Inventing Tomorrow’s Stories with AI

What happens when creativity meets AI? Join Inken Paland and Shamila Lengsfeld, with moderator Katerina Russman, for an eye-opening talk on how artificial intelligence is changing the way we tell stories.

Expect hands-on tips, behind-the-scenes case studies, and a look at tools that can turn small ideas into big-screen visions. From visual development to self-marketing, AI is opening doors for women and underrepresented voices to create more independently than ever before.

Fresh perspectives, bold questions, and practical takeaways - discover how to see AI not as a threat, but as a new creative ally.

About the Speakers:

Shamila Lengsfeld:

Shamila Lengsfeld is a German-Iranian director and AI in filmmaking enthusiast. She studied at SAE Institute Cologne and the New York Film Academy and has since directed award-winning independent films. Her work focuses on strong female characters, queer perspectives, and the innovative use of AI technologies in filmmaking. Alongside her own directing projects, she currently consults international film productions on AI applications, from series to documentaries and VFX.

Inken Paland:

Inken Paland is the founder of vely.ai and an expert on communication and artificial intelligence. A former actress and director, she realized the film industry is on the verge of change, especially with the rise of avatars in acting. This led her back to her previous profession: researching human-machine interaction and communication, with a focus on AI avatars as communicators and the role of generative AI in shaping public discourse.She studied Social and Economic Communication at the Berlin University of the Arts and Design Thinking at the Hasso Plattner Institute. As a content creator with over 200,000 followers, she bridges research and practice. She runs a company specialized in AI content creation and has produced two AI-based short films for social media, which you can find on her LinkedIn profile. She also hosts the podcast "Reboot Society – AI, Diversity, and the New World Order".

Host or Publisher Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin