El Sailon: AI in Film
A RealmIQ Event
El Sailon, Santa Fe’s original AI Salon, is going global with its first-ever online webinar: "AI in Film." Join an international audience for this groundbreaking event exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the art, business, and future of filmmaking.
Hosted and moderated by award-winning creative director and podcast host Curt Doty, this RealmIQ-produced salon brings together visionary minds for a provocative, no-fluff discussion on the AI Thaw currently heating up Hollywood.
Is AI a creative collaborator—or a job killer?
Who are the emerging Auteurs of this new machine age?
Will the world embrace the first fully AI-generated film—or reject it?
Can hybrid workflows preserve the soul of cinema?
And how do we navigate the growing minefield of ethics, authorship, and ownership?
This is not your typical panel—it’s a high-frequency conversation on where we go from here.
Guest Speakers:
Andy Beach: Advisor, Author, Media Technology Know It All
Peter Csathy: Peter Csathy: Business Development exec, Business Advisor and Dealmaker
Scott Ross: VFX Legend and Author
Stay curious. Stay critical. Stay human.
El Sailon: AI in Film. Be there.
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 6pm MT
Cost: $17.99
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mTRB1Ps2Tw2LHkubd4U7JA
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring together AI leaders, enthusiasts, users, business leaders, creative minds, and educators from the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area to foster discussion and increase AI adoption and AI literacy.
If you’re curious or passionate about AI and eager to engage in stimulating conversations, we invite you to be part of our monthly meetups.
Thanks to Kerry Young at Boxcar. Eric Renz-Whitmore for continuing to support these lecture series and to the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, Hutton Broadcasting, and Daniel Quat Photography for their support.
Get Involved
You can sponsor one of El Sailon Meetups! We are currently looking for generous partners. If you would like to contribute to our new community, we would be so grateful. Each of our sponsors is given shoutouts from the stage and in marketing. Learn More.
This is now a paid event of $10 per attendee. Proceeds from this event support El Sailon.
We are taking the Summer off. We will be back in the Fall with a new speaker lineup.
Check out my interview with Honey Harris on KBAC!
“Been to every SAIlon thus far and can’t wait til the next!”
Get Involved
You can sponsor one, or a series of El Sailon Meetups! We are currently looking for generous partners. If you would like to contribute to our new community, we would be so grateful. We have various tiers of sponsorships
El Sailon is generously supported by the Office of Economic Development, City of Santa Fe, NM. Special thanks to Eric D. Renz-Whitmore.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring together AI leaders, enthusiasts, users, business leaders, creative minds, and educators from the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area to foster discussion and increase AI adoption and AI literacy.
If you’re curious or passionate about AI and eager to engage in stimulating conversations, we invite you to be part of our monthly meetups.
El Sailon is a monthly meetup presented by RealmIQ, a local AI consultancy helping companies and executives adopt and thrive in the age of AI and navigate business transformation through workshops and personal coaching. Led by Curt Doty, a branding and marketing veteran. He hosts RealmIQ: SESSIONS, a podcast on YouTube where he talks with AI leaders and AI founders from around the globe.
For Newbies and Semi-Pros Ready to Embrace Generative AI with Confidence and Creativity
Welcome to El Sailon — Where Curiosity Meets Capability
Join local AI Adoption leader Curt Doty for a transformative, hands-on workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico — the cultural and creative hub dubbed the Silicon Mesa. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your GenAI fluency, El Sailon IMMERSE is your safe, smart, and strategic launchpad.
Who It’s For
This retreat is designed for:
Professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives curious about AI
Newbies and semi-pros navigating the GenAI learning curve
Team leaders and small business owners forming internal AI task forces
Anyone ready to adopt AI ethically, strategically, and fearlessly
Schedule at a Glance
Morning: Mindset, Myths & Mapping the Future
9:00–9:30 AM – Continental Breakfast & Welcome
9:30–10:00 AM – AI Roundup: What’s New, What’s Next
10:00–12:00 PM – Unlocking the AI Mindset
Conquer techno-anxiety and limiting beliefs
Discover how AI augments your creativity
Participate in interactive mindset coaching
Forming Your AI Task Force
Learn to build a smart, lean AI squad
Define team roles: Prompt Lead, Workflow Integrator, Ethics Advisor
Breakout: Draft your personal or team Task Force Charter
12:00–1:00 PM – Catered Lunch Break
Afternoon: Tools, Training & Tactical Adoption
1:00–2:30 PM – The AI Toolkit Unpacked
Overview of must-know GenAI tools: ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, and more
How to evaluate tools by cost, privacy, scalability, and ROI
Live demos + interactive play sessions
2:30–4:00 PM – ChatGPT & Generative AI Deep Dive
Hands-on workshop: real-world uses of ChatGPT
Use case labs: content creation, research, branding, customer service
Build your own custom GPTs (for the adventurous!)
Why El Sailon?
Because this isn’t another tech conference — it’s a creative mindset accelerator with real-world outcomes. You’ll leave with:
A tailored AI adoption strategy
A plan to launch your own AI Task Force
A cheat sheet of tool evaluations
Hands-on experience with ChatGPT and GenAI tools
A supportive community of fellow AI explorers
Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 19
📌 Location: Kiva Ballroom at Hotel Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
🎯 Capacity: Limited spots. Intimate group. Maximum impact.
You’ll Get
Expert-led, curated GenAI education
Personalized coaching on mindset & strategy
Tool demos and prompt training
Legal/ethical grounding for responsible AI use
High-touch, small-group networking in an inspiring setting
This is not a webinar. It’s not a mass seminar.
It’s boutique, immersive, and high-touch — built for people who want to learn by doing.