Overview
- Omni 1.0 confirms Miller as head judge for the fully AI-generated film awards, with winners set to screen in November 2025.
- Miller says “AI is here to stay and change things” and will prize emotional resonance while rejecting low-quality “AI slop.”
- Festival founders Aryeh Sternberg and Travis Rice report rigorous plagiarism checks and ethical review, citing markedly stronger entries since an April preview.
- Industry friction continues as actors’ unions decry the unveiling of AI “actress” Tilly Norwood and some fans criticize Miller’s participation.
- Backers highlight broader access and safety benefits, pointing to submissions such as a Malaysian police-corruption story considered risky to film conventionally.