AI Filmmaking Meetup - Shanghai

​Join Curious Refuge, ANDROID DREAMS and the Shanghai AI Short Film Festival (SAISFF) for an exclusive evening dedicated to the next frontier of storytelling. Whether you are a traditional filmmaker, an AI creator, or a tech enthusiast, this is your chance to see how the world’s best AI films are built—frame by frame. This special edition features a global bridge, collaborating with the renowned Curious Refuge and other surprise international communities to be announced!

​​🌟 What’s on the Program:

​​• SAISFF Winners’ Screening: A curated showcase of award-winning AI short films from the festival’s top selection.

​​• Director Breakdowns: Go behind the scenes. Top directors will present technical breakdowns of their workflow and the specific AI toolsets they used to bring their visions to life.

​​• Global Collaboration: Insights and content in partnership with Curious Refuge and surprise international AI communities.

​​• Industry Networking: Connect with film industry professionals and AI pioneers over drinks and snacks in a creative, high-tech atmosphere.

​​📍 Event Logistics:

​​• Date: 18 January 2026 (Sunday)* • Time: 17:00 – 20:30 • Venue: Gwantsi XR Studio, Yuyuan Road • Location: The heart of Shanghai City Centre

​​Note: Limited spots are available to ensure a high-quality networking environment. Come witness the "Android Dreams" of today becoming the cinema of tomorrow. Please purchase at least 1-2 drinks from the venue (Cafe Gaffe) to support the venue if you want to participate in the event.

​​电影的未来降临上海：AI 电影创作线下交流会 🎬✨ 当想象力遇见机器。诚邀您加入由 ANDROID DREAMS 与 上海 Ai 短片电影展 (SAISFF) 联合举办的专属之夜，共同探索叙事的下一代前沿。 无论您是传统电影人、AI 创作者，还是科技爱好者，这都是您亲眼见证全球顶尖 AI 电影如何“逐帧”炼成的绝佳机会。本次活动特别开启全球联动模式，与享誉国际的 Curious Refuge 以及更多即将揭晓的神秘国际 AI 社区深度合作！ 🌟 活动流程：

​​SAISFF 获奖作品放映： 精选上海 AI 短片节获奖佳作，为您带来一场视觉盛宴。

​​导演幕后拆解： 深入幕后。顶尖导演将亲临现场，深度解析其创作工作流，并分享如何利用特定的 AI 工具将创意变为现实。

​​全球社区联动： 携手 Curious Refuge 及多个国际 AI 社区，分享全球视野下的前沿洞察与内容。

​​行业社交： 在充满创意与科技感的氛围中，与电影业内人士及 AI 先锋共进饮品小食，碰撞思想火花。 📍 活动信息：

​​日期： 2026年1月18日（周日）

​​时间： 17:00 – 20:30

​​地点： 观池 XR 直播间 (Gwantsi XR Studio)

​​地址： 上海市中心，愚园路

​温馨提示： 为确保高质量的社交环境，活动名额有限。快来亲眼见证当下的“仿生人梦境”如何演变为未来的电影艺术。 入场须知： 请在现场（Cafe Gaffe）购买至少 1-2 杯饮品以支持场地方，感谢您的配合与参与。

​*This event is open to anyone (including non-CR community members)

​*This is a Curious Refuge community-led event (CR employees may not be present).