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Global AI Cinema Lab + Summit

Soulscape 2026

We don’t chase algorithms. We chase resonance.

April 2026 San Francisco

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Our Belief

"This isn't a competition.
It's a movement."

We believe a masterpiece no longer requires a million-dollar camera or a massive crew. It requires only one thing: A Great Soul.

We are here to bridge the divide between Silicon Valley innovation and Hollywood storytelling, building a global stage for the visionaries who will define the new canon of cinema—proving to the world that resonance matters more than algorithms.

The Storytellers

"You can tell them their stories are too small, but you can't stop them from feeling."

Watch Manifesto

Beyond the Screen

  • 🌍
    Global CircuitLondon. Spain. Vegas. Your story travels beyond the algorithm.
  • 🤝
    Career Access Top AI Studios & Tech Giants scout for the next wave of creatives.
  • 🎬
    HollywoodSony BridgeDirect mentorship from Pixar, Lionsgate, Sony and Oscar veterans

Featuring award-winning creatives behind The Matrix Trilogy

The visionaries who redefined cinema in 1999 are here to define AI in 2026.

John Gaeta

John Gaeta

Founding Chair, Soulscape 2026

Academy Award® (Oscar) Winner (The Matrix)

Creator of "Bullet Time"

VFX Supervisor @ The Matrix Trilogy

Bruce Hunt

Bruce Hunt

Global Visionary Ambassador

Legendary Filmmaker & Director

2nd Unit Director @ The Matrix Trilogy

In 1999, they redefined visual effects. In 2026, they are joining Soulscape to define the standard of Generative AI Cinema.

Defining the New Canon

The Soulscape Council

Council Veterans From:

01 // Industry Executives

The Jury

JESSE
Z.

Founding Juror

Jesse Z.

Oscar-shortlisted Producer

STEPHAN
V BUGAJ

Principal Juror

Stephan V Bugaj

Creative Executive | Ex Pixar & Telltale

PHILIP
METSCHAN

Distinguished Juror

Philip Metschan

Lead Product Designer @ Intangible.ai | Ex Pixar & ILM

MICHAEL
FISK

Strategic Juror

Michael Fisk

Global Entertainment Executive | Ex EVP @ Sony & Lionsgate

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02 // Voices of the New Era

Speakers & Guests

The Collective Awaits

Join the Council

Positions are limited. Excellence is mandatory.
Apply for Candidacy as a Visionary, Mentor, or Speaker.

Begin Application
April 9 - 12  |  San Francisco

The Agenda

April 9: Thursday (PM)

THE IGNITION

Check-in & Team Formation / Welcome Mixer / Keynote: "The Soul Manifesto"

21:00 — SPRINT BEGINS
April 10: Friday

THE DEEP DIVE

Cinema Lab: Closed-door production & mentorship. / Summit: Visionary Talks & Tech Demos.

Evening — "Fail Night" Mixer
April 11: Saturday

THE FRICTION

Cinema Lab: Editing & Sound Design Sprint. / Summit: Masterclasses & AI Career Fair.

23:59 — SUBMISSION DEADLINE
April 12: Sunday

THE REVELATION

Morning: "Greenlight Sessions" (Studio Pitches). / Afternoon: The Grand Premiere & Red Carpet.

Evening — Awards Ceremony & Afterparty
JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Choose Your Experience

Global Alliance

Bridging Cinema & Community

Connecting elite festivals with the world's most active AI Artists collectives.

Bay Area Innovest Film Festival Partner 25 Film Festival Partner 26 Film Festival Partner 27 AIFFI Film Festival

Expand The Network

Build Bridges, Not Walls

Are you an elite film festival or a dynamic AI Artists community? We invite you to join our global network and empower the next generation of storytellers.

Join the Alliance

Official Partners

YouArt GLeam

Media & Strategic Ecosystem

Minimax Escape AI Fumoro Strategic Partner

Lead the movement defining the next era of cinema

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