Boz To The Future The Future According to Francois Chardavoine
Nov 6, 2025
Francois Chardavoine, CTO of Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic, brings 20 years of immersive storytelling expertise to the table. He discusses how technological advancements have consistently reshaped filmmaking, arguing that each leap has enhanced storytelling. With projects like Star Wars: Beyond Victory, he highlights video games as an undervalued art form. Francois also predicts that traditional and episodic storytelling will evolve, fueled by technology that broadens creative possibilities and increases access for new creators.
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Film History Is Tech History
- The history of film is largely a history of technology driving storytelling evolution.
- Each tech step reshapes narrative possibilities and how creators push story boundaries.
Starting In Real-Time Immersion
- Francois began in real-time immersive setups like 3D caves and active stereo in the late 90s.
- He used technology as a backdoor into storytelling because he wasn't a great traditional artist.
Interactive Meets Immersive Storytelling
- Interactive and immersive forms let creators weave storytelling, gameplay, exploration, and creation together.
- That hybrid leads to non-linear journeys that deliver different emotional engagement than passive viewing.