Like many industries, the entertainment industry is exploring how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make business decisions. What happens to original storytelling when Hollywood uses AI to predict a film’s success? In this episode of Tech and the Arts, AMT Lab Contributor Minky Kang investigates whether AI can be used to determine if a movie should be produced, or “greenlit.”
In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Vanessa Fan, AMT Lab’s social media and marketing specialist, discusses the artistic approach to radio frequency transmissions with artists and educators Nica Ross, Lorelei DeAndriel, and Heidi Nielsen. They reflect on their time at the 2026 Art && Code: Transmissions workshop hosted by the Studio of Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. Our panel discusses their experiences with radio transmission, how it stands out as an art form, and the future possibilities of radio.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Cara Flanery and Alexann Sharp speak with Cheryl Platz, game developer, designer, and author of The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive, about what makes games meaningful, the motivators that drive play, and the evolving distinction between UX and UI design in the games industry. Drawing from her career at companies including Electronic Arts, Griptonite Games, Amazon, and Riot Games, Cheryl discusses how self-expression became a central motivator of play, the collaborative challenges unique to game development, and the discipline instilled by working within the hardware constraints of early handheld consoles. She also reflects on her experience as a voice actor and performer, the importance of building community before a crisis hits, and the advice she offers students and aspiring developers navigating a volatile and fast-changing games industry.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Luna Lu speaks with Erin Reilly about the future of immersive storytelling, the transition from the mobile era to the spatial era, and the evolving relationship between AI, audience engagement, and world-building. Drawing from her work at the Texas Immersive Institute, Erin discusses how immersive media is reshaping communication, education, and entertainment through VR, AR, mixed reality, and multi-sensory experiences. She also reflects on ethical questions surrounding AI, participatory storytelling, and how emerging creators can design more inclusive and audience-centered immersive worlds.
In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Hales Wilson speaks with Arthur Earnest about immersive storytelling, community-centered filmmaking, and the evolving role of technology in creative practice. Drawing on his experience producing 360-degree documentaries and educational media at North Carolina State University, Arthur reflects on how immersive tools such as VR and 360 video can preserve spaces, deepen audience engagement, and amplify everyday stories. He also discusses the importance of accessibility in the arts, the realities of independent creative work, and his perspective on AI as a tool that should support — rather than replace — human creativity and storytelling.
Like many industries, the entertainment industry is exploring how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make business decisions. What happens to original storytelling when Hollywood uses AI to predict a film’s success? In this episode of Tech and the Arts, AMT Lab Contributor Minky Kang investigates whether AI can be used to determine if a movie should be produced, or “greenlit.”
