Reka Kaloczy

We talk a lot about AI ethics - but how aware are we of our own role in it? I’m really excited to be part of this year’s FMX - Film & Media Exchange panel on “Ethics in AI” 🎤, moderated by Matthias Buehler. What I find particularly interesting is that it's not a usual AI ethics conversation. It focuses much more on the human side: the indirect impact of how we interact with AI, and how our everyday choices connect personal values with wider social, economic, and environmental effects. This topic has been a strong focus in my recent work, including moderating AI-related sessions at Cartoon Springboard, and reflects my ongoing focus on human-centred production and mentoring. Looking forward to this exciting exchange with Matthias Buehler, Agon Ushaku and Ben Lock. If you’re at FMX, we’d be happy to see you there. Date and place: Turm Aalen - Tuesday, May 05, 12:30pm Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart More details about the panel: https://lnkd.in/dK624ZzF #fmx #AI_ethics #AI #creativeindustry

✨Supporting young creators as Mentor Chairperson at Cartoon Springboard -@cartoon_media.eu in Madrid, an animation pitching event dedicated to young talents and original ideas, is always a highlight of my year.✨ In the weeks before the event, as a Mentor, I worked closely with six teams - helping them prepare their pitches, shape their presentations, and build the confidence to share their projects with an audience. During the event, as a Chairperson I joined them on stage to moderate the discussions with their assigned industry experts. It was a truly rewarding experience. Each project was different - in tone, target audience, theme, and approach - but all teams showed the same strong commitment, enthusiasm, imagination, and care for their work. I was glad to stand beside them and support them throughout the process. These six projects - and their dedicated teams - made the experience truly meaningful: 'A Post Apocalyptic Future Where...' - Inmaculada Botella Peña (@yix_durden ) - Spain 'Almond Eyes' - Ana Gutiérrez Rubio, Alejandra Luque (@fawckes ) - Spain 'Fished And Found' - Mariia Kishchuk (@suspicious.frogfish ), JAM Media Ltd (@jammediaanimation ) - Ukraine/Ireland 'Necroville' - Luca Bernardi (@bodhiblondi ), Bianca Serra (@24framesbianca ), Indi Arumahandi (@indi_arumahandi ), Michelangelo Matteuzzi (@michelangelo_matteuzzi_ ), Vale De Vincenzi (@valebarbaraeva ) , Michele Mazzetti - Italy 'Paradise Island' - Eszter Molnár (@ehszter ) - Hungary 'Search For The Human' - Claire Pellet (@clairecannormalize ), Lucie JURIC (@lucie.jrc ), Caroline Leibel (@cleibel_ ), Melina Ienco (@melina.ienco ), Faustine Merle (@faust_merle ) - France The event, Cartoon Springboard had a warm and welcoming atmosphere - supportive, encouraging, and full of genuine enthusiasm, helping young creators develop their ideas and grow with confidence. Many thanks to Agnès Bizzaro, Laura Jarka and all the organizers at Cartoon (@cartoon_media.eu ), the experts, and to all the teams - thank you for your trust, your openness, and all your hard work. #youngtalent #pitching #animationindustry #cartoon_springboard

🌟I had the pleasure of moderating the panel "Made by Humans, Made with A.I." at Cartoon Springboard - @cartoon_media.eu , where we explored how A.I. is already influencing animation - from creative development to production workflows and beyond. A warm thank you to the panelists - Barbara Slade (USA/UK), Alba Sotorra (Spain) - @albasotorra , Eliza Płocieniak-Alvarez (Poland/Germany) - @blauepampelmuse , Mark Cumberton (Ireland) - @jammediaanimation and Miklos Weigert (Hungary/UK) - @mikwei_78 - for bringing such a wide range of insights, representing different segments of the animation industry and coming from different countries. Their perspectives, from artistic to technical to strategic, made the conversation truly rich and relevant. One thing we all seemed to agree on: 💡We not only have something to contribute - we have a responsibility. A.I. will shape the future of our industry, but how it does so depends on whether we, as professionals from every corner - creative, technical, production, financial - actively take part in that development. If we don’t speak up, experiment, or engage, others will decide for us. I also want to thank the audience for their thoughtful, sometimes critical questions. Hearing different points of view, including skepticism, is not only valuable - it’s necessary. We need space for both curiosity and caution if we want to move forward with purpose. This conversation is just the beginning - let’s keep contributing, questioning, and shaping the path ahead. #animation #AI #creativeindustries #collaboration #technology #futureofwork #production #storytelling

✨I’m excited to share that I've been selected as an Individual Ambassador for Women in Games.✨ Throughout my career I have always supported, mentored others and organized communities and networking activities within animation, VFX, and games. In this volunteer Women in Games Ambassador role, I’ll have even more chances to share my experience, support others, encourage people, and help strengthen our games community. I will also support local events and foster collaboration across regions and creative fields. I believe that by collaborating together, we can expand access and help more people succeed in the games industry.🚀

✨ What a magical event! ✨ I had the chance to attend an exclusive footage screening of ZOOMANIA 2 at the Astor Film Lounge, ARRI München – before the official release! 🦊🐰 A special highlight: Jared Bush, Director and Screenwriter of ZOOMANIA 2 and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, was there in person. He shared fascinating insights into the creative process and even showed us some never-before-seen scenes. Now I can hardly wait for the official release of ZOOMANIA 2! 🎬✨ A big thank you to Johannes Wolters from INDAC and to The Walt Disney Company for the kind invitation.

📢 Pitching your creative project soon? 🎯 Let’s make sure it lands with impact. Many animation, game, and creative teams have incredible ideas - but struggle to present them clearly and convincingly. That’s where I come in. With 35+ years in international production - and experience both pitching and reviewing projects as a producer and expert - I help teams like yours prepare strong, confident pitches for: 🎤 Pitch forums 📺 Broadcaster or producer meetings 💼 Investor and funding presentations 🌍 Any moment your project needs to stand out Here’s how I support you: ✅ Polish your pitch deck ✅ Rehearse your delivery ✅ Prepare for tough questions ✨ I’ve helped many teams get ready for international pitch events - making sure their projects grab the attention they deserve. 📩 DM me to book a coaching session - a few August spots are still open. #pitch #pitchforum

📍 Madrid, Spain 📅 28–30 October 2025 ✨ Proud to have been part of the CARTOON Springboard team for some time now as a mentor, chairperson and moderator - helping teams prepare for their pitches and moderating a panel discussion about AI in animation. Cartoon Springboard is a Pitchforum for young talents with animation projects. 📣 Applications and registrations are still open for the event in Madrid (28–30 October 2025)! 🚨 Submit your animated project by 27 August 2025 for the chance to pitch, get expert feedback, and connect with the industry. 🎬 It’s a unique opportunity to gain insight into market realities and get an early overview of the animation world. 🔗 For more details, check @cartoon_media.eu Hope to help you prepare for your pitch and see many of you there! #cartoonspringboard2025 #cartoon #rekainmotion #moderating #mentoring #animation #pitchingevent #youngtalents #firstproject #creativeeurope #creativeeuropemedia #stayanimated

Excited to join MEDIA meets Games tomorrow (22.07.25) – exploring how media and gaming are shaping the future together! Are you attending too? Let's catch up! #medienbayern #MediaMeetsGames #GamingIndustry #DigitalMedia #Innovation #AR #VR #AI #Gamification #FutureOfMedia #Networking #GameChanger

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