The Future According to Francois Chardavoine

In this episode of Boz To The Future, Meta CTO and Head of Reality Labs and host Andrew "Boz" Bosworth is joined by Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic CTO Francois Chardavoine. They discuss how technology is transforming the entertainment industry and creating new opportunities for creators. Francois, with 20 years of experience in immersive storytelling, highlights how the history of film is essentially a history of technology, and how each technological advancement, from early visual effects to recent developments in AI, has changed storytelling. They explore the frontiers of interactive and immersive experiences, touching on projects like Star Wars: Beyond Victory, and discuss the "undervalued" art form of video games. Francois believes traditional storytelling will continue to evolve with technology, making narratives more accessible and diverse. Don’t miss the quickfire round where Chardavoine names his picks for the pinnacle of visual effects in movies.Leave Boz feedback on on Instagram, X, and Threads @boztank.