The Last Screenwriter is an upcoming film that was written using artificial intelligence. Created and directed by Peter Luisi, the film was written with the use of ChatGPT, and was marketed as "the first film written entirely by AI". The film concerns a human screenwriter who encounters an AI scriptwriting system.
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Directed by | Peter Luisi |
Screenplay by | ChatGPT 4.0 |
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Cinematography | Rafael Kistler |
Edited by | Peter Luisi |
Music by | Martin Villiger |
Distributed by | Spotlight Media Productions |
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Running time | 76 minutes[1] |
Country | Switzerland |
Language | English |
Premise
editThe film follows Jack, a screenwriter introduced to a new AI screenwriting system. He soon finds that the AI matches his writing skills, surpassing him in certain areas. As he grapples with the AI system, he is offered the chance to write a film solely using the AI system.
Production
editPrincipal photography occurred in January 2024.[1]
Release
editThe film was scheduled to receive a private showing at London's Prince Charles Cinema on 16 June 2024, but was cancelled after cinema patrons expressed their concerns about "the use of AI in place of a writer".[2] Following the backlash, the filmmakers announced that they will release the film for free through an official website, alongside documentation on the screenwriting process.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Dams, Tim (20 June 2024). "Director of AI-written feature 'The Last Screenwriter' speaks out after London cinema cancels screening". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Kelly, James W (19 June 2024). "Prince Charles Cinema drops AI-written film following backlash". BBC News. Retrieved 19 June 2024.