Backstage of Tech – Session 3: March 20th 2025
APFI’s webinar series Backstage of Tech – Story of Sustainable Technology and AI consists of three online sessions on the sustainability of our digital world.
From day-to-day work, AI and cloud services to virtual production and post-production workflows, our industry relies heavily on energy-intensive digital infrastructure. As technological advances reshape the AV-industry, how can we ensure a sustainable and responsible transformation?
APFI presents the webinar series “Backstage of Tech – Story of Sustainable Tech and AI”. In three free sessions, Finnish and international experts dive into the environmental impact of digitalization and AI, explore sustainable practices in the industry with examples from VFX, VR and animation, and highlights Finland’s approach to technological advancements.
Through talks, case studies and discussions, “Backstage of Tech” sets off towards a sustainable digital future.
The webinar series is free and open for all. Registration required for each session separately.
Session 3: The Industry Moving Forward
Many of the changes in the AV-industry are driven by technological advancements, and VR, AI and immersive environments are reshaping filmmaking and animation. The last session examines opportunities for sustainable productions, and looks ahead on where we might be heading, tech-wise.
Agenda:
- Thinking ahead on Finland’s relationship with AI and media – Anssi Komulainen, Director, Data and AI, Sitra
- Pushing for Net Zero in Film & Screen Production – Prof. Declan Keeney, Chief Executive, Studio Ulster & Professor (Chair) of Screen Technologies & Innovation
- Sustainable VFX in Film School Education – Dr. Alex Kreische, Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg GmbH
The moderators are APFI’s Anne Puolanne and Alina Huldén.
The event will be mainly in English. The audience will be able to ask questions of the speakers in Finnish or English.
The event will be recorded.
The event follows the safer space guidlines (in Finnish).
Don’t miss the other two sessions:
Session 1 – Feb 27th, 15–17 EET (Click here)
Session 2 – March 13th, 15–17 EET (Click here)
For questions or more information: alina.hulden@apfi.fi
Audiovisual Producers Finland – APFI is a non-profit association dedicated to representing the interests of Finnish audiovisual producers. Sustainability is one of the pillars of APFI’s mission, and APFI has since 2021 run national initiatives to promote environmentally sustainable practices in the industry. APFI:s work on environmental sustainability and this webinar series is funded by the NextGenerationEU-program, via the Ministry of Education and Culture.
