Science × Art × AI Global Co-Creation Initiative

Human–AI Co-Creation
for Science Fiction
Filmmaking

Imagining Future Worlds through Human–AI Co-Creation.

Science · Cinema · Imagination · AI

Where storytelling meets scientific imagination

The Human–AI Co-Creation for Science Fiction Filmmaking Workshop is a research-led interdisciplinary initiative that brings together science fiction storytelling, filmmaking, scientific inquiry, and generative artificial intelligence. The workshop offers participants an interdisciplinary environment for exploring how emerging AI technologies can support complex creative practices — collaborating with generative AI tools to develop original science fiction concepts, translate scientific ideas into compelling narratives, and iteratively refine their screenplays.

Beyond creative production, the workshop is a platform for investigating new forms of human–AI collaboration, interdisciplinary knowledge integration, and responsible creative practice — advancing both the practice and understanding of AI-supported science fiction filmmaking while fostering meaningful dialogue between creative professionals, researchers, scientists, and emerging creators.

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The Minds Behind the Initiative

An interdisciplinary community spanning artificial intelligence, science, film, media, art, and design.

International Advisory & Review Panel

Stanley Tong
Stanley Tong

Internationally Acclaimed Film Director, Producer & Action Choreographer · Hong Kong Film Award–Winning Filmmaker

Wu Yan
Wu Yan

Pioneer of Science-Fiction Education in China · Director, Science and Human Imagination Research Center · Award-Winning Science-Fiction Writer & Professor

Southern University of Science and Technology

Shengyi Ye
Shengyi Ye

Former Lead Scientist, NASA Cassini Data Analysis Program · Guangdong Pearl River Leading Talent · Professor of Planetary & Space Sciences

Southern University of Science and Technology

Zhigang Wang
Zhigang Wang

Chair, Department of Information Art & Design, Founding Director, Tsinghua Academy of New Media Performance Innovation · Tenured Professor

Tsinghua University

Zhonghua Yao
Zhonghua Yao

President, Planetary Sciences Section, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society · NASA Cassini Group Achievement Award Recipient · Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences

The University of Hong Kong

Hongbo Fu
Hongbo Fu

ACM SIGGRAPH Academy · Acting Head & Professor, Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Vice-Chairman, Asia Graphics Association

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Pan Hui
Pan Hui

International Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering · IEEE Fellow · Member, Academia Europaea · Chair Professor & Director, Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

Feng Gao
Feng Gao

Research Associate Professor · Interdisciplinary Research & Innovation Scholar & Artist

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Qiufan Chen
Qiufan Chen

President, World Chinese Science Fiction Association · Award-Winning Science-Fiction Author & Futurist · Assistant Professor

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Xian Xu
Xian Xu

Associate, Cambridge Digital Humanities · Award-Winning AI & Creative Technology Researcher · Assistant Professor of Digital Arts & Creative Industries

Lingnan University

Baoyang Chen
Baoyang Chen

Art-Tech Artist & Curator · Chief Curator, Asia Digital Art Exhibition · Director, Advanced Visual Laboratory for AI & Digital Art

Central Academy of Fine Arts

Yansong Chen
Yansong Chen

Digital Media Educator · XR, Immersive Media & Creative Technology Lecturer

Beijing Normal University

Shangchun Teng
Shangchun Teng

Planetary Space Physicist · Research Assistant Professor, Expert in Planetary Plasma Waves & Space Environments

The University of Hong Kong

Xiangsong Wang
Xiangsong Wang

Planetary Geologist · Research Assistant Professor, Mercury & Lunar Exploration Researcher

The University of Hong Kong

Ziqing Song
Ziqing Song

Acclaimed Screenwriter & Film Director · Member, Beijing Film Association & Beijing Television Artists Association

Peking University

Research Advisory Committee

Huamin Qu
Huamin Qu

Dean, Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies · Chair Professor of Computer Science

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Xiaojuan Ma
Xiaojuan Ma

Associate Professor of Computer Science · Program Director in AI and Entrepreneurship

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Sebastian Deterding
Sebastian Deterding

Chair in Design Engineering, Pioneer in Gameful Design & Gamification & Computational Creativity

Imperial College London

Rebecca Fiebrink
Rebecca Fiebrink

Professor of Creative Computing, Pioneer in Interactive Machine Learning for Creative Practice

University of the Arts London

Yulong Bian
Yulong Bian

ACM China Rising Star Awardee · Executive Committee Member, ACM SIGCHI China

Nanyang Technological University

Research Team

Yuying Tang
Yuying Tang

Founder & Project Director · PhD Candidate in Human-AI Co-Creation

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Qingyue Cai
Qingyue Cai

Collaborator

Renmin University of China

Haotian Li
Haotian Li

Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia · Award-Winning Human-Centered AI Researcher

Microsoft Research Asia

Jiaxiong Hu
Jiaxiong Hu

Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Computer Interaction

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Baiqiao Zhang
Baiqiao Zhang

PhD Student in Human-AI Alignment

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

London Exhibition Team

Launching in London, UK, the exhibition marks the first chapter of a global journey connecting science, art, emerging technologies, and creative imagination across cultures.

Yuying Tang
Yuying Tang

Founder & Project Director · PhD Candidate in Human-AI Co-Creation

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Minghe Lan
Minghe Lan

Design Director & Co-Curator

Central Academy of Fine Arts

Tianxiao Wang
Tianxiao Wang

PhD Student, Technical Director & Co-Curator

Imperial College London

Collaborating institutions

The workshop brings together collaborators from universities, research organizations, and creative institutions across artificial intelligence, science, film, media, art, and design.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
Microsoft Research Asia
Microsoft Research Asia
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Peking University
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
The Central Academy of Drama
The Central Academy of Drama
Central Academy of Fine Arts
Central Academy of Fine Arts
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Beijing Film Academy
Beijing Film Academy
Communication University of China
Communication University of China
Southern University of Science and Technology
Southern University of Science and Technology
Renmin University of China
Renmin University of China
Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
Lingnan University
Lingnan University

Our Vision

Create the Future.
Tell the Story.

London · Hong Kong · Beijing · Shanghai · United States · More Cities Coming Soon

Science · Cinema · Imagination · Artificial Intelligence