On September 10 , iQIYI, Chinas leading online entertainment platform, announced a pioneering initiative with Academy Award-winning Cinematographer and Director Mr. Peter Pau to launch the Peter Pau iQIYI AI Theater Storytelling Lab. This program - with the theme of Your Vision, The Next Dimension - aims to cultivate a new generation of professional creators skilled in AI-powered filmmaking, further strengthening iQIYIs leadership in advancing future storytelling.
The program follows iQIYIs global AI Short Film Creation Competition held in July with Google and ByteDance, extending its reach from global talent discovery to supporting professional-level film production.
AI is reshaping every facet of content creation at iQIYI, redefining the very way stories are told, said Mr. Xiaohui Wang , Chief Content Officer of iQIYI. In collaboration with Peter, we are launching the AI Storytelling Lab to nurture top talents in AI-driven storytelling, inspire bold and original works, and empower outstanding creators with the best platforms and opportunities to stand out and shape the future of entertainment.