The affinity ecosystem: Evan Shapiro on streaming, studios, and the creator economy

Silverback Films’ Jeff Wilson shared the challenges of capturing the untold story of animal parenthood, blending cutting-edge technology with timeless fieldcraft.

Welcome to the IBC2025 Live Blog, getting under the skin of the global media, entertainment, and technology industries biggest and best trade show.

IBC Keynote: ABC’s Damian Cronan unveiled how the Australian public broadcaster is deploying AI through its “ABC Assist” tool. The system is designed to support staff, streamline workflows, and unlock archives, all while staying true to editorial values.

As IBC2025 rings in its third day, the momentum of the experts’ insights begins to mount. For visitors to Amsterdam’s RAI, priceless opportunities to learn, network, and innovate abound as groundbreaking discussions and technologies are revealed all across the show’s 14 halls. To navigate the whirlwind of content innovation, IBC365 has broken down some highlights for the day amongst the panel talks, demos, and masterclasses at Amsterdam’s RAI.

IBC Conference: Netflix’s Victor Marti and Vancouver Media’s Migue Amoedo retraced a collaboration that demanded constant adaptability – switching from ARRI to RED, pioneering HDR, experimenting with LED volumes and rear projection, and adopting AI tools for previz and digital twins.