Imagining the Future of Cinema
in the Algorithmic Era
Mecal 360º explores the impact of artificial intelligence on cinema through lectures, workshops, and screenings. A space to rethink the relationship between reality, creativity, and the viewer, offering tools and ethical frameworks to integrate AI without losing authorial responsibility or human connection.
Mecal 360º 2026 is structured around three days addressing the fundamental shifts in cinema in the age of artificial intelligence
Simulating the Void: AI, Memory, and New Visual Narratives
An exploration of how artificial intelligence reconstructs memory, fills visual gaps, and generates novel narrative languages in image creation.
The Synthetic Author: Co-creation, Algorithms, and New Script Structures
An analysis of how the author's role transforms when AI moves from being a technical tool to an active co-creator in the development of scripts and dramatic structures.
Audiences and Digital Ethics: The Role of Platforms and New Data
An examination of how data collection and platform recommendation algorithms shape cultural consumption, raising new ethical and privacy challenges.
Women at the Digital Forefront: Leadership and Challenges in the Catalan Audiovisual Sector
A panel discussion focusing on the key role of female creators and technologists in the Catalan industry, highlighting their leadership and addressing the sector's barriers.
