The Fusion of AI and Film: EventCAT at the Busan International AI Film Festival
In December 2024, the Busan International AI Film Festival (BIAIF) debuted at the Busan Cinema Center, uniting cutting-edge AI technology with the art of filmmaking. As an inaugural event, BIAIF captured widespread attention from both the film and tech industries, drawing over 2,700 attendees eager to experience the convergence of artificial intelligence and cinema.
With participation from renowned international directors, global film festival representatives, and national film commissions, BIAIF was a truly international event. To ensure seamless multilingual communication, XL8’s AI-powered real-time interpretation solution, EventCAT, played a pivotal role in making the festival an inclusive and immersive experience for all attendees.
From the opening and closing ceremonies to Guest Visits (GVs), industry panels, and networking sessions, EventCAT provided real-time multilingual subtitles, enabling attendees to engage freely in their preferred language.
Displayed on large venue screens and accessible via QR codes on mobile devices, EventCAT’s AI-powered subtitles allowed participants to effortlessly follow discussions and presentations in real time. This innovative solution removed language barriers, allowing global filmmakers, audiences, and festival representatives to fully immerse themselves in BIAIF’s groundbreaking content.
Connecting Global Filmmakers and Audiences Through AI Interpretation
One of EventCAT’s standout contributions was during director-audience Q&A sessions, where moderators and panelists spoke in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
With AI-generated real-time subtitles displayed on tablets and large screens, audiences could seamlessly engage in conversations without language limitations.
By delivering highly accurate and natural AI-powered translations, EventCAT enhanced audience engagement and deepened their understanding of the films and the creative processes behind them.
Hee-Joo Lee, Manager of Busan Cinema Center, praised the impact of EventCAT’s AI interpretation at BIAIF:
“Moderators were impressed by the natural flow and high quality of the translations. Audience members expressed great satisfaction, and thanks to EventCAT’s exceptional accuracy, the opening and closing ceremonies unfolded seamlessly as a truly global event.”
This endorsement underscores EventCAT’s role in shaping a more inclusive and accessible film festival experience, proving the power of AI-driven translation in fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
From International Film Festivals to Global Business Events—EventCAT’s Proven AI Translation Solution
BIAIF is just one of many major global events that have leveraged EventCAT’s AI-powered interpretation to remove language barriers and enhance multilingual communication. The AI subtitle solution has also been successfully deployed at:
- World Coffee Leaders Forum
- Horizon Europe Workshop
- SK AI SUMMIT
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
- AI SEOUL 2025
- Climate Industry International Expo
As AI-powered real-time interpretation becomes indispensable for global events, EventCAT remains at the forefront of revolutionizing multilingual communication. By providing seamless, scalable, and high-quality AI translation, EventCAT is setting a new standard for international conferences, film festivals, and business summits worldwide.
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