29th September 2026

The Somabotics Fellowship hosted a special evening at the Broadway Cinema, Nottingham, to celebrate the launch and screening of three short films created through the pioneering AI LENS project.

Over 150 people registered to attend the event which showcased how artists and filmmakers are exploring new forms of creative expression through artificial intelligence.

AI LENS is an innovative creative research project that explores how filmmakers and artists can collaborate with artificial intelligence in real time. By integrating AI-generated imagery directly into the creative process, the project investigates new possibilities for embodied, collaborative, and experimental artistic practice, challenging conventional approaches to filmmaking and storytelling.

The evening began with a welcome from Professor Steve Benford, followed by an introduction to AI LENS from project lead and artist-researcher Richard Ramchurn.

Audiences were then shown the three original films developed through the project:

• Basilisk – directed by Richard Ramchurn
• The Last Call – directed by Floyd Parker
• Amorphous – directed by Sumit Sakar

Following the screenings, attendees heard directly from the film makers and joined a conversation exploring the creative potential of AI in filmmaking and the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging creative technologies during a Panel and Q&A session.