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The Arcanist
Lead AI Systems Architect
The Arcanist has been a lead technical advisor for countless Hollywood Films. His expertise in AI has allowed top companies to enhance their workflow into the AI Future. As co-founder of Arcana Labs, he brings deep expertise in genre storytelling and AI. His most recent film was released in over 40 countries, reaching #1 on Hulu and #6 on iTunes.
Tho-Phuoc Ngu
Architect & Gen AI Consultant
Tho-Phuoc NGU is a former federal architect turned AI consultant, currently working as Product Owner of Arcana Academy. After 7 years serving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs leading international embassy projects, he shifted toward technology, blending his diverse skills in design, technologies, and generative AI.
As self-taught developer and strong communicator, he also built two Educational YouTube channels (Music & Generative AI). Building the academy was a natural step in his mission to make innovation more accessible through practical, real-world learning.
The Arcanist
Lead AI Systems Architect
The Arcanist has been a lead technical advisor for countless Hollywood Films. His expertise in AI has allowed top companies to enhance their workflow into the AI Future. As co-founder of Arcana Labs, he brings deep expertise in genre storytelling and AI. His most recent film was released in over 40 countries, reaching #1 on Hulu and #6 on iTunes.
Chris White
Executive Producer
Chris White is a producer, writer, and creative AI technologist known for bold, genre-defining work in horror, sci-fi, and next-gen cinema. He began as a network producer on MTV’s cult franchise My Super Psycho Sweet 16, later executive produced V/H/S: Viral, and created the sci-fi anthologies Portals and DOORS. A former exec at The Collective and Salient Media, he’s worked with genre leaders like Bloody Disgusting and Epic Pictures.
Chris is currently executive producing Iced with Oscar-winner Lee Daniels, and The Backrooms with A24, Atomic Monster, 21 Laps, and Chernin Entertainment. As an instructor at Arcana Academy, he merges classical storytelling with generative AI to empower underrepresented voices and push the boundaries of cinematic expression.
Edmond Yang
Award-Winning AI artist
Edmond Yang (b. 1981, Oslo, Norway) is a visual designer, creative director, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience.
In recent years, he has focused on generative AI, co-creating award-winning films such as One Last Wish, which won Gold for Best Narrative at Odyssey Season 2, the world’s largest AI film competition. His work has been featured internationally, with viral projects reaching over 400 million views, including an AI deepfake of Justin Timberlake that sparked global debate on synthetic media.
Yang is also an entrepreneur, building ventures across different sectors and bridging cultures between Norway and China. He lectures and trains organizations such as PwC, DNB, and Norway’s armed forces on the responsible use of AI in creative workflows.
Clane Gessel
Global Event Photographer
Clane Gessel is a Global Event Filmmaker and AI Instructor commissioned by celebrities and high-profile clients to shoot on all 7 continents. Featured in Vogue, Forbes, and on the cover of National Geographic, he was named world’s best wedding photographer in 2024. He now directs and teaches AI-driven workflows that elevate luxury wedding and event professionals who create cinematic stories by mastering cutting-edge tools with elegance and speed.
