Director’s Talk: Joey Agbayani 

2026 May 3

Director’s Talk: Joey Agbayani 

– When you plan the realization of a film project, what are your objectives?


I am happiest when I am creating something new and challenging. I aim for my films to explore unusual stories or themes and to have a distinctive visual style. Another key objective is to assemble a dream team of talented production professionals who are not only experts in their fields but also enjoyable to collaborate with.


– With Artificial Intelligence, cinema is undergoing a phase of transformation even more radical than the one that occurred in the 1920s with the transition from silent films to sound. What is your opinion on this?


What used to exist as a written film treatment is now evolving into something much closer to the final vision. With the advent of new AI tools, directors can present scenes in a more cinematic and concrete way—using AI as an advanced form of previsualization. This makes collaboration with cinematographers, actors, stunt coordinators, and CGI artists easier and more effective even before shooting begins. It allows the entire team to discuss, refine, and enhance the vision early in the process.


– To which production or distribution company would you like to propose your new project? Give us a profile, including some examples.


I am interested in collaborating with production and distribution companies that value bold, visionary storytelling and are open to unconventional narratives. Ideally, these would be companies that support distinctive visual styles and are willing to take creative risks. Examples include companies known for championing auteur-driven cinema and innovative filmmaking approaches.


– WILD FILMMAKER can now “sit at the table with the big players” alongside The Hollywood Reporter and Variety during the Cannes Film Festival, but we have chosen to continue being a Global Cultural Movement with an ethical mission: to bring democracy into cinema, placing the Work of Art at the center of our project rather than Marketing. Do you think we are doing a good job?


Yes, absolutely. Avant-garde, underground, and edgy films are given meaningful exposure and strong support through the Global Cultural Movement of Wild Filmmaker. It is inspiring to see a platform that prioritizes artistic integrity and creative freedom while amplifying diverse and unconventional voices in cinema.