‘Hunt: We Need To Talk About James’ Producer Deep Fusion Films Hires AI & Visual Effects Expert Christian Darkin
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Deep Fusion Films, the UK doc maker behind upcoming doc Hunt: We Need to Talk About James, has hired AI and visual effects guru Christian Darkin.
He is joining the Cardiff-based producer as Head of Creative AI, leading on the development and creation of artificial intelligence software and visuals that will allow Deep Fusion to deliver on its slate.
The match is strong one, with Darkin known for his work in areas such as animation, illustration and AI. He worked with Deep Fusion co-founder and exec producer Benjamin Field, who has been a proponent of ethical AI use in docs and unscripted, to create the deepfakes for Anderson Entertainment’s 2022 doc Gerry Anderson: A Life Unchartered.
Darkin is known for his company, Anachronistic Animation, and has delivered work for the BBC and for sci-fi features. He will report to Field, who said: “Having Christian on board is a game-changer for us.
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