
Digital Hollywood: The AI & Entertainment Summit
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
1 – 1:50 PM Eastern Time Zone
Session II: A Virtual Event
New Hollywood: An Era of Abundance & A Look at the Future of Filmmaking
We stand at the precipice of an "Era of Abundance," where artificial intelligence is dissolving the traditional Hollywood barriers of budget, location, and physical production constraints. In this session, we are pleased to welcome Arcana Labs, a new industry player, an AI-powered platform that's enabling filmmakers to create professional films without the traditional limitations of Hollywood production. Arcana's approach demonstrates how AI tools can augment human creativity rather than replace it. This movement is exemplified by Arcana's "Echo Hunter," the first AI-generated film to secure a SAG contract. The 30-minute dystopian thriller, starring Breckin Meyer and directed by AI filmmaker "Kavan the Kid," showcases what's possible when traditional filmmaking meets cutting-edge AI technology. In this roundtable, we'll explore both the opportunities and challenges of this technological shift, examining how AI is reshaping how movies are made and who is now empowered to make them.
Speakers:
Jonathan Yunger,
Co-Founder & CEO, Arcana Labs
Kavan Cardoza
("Kavan the Kid"), AI Filmmaker & Director, "Echo Hunter”
Breckin Meyer, Actor, "Echo Hunter," "Robot Chicken," “Clueless,” “Kate & Leopold”
Annie Hanlon,
Co-founder, Playbook PLBK,
Moderator
Jonathan Yunger joined Millennium Films in 2011 and has worked on more than sixty films during his tenure at the company, including The Expendables franchise, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, Angel Has Fallen, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Mechanic: Resurrection, and Jolt with Kate Beckinsale and Stanley Tucci. Presently, Yunger is the Co-President of Millennium Media and a member of the PGA. Millennium Media’s upcoming productions include Hellboy’s The Crooked Man starring Jack Kesy. Recently wrapped productions include the highly anticipated comic book adaptation, Red Sonja starring Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, and Robert Sheehan, Subservience starring Megan Fox and Dirty Angels with Eva Green, Ruby Rose, and Maria Bakalova. Recent releases include The Offering with Paul Kaye, Till Death with Megan Fox, and The Enforcer with Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, 2 Chainz. Millennium Media’s upcoming releases include The Bricklayer with Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev, The Piper with Charlotte Hope and Julian Sands, and the 4th installment of The Expendables franchise.
Kavan Cardoza, professionally known as Kavan the Kid, is a trailblazing film director and AI filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. Fusing traditional cinematic craft with cutting-edge AI technology, Kavan has earned recognition for his bold, genre-defying work that resonates with global audiences. His latest project, Echo Hunter—the first-ever SAG-approved AI film—garnered critical acclaim and industry awards, cementing his place at the forefront of this emerging creative frontier. Known for pushing boundaries, Kavan continues to redefine what’s possible in the future of storytelling.
Breckin Meyer is a sharply funny, endlessly versatile performer whose career has spanned cult classics, studio hits, acclaimed television, and standout voice work. Known for his quick wit and grounded charm, Meyer has carved out a unique space in Hollywood as both a beloved actor and a prolific creative behind the camera. He first broke through with his unforgettable turn as Travis in the generation-defining Clueless, quickly following it up with roles in iconic films like The Craft, 54, Go, and Kate & Leopold. He's headlined box office hits including Road Trip, Rat Race, and the Garfield movies, and produced and starred in indie favorites like Changeland and The Enormity of Life. On the television side, Meyer starred in the hit TNT legal dramedy Franklin & Bash, while simultaneously serving as creator and showrunner of the TBS comedy Men at Work. He also had major recurring roles on ABC's Designated Survivor and The Fix, and joined the final season of NBC's Good Girls in a fan-favorite arc. Behind the scenes, Meyer is a longtime writer and performer on the Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken, earning multiple nominations for his contributions. His voice work also includes King of the Hill and Titan Maximum. With a career built on intelligence, comedic precision, and creative range, Breckin Meyer remains one of the most quietly influential talents working today.
Annie Hanlon is an accomplished entertainment executive and award-winning producer with expertise spanning advertising and commercials, immersive and virtual production, traditional film and series, emerging technology, and documentaries. A lifelong cinephile working at the intersection of storytelling and technology, she is recognized for her impact at Netflix, Lytro, and Here Be Dragons and for setting new standards in the creative use of technology in entertainment. As Co-founder of PLAYBOOK PLBK, Annie takes a forward-thinking approach to elevating and reshaping storytelling across all sectors using AI, real-time, virtual production, and advanced technology. She is a sought-after industry speaker (NAB, CES, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, LG Nova Innovation Festival, PI Apparel, among many others) and a member of VES, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and a board member of the Infinity Festival. A 2024 graduate of Space Camp (Huntsville, AL), Annie has served as an instructor for graduate students at Boston University and has mentored filmmakers at Meta as well as students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.