A NEW parliamentary inquiry aimed at cementing the UK’s film industry will hear from experts at the University of Reading.
It comes as a group of MPs has been reappointed to the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee inquiry into the UK’s film and high-end television.
It will continue work begun by the predecessor committee in July last year and cut short by the general election, investigating how the can UK reinforce its reputation as a world-leading destination for film and TV production and how to support independent film-making.
It will also consider the ethical use of artificial intelligence in film-making.
Following the announcement, Dr Dominic Lees, of the University of Reading’s School of Film, Theatre, and Television, has also been reappointed as a special advisor to the committee’s inquiry.
Dr Lees recently gave a sold-out public lecture on the ethics of using AI in film-making.
Dr Lees said: “The UK is fast becoming a world leader for film and TV production as more studios open around the country including Shinfield Studios here at Reading.
“The rise of artificial intelligence presents both an opportunity and a risk to the film industry. It could help film-makers make movies quicker and cheaper, but its unethcial use breaches artists’ copyright and it’s a threat to actors and crew whose jobs may be at risk.”
“My job will be to advise MPs on how movie makers can make films using AI in a fair and proper way, as well as giving expert advice on what else the industry needs to make sure it keeps thriving.”
The inquiry is set to begin this month and is due to report later next year.
