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AI-Made Film Debuts at Tribeca; Lionsgate Partners with Runway

6/13/2026

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Summary

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Ash Koosha premiered the AI-only feature Dreams of Violets at Tribeca, made for $2,000 using AI.
Ron Howard said AI democratizes filmmaking and audience acceptance will decide success at a chat on June 12, 2026.
Runway AI announced a partnership with Lionsgate that includes a stake and a pipeline using Lionsgate’s IP.
Koosha and producer Tom Rogers plan to market Dreams of Violets to streamers or distributors and to produce AI movies.

History

Historical Context

In the late 1980s, Pixar’s cash-strapped animation unit, led by John Lasseter and funded by Steve Jobs, produced the Oscar-winning short Tin Toy (1988), proving CGI could win awards. That success convinced Disney executives Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg to greenlight Toy Story (1995), a $30 million film that earned $373 million worldwide. The breakthrough now frames AI-driven ultra-low-budget projects as the next disruptive step.

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Story summary

Ash Koosha premiered the AI-only feature Dreams of Violets at Tribeca, made for $2,000 using AI.
Ron Howard said AI democratizes filmmaking and audience acceptance will decide success at a chat on June 12, 2026.
Runway AI announced a partnership with Lionsgate that includes a stake and a pipeline using Lionsgate’s IP.
Koosha and producer Tom Rogers plan to market Dreams of Violets to streamers or distributors and to produce AI movies.

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