Benjamin Barfoot was commissioned by the BBC to test emerging AI filmmaking tools against traditional production methods, as part of a news feature exploring the fast-changing impact of generative AI on film and television production. The experiment was documented and broadcast nationally across BBC News, including the One O’Clock and Six O’Clock News bulletins, with Barfoot interviewed extensively by Marc Cieslak, the BBC’s specialist AI correspondent. The piece examined how cutting-edge AI workflows compare in the hands of an experienced feature filmmaker, measuring speed, quality and creative control against conventional filmmaking craft.