From Hype to Help: Real-World AI Use Cases Worth Your Time

Speakers

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  Tobias Queisser Co-founder & CEO, The Cinelytic Group
  

  Tobias Queisser

  Co-founder & CEO, The Cinelytic Group

  Tobias is a Co-Founder and the CEO The Cinelyic Group, the entertainment industry’s leading provider of AI-powered solu6ons, suppor6ng crea6ve and business teams’ success across the en6re content lifecycle. Tobias has a background finance, AI driven tech ventures and the entertainment industry. Prior to Cinely6c, Tobias worked 10 years in finance as an investment banker advising companies on complex interna6onal M&A deals and later co-founded and managed a global investment fund in London, which was acquired in 2013. That year Tobias founded Arc6c Pictures Limited, an interna6onal film produc6on company that focuses on development, financing, and produc6on of filmed entertainment. He is also a co-founder of Cosmo Media Labs, the innovate studio producing TV shows, games and Web 3 based brand experiences.

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  John K. Corser Senior Production Executive, NBCU
  

  John K. Corser

  Senior Production Executive, NBCU

  John K. Corser is a senior production executive with over 30 years of experience leading global television, film, and commercial productions. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Production and Production Technology at Universal Content Productions, where he oversaw physical production and drove innovation through data-driven workflows and emerging technologies. John has a strong track record managing large international teams and complex projects, including Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated content. He is recognized for pioneering scalable production solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and creative collaboration. He holds an M.A. in Telecommunication Arts and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan and is a member of the Producers Guild of America, Hollywood Professional Association and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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  Courtney Kensington VP Finance and Sales, The Asylum
  

  Courtney Kensington

  VP Finance and Sales, The Asylum

  With more than ten years at The Asylum, Courtney Kensington has been central to this vibrant independent studio’s global growth. Founded in 1997, The Asylum is celebrated for producing high-concept, market-driven films and series.

  In her role as Vice President of Sales & Finance, Courtney spearheads worldwide sales—connecting The Asylum’s diverse catalogue with audiences around the world, forging strategic partnerships and advancing the studio’s global footprint.

  Known for her adaptability, creative resilience, and strategic acumen, Courtney has helped maintain the studio’s trademark speed, efficiency and engagement—delivering entertainment that resonates across markets.

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  Jeff Chao Film Financial Advisor
  

  Jeff Chao

  Film Financial Advisor

  Jeff Chao is a seasoned media professional and Executive Producer who has dedicated his career to bridging cultures and social impact entertainment, including during his tenure as Senior Director, Finance at Participant Media. While there, he managed film investments for a $250 million film fund between Participant Media and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, producing hits such as Lincoln, The Help, Hundred Foot Journey, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel I & II, Contagion and Snitch.

  Previously as Vice President of Finance and Business Development for the world-renowned visual effects studio, Digital Domain, Jeff connects content strategy, business affairs and finance to identify new and innovative business opportunities that accelerate the growth of Digital Domain’s global studio. Emerging technologies such as virtual production, extended reality, virtual humans and the evolving cooperation between China and Hollywood fall within Jeff’s scope of work at DD.
  Jeff currently advises Toei Animation on film finance and franchise strategy, Toei Animation is the top Japanese Animation company that produced Anime franchises such as One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Digimon, Slam Dunk and Saint Seiya Knights of the Zodiac.

  In addition, Jeff serves as the Head of Finance of the Social Impact Entertainment Society (SIES), where he can bring together all of his skill sets in order to accelerate the growth of the Society and its global community of members. He was also Treasurer and a board member of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) which champions diversity by educating, connecting, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and leaders in entertainment and media and the Director of Finance & VP of Operations for the Asian Professional Exchange (APEX) a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan community based organization that serves as a medium to bring increased awareness about and to Asian Americans through community service, fellowship, charitable fundraisers, cultural events, professional networking and educational seminars.