The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production
by Floyo AI
About this event
How do you go from "cool AI output" to "this is ready for a client"? What does a real AI production pipeline look like when there's a deadline, a budget, and a quality bar that doesn't move?
AI generation models can dramatically speed up early-stage work: rapid concept exploration, fast previs, and low-cost iteration that helps teams discover options before committing. But speed alone doesn't deliver a finished piece. The final result still depends on the human layer: framing decisions that make a shot feel intentional, the character design choices that carry emotion before anyone speaks, and the small environment details that make something feel directed rather than generated.
Colin Brady is a Pixar animation pioneer who served as lead animator and animation director on Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and A Bug's Life. Matt Shih leads creative direction at Floyo. Together they recently produced an animated short.At this event, they'll screen it and walk through how it was made - what the model accelerated, the creative decisions, the pipeline, the places where direction mattered more than the tools to meet a real production bar.
This isn't just their stage. We're selecting 3-5 attendees to share their own production use cases in short lightning talks. If you've been building real pipelines, you might be one of them.
After the talks, we have something planned that you probably haven't experienced at an industry event before. More on that below.
This is for:
Creative professionalsDirectors, producers, filmmakers, & senior artists integrating AI into active pipelines
What happens:
6:00 PM Arrivals + drinks
6:20 PM Wan shares where the models are heading
6:40 PM Colin + Matt screen the short and walk through the AI pipeline of how it was made
7:00 PM Lightning talks from artists in the room
7:35 PM Open floor. Drinks, food, conversation
About the organizers:
Wan is an advanced AI video and image generation model developed by Alibaba’s Tongyi Lab. It powers text-to-video, text-to-image, image-to-video, and video-to-video workflows used by creators and studios worldwide. The latest version, Wan 2.6, blends text, image, and audio inputs to produce coherent video sequences with narrative flow, character consistency, and synchronized audiovisual output - enabling richer storytelling from prompt to finished clip.
Floyo - the fastest way for teams & creative pros to discover, run, & collaborate on AI workflows for complex creative challenges. Floyo unifies open-source and closed-source models for image, video, audio, 3D and more.
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About The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production in Los Angeles
The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production is a free independent taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA, Los Angeles, United States. This independent is organised by Floyo AI. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 98 people have registered out of 98 spots. The event runs for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production — key details
- Date:
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00 AM – 4:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles)
- Duration:
- 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Location:
- The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA, Los Angeles, United States
- Price:
- Free
- Format:
- In-person
- Organiser:
- Floyo AI
- Attending:
- 98 registered
What to expect at The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production
Join this independent over 3 hours and 30 minutes for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
Who should attend The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
This independent in Los Angeles is ideal for:
- AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
- product managers and product-minded professionals
Why attend?
- Free to attend — no financial commitment required
- Join 98+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering
Los Angeles event — April 2026
This morning independent is part of the growing events scene in Los Angeles. Whether you're based in Los Angeles or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in Los Angeles on Rifio.
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Frequently asked questions about The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production
- When is The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
- The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).
- Where is The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production held?
- The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production takes place at The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA, Los Angeles, United States.
- How much does The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production cost?
- The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
- Who is organising The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
- The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production is organised by Floyo AI. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
- How many people are attending The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
- 98 people have registered so far out of 98 available spots.
- How do I register for The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
- You can register for The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
- How long is The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production?
- The Human Touch: Directing AI in Production runs for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, from 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).