and entertainment. The featured conversation, **From AI Generation to AI Production — Workflows for Long-Form Storytelling**, will bring together filmmaker **Kavan Cardoza**, Emmy-winning creative director and DGA director **Anthony Furlong**, and **Ryan Black**, Account Executive for Entertainment at **Luma AI**. ## What is REAL in the REEL? Sign up for Real Reel™ Join. Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. The conversation will focus on what changes when AI video moves from individual shots and short-form experiments into **30- to 90-minute storytelling**. How do filmmakers maintain characters, performance and visual consistency across a longer narrative? How do different models, creative tools and automation become a repeatable production workflow? Where does AI genuinely save time and cost — and what still needs to improve before these systems can become production-ready? The conversation will be moderated by **Celine Zen, founder of SHÙ Studio and Real Reel**. ## **The Speakers** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/2026/10/Kavan_Cardoza_1000x1000.jpg) ### **Kavan Cardoza** **Filmmaker & Co-founder, Phantom X** **Kavan Cardoza**, professionally known as **Kavan the Kid**, is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of **Phantom X**, a Los Angeles-based AI production studio pioneering the next generation of cinematic storytelling. Recognized for creating groundbreaking original IP and building successful franchises in the entertainment space, Kavan has established himself as one of the leading creative voices shaping the future of filmmaking. Kavan is the creator of ***The Chronicles of Bone*** (a Magnific Original Series), a globally acclaimed dark fantasy series streaming on YouTube, which has helped propel his channel to **over one million subscribers**. He also made history with ***Echo Hunter***, **the first-ever SAG-approved AI film**, and further cemented his reputation as an innovative storyteller with ***Last Recall***, which made its debut at the prestigious **Tribeca Film Festival** in 2026. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/2026/10/Anthony_Furlong_1000x1000.jpg) ### **Anthony Furlong** **Emmy-winning Creative Director, DGA Director & Tech Entrepreneur** **Anthony Furlong** is an **Emmy-winning creative director, DGA director, and tech entrepreneur** developing AI-powered tools and production workflows for entertainment. His career includes work for **Apple, Google, Disney, HBO, NBC, and Marvel** across scripted and unscripted content, animation, VFX, and advertising. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/2026/10/Ryan_Black_1000x1000.jpg) ### **Ryan Black** **Account Executive, Entertainment, Luma AI** With **20 years of experience as a film industry executive**—including four years working with AI-driven filmmaking tools—Ryan brings deep industry relationships and insight to **Luma AI**’s go-to-market efforts as the Account Executive for Entertainment. Previously, Ryan was the **Head of Acquisitions for Flawless AI**, where he acquired a slate of renowned international films and spearheaded the theatrical release of ***WATCH THE SKIES***, **the world's first feature film to use AI for immersive dubbing**. Before joining Flawless, Ryan spent **14 years at Lionsgate**, serving as the **VP of Acquisitions and Development for Grindstone**, where he was integral to building its library to **over 600 films**. --- ## **Event Information** ### **Scaling Long-Form AI Video with MCP #LATechWeek** **Wednesday, October 14, 2026** **11:30 AM – 2:30 PM** **Santa Monica, Los Angeles** Hosted by **GMI Cloud, SHÙ Studio, Real Reel and NVIDIA**. ### **→ Register on** [**Partiful**](https://partiful.com/e/sQB8h2N0yOMyFPfw8KFx?ref=real-reel.com) --- ## **Further Reading** **AI Can Make the Movie. Now What?** — At **GMI Summer Signal ’26**, Ali Albazaz, Steve Bannerman, Luma AI’s Gray Crawford and GMI Cloud’s Yujing Qian discussed what happens once AI tools are good enough to enter real production — from creative control and model switching to consistency, infrastructure and scale. [Inkitt, Luma & GMI AI Entertainment Panel | Real ReelFour AI entertainment builders compare what production now demands.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/icon/logo-3-96d9d7df-42a5-4004-a36c-6232df367ce8.png)Real Reel | Vertical Drama & Mobile-First EntertainmentReal Reel![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/thumbnail/Image_20260918111654_619_209-a288ab76-c441-482d-8fc5-cdb29f75685d.jpg)](https://www.real-reel.com/inkitt-luma-gmi-ai-entertainment-panel/) **Formula 1 Without Formula 1** — Inside the production pipeline that combined virtual production and generative AI to create a Formula 1 world — and what the process revealed about where AI production still works and breaks. [Overdrive to My Heart Backstage Interview | Real ReelInside the LED volume and AI pipeline that turned one retired racing car into a full Formula 1 championship.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/icon/logo-3-1933efad-a91f-4f63-889c-e6575b1f215f.png)Real Reel | Vertical Drama & Mobile-First EntertainmentReal Reel![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/thumbnail/Image_20260618231419_2394_26-85401e0e-31f9-4c62-9a2e-92467e47bf84.jpg)](https://www.real-reel.com/bkstg-formula-1-vertical-drama-overdrive-to-my-heart/) [← Back to EVNT](https://www.real-reel.com/tag/event/) ### --- ## **✱** REAL REEL IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION FOCUSED ON BUSINESS, AESTHETICS, AND THE FUTURE OF VERTICAL DRAMA MOBILE-FIRST STORYTELLING. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4e/08/4e085894-1c5a-4767-b4c4-70c385ab0d9d/content/images/2026/01/gs-1-1.jpg) ## Real Reel NEWSLETTER ⁙ ****News, Analysis & Reviews for Vertical Storytelling.** [JOIN ⇲](https://shu-studio.kit.com/profile?%5Fgl=1%2Aj8s56s%2A%5Fgcl%5Fau%2AODQ4MzA2MTMzLjE3NTQyNjAxMzEuMjQ1MDg2NTY4LjE3NjAzODMxNjEuMTc2MDM4MzgzNw&ref=real-reel.com)