Shakun Batra and Kobayashi on AI in films, the importance of craft
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Shakun Batra and Kobayashi on AI in films, the importance of craft

Bait Society founder and director Kobayashi joined filmmaker Shakun Batra on Zero Shot by The Ken for a conversation on AI, filmmaking, advertising, and the importance of craft.

The discussion focused on a central question for the industry: what happens to cinema and commercial production when AI becomes part of the creative process?

For Bait Society, the answer is not about replacing the filmmaker.

It is about expanding the production language available to directors, producers, cinematographers, designers, editors, sound artists, and creative teams.

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Bait Society Connected to Three Wins at the AARON Awards 2026
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Bait Society Connected to Three Wins at the AARON Awards 2026

Kobayashi and Mariam Mouzoul recognised across Best AI Powered Narrative, Best Stock x AI Creative Alchemy, and Best AI Spec Ad for Brand

April 2026 - Bait Society emerged from the AARON Awards 2026 with three recognitions across distinct categories, reinforcing the company’s position at the forefront of AI-driven creative production.

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