Attending an AI film festival, the author contends AI can enhance filmmaking, making it accessible for modest budgets and not inherently soulless. While acknowledging IP theft and job concerns, the author notes human-made films can also lack soul. AI improves efficiency and reduces costs, but human creativity and experience remain vital for character and motivation. Audiences discern authenticity regardless of AI's role. The piece suggests AI changes how stories are made, not what motivates them, potentially creating new roles and preserving crafts.