'Backrooms' director Kane Parsons isn't a fan of generative AI
"If I could snap my fingers and make generative AI disappear forever, I probably would"
"Creatively, I get no enjoyment from using those tools. It defeats the purpose entirely for me"
He thinks there may be uses in tedious VFX labor 'but right now it's difficult to discuss objectively because there's so much at stake and so many genuinely harmful consequences already happening"
(via @australian)
Backrooms is racist film. It’s technically brilliant, but racist. And it’s a shame during a time where Black studies is being eliminated on college campuses because I fear people are overlooking the obvious tropes and racist callbacks the film ridiculously displays.
A clean sweep. Congrats to the entire cast and crew of “Heated Rivalry” for all the well deserved recognition at today’s 2026 Canadian Screen Awards’! 💛
‘Best Picture Editing (Drama)’ 🏆
‘Best Sound (Fiction)’ 🏆
‘Best Visual Effects’ 🏆
‘Best Costume Design’ 🏆
‘Best Original Music (Drama) – “Rookies”’ 🏆
‘Best Production Design or Art Direction (Fiction)’ 🏆
‘Best Guest Performance (Drama Series)’ 🏆
‘Best Supporting Performer (Drama)’ 🏆
‘Best Photography (Drama)’ 🏆
‘Best Achievement in Casting (Fiction)’ 🏆
‘Best Writing (Drama Series)’ 🏆
‘Best Original Music – Original Song - “It’s You”’ 🏆
‘Best Direction (Drama Series) 🏆
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