Francois Chardavoine

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.