Lights, Camera, AI: Filmmaker André Joseph Brings Innovative Sci-Fi Short to Times Square Film Showcase
The November 14 screening of Royale Rising highlights how independent filmmakers are experimenting with artificial
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The November 14 screening of Royale Rising highlights how independent filmmakers are experimenting with artificial intelligence.
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY , NJ, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — AJ Epyx Productions will hold a screening of their independent film, “Royale Rising,” in Times Square in New York City on November 14, 2026. The artificial intelligence (AI) short action film showcases how creators can use new technology to help with their storytelling. The company is also demonstrating the future of innovative filmmaking and independent storytelling.
“People are often afraid of what they don’t know, and AI is a great example of that,” said André Joseph, filmmaker, actor, and owner of the New Jersey-based AJ Epyx Productions. “There may be some downsides to AI, but as filmmakers there are some great ways that it can be used, too. I am interested in the new technology in filmmaking and want to share with others some of the possibilities that it can offer.”
The Urban Action Showcase Screening of “Royale Rising” will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Regal Cinema Times Square, theater nine, film block two, at 247 W. 42nd Street in New York City. This is the production company’s first AI-animated sci-fi film using action footage of actors for motion capture. It provides a demonstration of the ways they are experimenting with different storytelling formats and utilizing new technologies.
According to a 2025 study published in the journal “Telecommunications Policy,” AI is reshaping the entire film industry, and it is growing with the new technological advancements. They report that AI has long played a role in the film industry, and the influence has grown with the recent technological advancements. They report that the entire industry is being impacted by AI, as it has become a core element of most digital transformation endeavors in almost every industry.
“We can fear using AI in the film industry, or we can learn how to use it to our advantage,” added Joseph. “We can’t stop technology from advancing, but we can learn to utilize it to help enhance our creative work. That’s what we are showcasing, and we’re excited about it. We’re also building a creative hub where people can develop their ideas, collaborate with experienced professionals, learn the craft, and bring original stories to life.”
After spending 20 years as an independent filmmaker, Joseph recently expanded AJ Epyx Productions by opening a creative studio in Elizabeth, New Jersey, just a 30-minute train ride from Manhattan. The company offers fully equipped studio space for a wide range of artistic types, including actors, filmmakers, podcasters, and more. They also work with the community to assist local organizations, groups, and schools. In addition to providing the creative space so many seek, they also provide collaboration and mentoring services to help people reach their next step in the process.
Located at Vintage City Studios in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the space is accessible to a range of creative types, including filmmakers, talent, actors, and more. The location makes it ideal for people in New York and New Jersey. The production hub is slated to provide the tools and services in high demand for creative work, including production services, recording services, collaborations, and more. The company will also be offering workshops, mentorship, and hands-on filmmaking opportunities. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with art organizations, community groups, and local schools.
AJ Epyx Productions’ creative space is located a half an hour outside of Manhattan by train. The creative hub offers video production, podcast recording, hands-on instruction, and more. Whether looking to record a video, launch a podcast, or needing a fully equipped studio, it has it all. There are also opportunities to learn the fundamentals of independent filmmaking, and it allows for creating and shooting a film all under one roof. To get more information, visit the site at: https://www.andremjoseph.com/services-4
About André Joseph
State Island-native André Joseph began his independent filmmaking when he was only 13 years old. He later graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s degree in film and went on to found his own movie production company, AJ Epyx Productions, which has expanded to become a creative hub for others to use. His most recent feature film The Last Vendetta won the “Best Urban Action Film” at the Cinemax-sponsored 2024 Urban Action Showcase and now streams on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Ice-T’s The OG Network. To learn more about him and his work, visit the website at: https://www.andremjoseph.com/
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Source:
Telecommunications Policy. The digital transformation of the film industry: How Artificial Intelligence is changing the seventh art. September 2025. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596125001181
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