Mad Max filmmaker George Miller says artificial intelligence will be part of cinema’s future, but he does not believe it can replace the lived experience that gives human storytelling its emotional power.
Speaking in Sydney at the launch of Tropfest’s 2027 festival, Miller described AI as another tool in a medium that has repeatedly changed as new technology has arrived.
George Miller sees opportunity and ethical questions
The director noted that filmmaking today already looks dramatically different from the process he used when he began his career. He sees AI as part of that continuing technological evolution and believes its accessibility could open doors for more aspiring creators.
At the same time, Miller stressed that filmmakers need to remain alert to ethical concerns surrounding the technology. His central distinction is that AI can process enormous amounts of information but does not experience the emotions and personal history that shape an artist.
Why Miller believes human intuition still matters
Miller argued that artificial intelligence has never experienced love, grief or a difficult childhood. It can imitate expressions of those emotions, he suggested, but that is different from the intuition of a person who has actually lived through them.
The comments arrive as Hollywood continues debating generative AI’s role in writing, visual effects, performance and production. Miller’s position is neither outright rejection nor unconditional enthusiasm: he views AI as a powerful creative tool whose limitations and ethical implications must remain clear.
Source: Variety Australia. Original Celebrity Daily report.