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From Creative Possibility to Production Reality: Kling AI in Cinematic Workflows
Presented by Winston Baker and MIMAOKU
Monday, May 18th
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Stage, Palais des Festivals
From bold ideas to the big screen, AI is revolutionizing cinematic creation. As a leader in AI visual technology, Kling AI will unveil groundbreaking projects from three global regions, showcasing how cutting-edge tools empower filmmakers to create cinematic-quality 4K visuals and redefine the future of storytelling.
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PROGRAM
Opening Remarks
Amy Baker - CEO & Co-Founder, Winston Baker
Introduction to Kling AI
Rebecca Leffler - France Correspondent, Screen International
Meet the Global Creators
Showcase of guests’ content in collaboration with Kling AI
Panel Conversation
China & Korea & the US Superior Content Creators
Kling AI Next Steps & Closing Remarks
SPEAKING FACULTY
Jon Erwin - Founder & CEO, Innovative Dreams
Jon Erwin is the acclaimed director, writer and producer of House of David, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Wonder Project and founder and CEO of Innovative Dreams, a filmmaker-led production services company, R&D lab, post-production and visual effects firm.
Wei Li - Director
Wei Li has 20+ years in animation. He worked on projects in Japan, Disney U.S. and Europe, as Key Animation Supervisor for Kuiba 1, Lead Key Animator for Lotus Lantern, Associate Director for Big Fish & Begonia. In 2016 he directed Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification, an Annecy 2021 official selection. In 2025, he co-directed Edge of Time, a Golden Goblet nominee.
Eekjun Yang - Co-Founder & Director, Mateo AI Studio & MBC C&I AI Content Lab
Eekjun Yang is a director at Mateo AI Studio and MBC C&I AI Content Lab. A pioneer in generative AI cinema, he is producing Raphael, a fully AI-generated feature for early 2026 Korean theatrical release. His AI shorts Mateo & Witness won grand prizes at KIAFF and BIAIFF 2024. An alumnus of Dongguk University’s Film & Digital Media, he blends cutting-edge tech with cinematic storytelling.
Tony Pu - Head of Creator Community & Partnerships (AMER & EMEA), Kling AI
Tony Pu bridges the creative and tech worlds with a focus on storytelling and innovation. He currently leads creator community & partnerships at Kling AI. Previously, he helped drive the success of CapCut. With a background in film production and creative direction, he brings insights from both platform dynamics and the creator mindset.
Rebecca Leffler - France Correspondent, Screen International
Rebecca is an American journalist, author and brand content creator. She is the France Correspondent for Screen International, covering daily film and media news and key industry events, writing trend and feature stories and interviewing top talent from around the world. She is also a TV reporter (formerly Canal+'s hit program “Le Grand Journal,” France 24’s Culture Show and NRJ, in addition to other freelance work.) She often moderates panels and presents premieres in both English and French.
Kean Cao - CEO, MIMAOKU
CEO of MIMAOKU, Kean Cao is a producer and international PR consultant specialising in film co-production, distribution representation, and festival PR across Europe and Asia. From Cannes to Busan, she connects projects to global markets while driving cultural exchange events and cross-border IP discovery.
Amy Baker - CEO, Winston Baker
Amy Baker is CEO of Winston | Baker, a global leader in entertainment finance events. She co-created the Film Finance Forum® and has led the Cannes Film Finance Forum for 16 years, including five years with the Marché du Film. She is also co-founder of The Shifters Series, connecting entertainment, finance and innovation worldwide
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Kling AI is a cutting-edge AI creative productivity platform that leads in global text-to-video and image generation field. Powered by its self-developed Kling video foundation model, it supports 4K video generation, delivering professional, film-like high-definition results that meet top industry standards. It empowers all creators, from industry professionals to creative enthusiasts, and has gathered over 60 million global creators across 224 countries and regions.
Launched in June 2024 and upgraded over 30 times, its latest 3.0 Series (fully released March 2026) integrates AI into core film production, turning it into a reliable creative partner. Boasting exceptional film-level performance, it supports multimodal integration and revolutionary Motion Control 3.0, ensuring precise, coherent scene control comparable to professional motion capture.
Deeply rooted in the film industry, it launched the first AIGC Film Short Co-creation Program with 9 renowned directors, pioneering human-AI collaborative filmmaking. Globally recognized, it has been featured by leading media such as Screen International, Hollywood Reporter, and Variety. Having topped international rankings multiple times, Kling AI continues to empower creators at Cannes to seamlessly transform their creative ideas into stunning visual works.
Kling AI API Platform Website: https://kling.ai/dev
Winston Baker is a global leading entertainment industry content curator, addressing strategies for Entertainment Finance, Music, Innovation, Web3, Sports and Ent-Technology.
Since 2008, Winston Baker has excelled in bringing together seasoned and visionary entertainment professionals from around the world. They have successfully organized sold out conferences across the United States, Europe, Saudi Arabia, China, Pacific Asia, United Kingdom, Latin America, and South Korea, along with a lineup of exciting virtual programing.
MIMAOKU Culture & Media is an official PR partner for multiple international Class-A film festivals, with core businesses covering film production, international co-production and film investment. As a UK-China multinational company with offices in both Shanghai and London, the firm integrates film, art, public welfare and commerce to advance ecological culture and sustainable development. With expertise in event planning, digital content creation, media outreach, merchandise development and ESG collaboration, it delivers immersive exhibitions, professional forums, charity initiatives and creative productions. By reaching a global audience, the company actively promotes animal welfare, cultural exchange and cross-cultural dialogue worldwide.
