The August Rains is an immersive evening where AI-generated cinema meets human storytelling. The session features six original AI-created short films by filmmaker and storyteller Ritwik Bhattacharyya, woven together through live storytelling that reveals the emotions, inspirations, philosophies and personal journeys behind each film. Rather than a conventional film screening, this is a cinematic conversation exploring memory, hope, faith, loss, resilience and the human spirit. Each short film becomes the beginning of a deeper dialogue with the audience. The event invites viewers to experience how Artificial Intelligence can become a creative partner without replacing the human heart behind storytelling.

Session Includes • Introduction to AI-assisted filmmaking • Screening of 6 AI-created short films • Immersive storytelling between films • Behind-the-scenes creative process • Audience interaction and Q&A Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours Language: English (with simple conversational interaction) Entry: Free and Open to All