ONX Futures: Intro Bootcamp

Three days of talks, open discussions, and project presentations, where participants will explore contemporary practices and tools, as well as the ethical questions that arise and ultimately shape the future of moving image.

The three-day Bootcamp serves as the starting point for this year’s theme, setting the framework for the upcoming online masterclasses while providing space for networking, knowledge exchange, and experimentation.

Friday, November 21, 17:00–22:30

The Creative Shift: AI & New Technologies for Moving Image

Introductory talks on the future of creation in the age of AI and real-time technologies.

Saturday, November 22, 11:00–18:00

Tools, Workflows, & Possibilities

How Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Production are reshaping the creative process, from prompt to screen to distribution.

Sunday, November 23, 11:00–18:00

Ethics, Rights, & Collaboration

Who is the creator in the age of co-creation with AI? How are the notions of ownership and rights being redefined?

• Understanding the new creative and entrepreneurial capabilities of technology
• Introduction to key tools and applications of AI & Virtual Production
• Information and discussion on the legal and ethical challenges that relate to algorithmic creation
• Networking with local and international professionals in the field

Friday, November 21

17:00–17:20 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Prodromos Tsiavos, Head of Digital & Innovation, Onassis Foundation

17:20–18:10 | Keynote Talk: Reinventing the Creative Process
Cyril Foiret, Founder & Creative Director, Maison Meta

18:10–18:45 | Keynote Talk: Why are you an artist?

Hanna Nina Jameson, Bestselling Author & Screenwriter

18:45–19:45 | Fireside Chat: The Future Grammar of the Moving Image
Moderation: Prodromos Tsiavos, Head of Digital & Innovation, Onassis Foundation

- Leonidas Christopoulous, CEO, Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center-Creative Greece
- Gillian Leitten, CEO, The Lumen Prize
- Evgenia Bozou, Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google Greece, Cyprus, Malta
- George Roussos, Co-founder, NMR
- Christopher Brellis, Senior Design Manager, EY Studio+, Athens

19:45–20:30 | Shorts Showcase: Experiments in AI and Mixed Reality
Introduction: Elizampetta Ilia-Georgiadou, Cinema Program Coordinator, Onassis Foundation
Theodoros Koveos, Creative/ Senior Graphic Designer, Onassis Foundation

20:30–22:30 | Networking Reception

Saturday, November 22

11:00–11:15 | Introduction
Anastasia Mavrogianni, Innovation Officer, Onassis Foundation

11:15–12:00 | Talk: The New Creative Stack: From Prompt to Production
Aaron Santiago, Studio Manager, Onassis ONX NYC

12:00–13:00 | Panel Discussion: New Aesthetics: AI Cinema, Art, & Branded Content
Moderation: Alexandros Diakosavvas, Journalist & Coordinator of Artistic Direction, Thessaloniki International Film Festival
- Artistotelis Maragkos, Film Director
- Kakia Konstantinaki, Visual Artist
- Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis, Filmmaker
- Konstantina Kotzamani, Filmmaker
- Grigoris Rentis, Film Director & Partner Topcut Modiano/ BYRD

13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00–15:00 | Talk: What is Virtual Production? Beyond Green Screens
Matthew Rader, Co-Founder & Creative & Technical Director, Reed + Rader

15:00–15:50 | Panel Discussion: Building the Studio of the Future
Moderation: Heracles Papatheodorou, Digital & Development Project Manager, Onassis Foundation
- George Cherouvim, Technician Director & Visual Artist
- Yolanda Markopoulou, Director & Producer
- Kostis Kousoulos, Campus Manager, SAE Athens
- Argiris Chatzitofis, Co-Founder & CEO, Moverse.ai
- Nikolaos Stampoulopoulos, Filmmaker and Digital Creator

15:50–16:40 | Panel Discussion: Funding, Distribution, and Selection Pathways
Moderation: Natasha Stone, Head of Marketing, The Lumen Prize
- Achilleas Tsoutsis, Senior Executive Legal & Business Strategy Advisor, EKKOMED & Film Director
- Lazaros Boudakidis, XR Festival Programmer, Thessaloniki International Film Festival
- Eirini Souganidou, Managing Director, Feelgood Entertainment
- Alexandra Niaka, VR & 360° Curator, Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF)

16:40–17:30 | Panel Discussion: Industry Perspectives and Emerging Business Models
Moderation: Aristodimos Komninos, AI & XR Product Manager, Trimble SketchUp
- Yaw Asamani, Head of Partnerships & Growth, CultTech Accelerator
- Michalis Stangkos, Founder, MScomm
- Tasos Vasileiadis, Founder & CEO, Joist Innovation Park
- Panagiotis Karampinis, Managing Director, Endeavor Greece
- Elomida Visviki, Co-Founder, Panathenea & Angel Investor

17:30–18:00 | Networking

Sunday, November 23

11:00–11:30 | Introduction: Navigating Creative IP Law & Ethics

Prodromos Tsiavos, Head of Digital & Innovation, Onassis Foundation

11:30–13:00 | Panel Discussion: Owning Your Work in the Age of Generative Media

Moderation: Achilleas Tsoutsis, Senior Executive Legal & Business Strategy Advisor, Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center - Creative Greece & Film Director

Featuring:

- Lilian Mitrou, Lawyer & Professor, University of the Aegean

- Elli Rousou, Lawyer

- Panoraia Spiliopoulou, Lawyer

- Evaggelia Vagena, Lawyer & Adjunct Lecturer of IP & IT Law

13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00–16:00 | Workshop: Designing your IP & Ethics Toolkit

Prodromos Tsiavos, Head of Digital & Innovation, Onassis Foundation