# Event Details - **Event Name**: [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Two KAFA AI shorts—Sigumun and Fragment of Falling—lead into a discussion on creativity, authorship and cinema’s AI future.About this EventThis program is presented in collaboration with Korean American Leaders in Hollywood ().LOCATION NOTICE: This program takes place at the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, not at Harmony Gold Preview House.FEATURING SIGUMUN • 2025 SEOUL GLOBAL AI FILM FESTA GRAND PRIZE WINNERKOREA–HOLLYWOOD AI & CINEMA • AUDIENCE Q&ACinema in the Age of AI brings together filmmakers and industry leaders from Korea and Hollywood to explore how artificial intelligence is changing cinematic storytelling, production, authorship, and the role of the filmmaker.The program features two AI-assisted short films developed through the Korean Academy of Film Arts, a behind-the-scenes presentation on the making of Sigumun, and a conversation connecting Korean and Hollywood perspectives on the future of AI and cinema.FEATURED LINEUPKYMBER LIM — MODERATOREmmy Award-winning visual effects producer, consultant, and founder of MAJYK Studios. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Korean American Leaders in Hollywood, supporting collaboration between the Korean and U.S. entertainment industries.ROLEN YEALIN JEON — FEATURED FILMMAKERKAFA-trained producer and filmmaker who co-directed and produced the AI-assisted historical fantasy Sigumun. Drawing on her international production experience, she is developing new projects through her women-led production company, Studio Rolen.MATT R. ALLEN — PANELISTHollywood screenwriter, producer, AI storytelling educator, and Co-Founder of AI Global Entertainment. He co-wrote Four Christmases and has written more than 30 screenplays for major studios.ERICK GEISLER — PANELISTTwo-time Emmy Award-winning visual effects professional and CTO and Co-Founder of Global Objects. With more than 35 years of production experience, he works at the intersection of visual effects, AI, and spatial intelligence.ABOUT THE PROGRAMFollowing the screenings, Rolen Yealin Jeon will introduce Sigumun and share how the production combined filmmaking, animation, and emerging AI tools.Moderated by Kymber Lim, the panel will bring Jeon together with Matt R. Allen and Erick Geisler to discuss how AI is currently being used across the Korean and U.S. film industries.The conversation will explore changing creative and production workflows, questions of authorship and creative control, the balance between technology and human judgment, audience skepticism toward AI-generated cinema, and opportunities for future collaboration between Korea and Hollywood.The program concludes with an audience roundtable and Q&A, inviting attendees to join the conversation and share their perspectives on the future of cinema in the age of AI.PROGRAM FORMATAI-Assisted Short Film Screenings — Approximately 25 minutesBehind the Film: The Making of Sigumun — 15 minutesKorea–Hollywood AI & Cinema Panel Discussion — 30 minutesAudience Roundtable and Q&A — 20 minutesFEATURED AI FILMSSIGUMUN 시구문 — Following the Second Manchu Invasion, an aristocrat seeking a cure for his son must pass through the feared Gate of Corpses and confront the collapse of the principles that have guided his life.Directors: You Hyeong-jun, Rolen Yealin Jeon, Hong Jin-wookProducer: Rolen Yealin JeonFRAGMENT OF FALLING 낙하의 조각 — In a near future shaped by climate and technological collapse, Yoon discovers that a crater-turned-pond opens into layered multiverses where she encounters countless versions of herself.Director: Kim Woonha | 2025 | AI / Experimental | 10 minutes | KoreanProduction: KAFAVisit the 2026 LA Korean Film Festival Eventbrite page to explore all screenings and programs and get your tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/la-korean-film-festival-121636458454IMPORTANT: CHECK-IN, SEATING & PARKINGSeating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A reservation does not guarantee admission once the venue reaches capacity. Please arrive 30–60 minutes before the program begins. Reservations not checked in 20 minutes before the program may be released to waitlist or walk-up guests.Limited on-site parking is available, with the entrance located on Dunsmuir Avenue. Street parking may be required if the lot is full.GOOD TO KNOWAdmission is free. Register separately for each screening or program. Arrive early and have your ticket QR code ready. Walk-ins are subject to remaining capacity, and late seating is not guaranteed. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so the ticket can be released. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/kcclaspecial-program-ai-and-cinema/100001998818723609 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, business, fine-arts, storytelling, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Korean Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Korean Cultural Center - **lat**: 34.0626602 - **long**: -118.3485565 - **full address**: Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8b723f00962f7ce250a9f82297d1d341fb10caac62bf71d4aa61159ee1aab7c0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3878a8-gmir.jpg?v=1789170367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema being held? - **A:** [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema? - **A:** [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema is organized by LA Korean Film Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If [KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "[KCCLA][Special Program] AI & Cinema", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8b723f00962f7ce250a9f82297d1d341fb10caac62bf71d4aa61159ee1aab7c0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3878a8-gmir.jpg?v=1789170367", "startDate": "2026-09-25", "endDate": "2026-09-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/kcclaspecial-program-ai-and-cinema/100001998818723609", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Korean Cultural Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5505 Wilshire Boulevard", "postalCode": "90036", "addressLocality": "Los Angeles", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.0626602", "longitude": "-118.3485565" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Two KAFA AI shorts—Sigumun and Fragment of Falling—lead into a discussion on creativity, authorship and cinema’s AI future.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-28", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-25", "validFrom": "2026-09-28", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/kcclaspecial-program-ai-and-cinema/100001998818723609" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-28", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/kcclaspecial-program-ai-and-cinema/100001998818723609", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "LA Korean Film Festival", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/la-korean-film-festival/28129395", "description": "The 1st Los Angeles Korean Film Festival: New Waves, New VoicesExperience the new voices and evolving landscape of Korean cinema in Los Angeles through three days of screenings, filmmaker conversations, special programs, and audience events.Dates:September 24–26, 2026Venues:Harmony Gold Preview House and Korean Cultural Center Los AngelesPresented by:Korean Cultural Center Los AngelesIn Collaboration with:Korean Film Council (KOFIC), King Sejong Institute Center, U.S., Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival, and Korean American Leaders in Hollywood (KALH)Good to KnowAdmissionAll festival screenings and programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration through Eventbrite is strongly recommended.Walk-in admission may be available depending on remaining capacity, but entry is not guaranteed.Please Check Your VenueFestival events take place at two different venues. Please check the venue listed on each individual event page carefully before registering and traveling.Harmony Gold Preview House:7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles:5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036Arrival, Check-In & SeatingPlease arriveat least 30 minutes beforethe scheduled program start time to allow enough time for check-in and seating.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please locate your ticket in advance and have theQR code readywhen you arrive.Seating is available on afirst-come, first-served basis.Seat saving is not permitted.Guests should be checked in and seatedat least 15 minutes before showtime.Unclaimed reservations may be released to guests waiting in the walk-in line.Guests attending consecutive programs must register for each program separately.The auditorium may be cleared between programs for audience exit, cleaning, and technical preparation. Guests attending consecutive programs must register for each program separately and may be asked to exit and check in again with the appropriate ticket.Late ArrivalPlease arrive before the scheduled program start time.Late seating is not guaranteed.Once a screening or program has begun, entry may be permitted only at an appropriate break and at the discretion of festival staff. Late-arriving guests may forfeit their reservation if their seat has already been released to the walk-in line.Parking & TransportationParking availability varies by venue and may be limited. Please allow additional time for parking and check all posted signs and restrictions.Harmony Gold Preview House:Secured underground parking is accessible from Sunset Boulevard. An additional overflow lot behind the building may be accessed from Stanley Avenue. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles:Parking may be limited. Please follow venue signage and any event-specific parking instructions provided before your program.Rideshare and public transportation are encouraged whenever possible.Registration AssistanceIf you have difficulty registering online or need assistance with your reservation, please use Eventbrite’sContact the Organizeroption or call the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles at(323) 936-7141.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Is admission free?A. Yes. All festival screenings and programs are free and open to the public.Q. Do I need to register for each screening or program separately?A. Yes. Each screening and program requires a separate Eventbrite registration. A reservation for one program does not provide admission to another.Q. Can I attend without an Eventbrite reservation?A. Walk-in admission may be available if seats remain after registered guests have been admitted. Advance registration is strongly recommended, and walk-in entry is not guaranteed.Q. What if I can no longer attend?A. If your plans change, please cancel your Eventbrite registration as soon as possible so your spot can be made available to another guest.Q. Where can I find my ticket?A. Your ticket will be available in your Eventbrite confirmation email, Eventbrite account, or Eventbrite app.Q. How do I check in at the venue?A. Please have your Eventbrite ticket QR code ready. Festival staff will scan it at the check-in desk.Q. What happens if I do not arrive early?A. Reservations that have not been checked in at least 15 minutes before showtime may be released to the walk-in line.Q. Can I enter after the program has started?A. Late seating is not guaranteed and will be subject to remaining capacity, program conditions, and the discretion of festival staff.Q. Can I attend consecutive programs without leaving the theater?A. The auditorium may be cleared between programs for cleaning and technical preparation. 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