Key pointsNigerian filmmakers say AI is making filmmaking faster, more affordable and more accessible. They believe AI will complement, not replace, human creativity and authentic storytelling. Main storyNigerian filmmakers and creative professionals have said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming visual storytelling by making film production faster, more affordable and accessible while creating new opportunities for independent creators. The issuesAs AI tools become more widely available, Nigeria’s creative industry faces the challenge of balancing technological innovation with originality, ethical standards and the preservation of authentic storytelling. I believe filmmakers who understand AI will replace filmmakers who refuse to learn it.”