Ash Johann brings us his news from Beijing, where currently he has been developing a new AIGC creative incubator - a course aimed at helping people unleash their visual storytelling potential. He also announces the opening of submissions for the St Andrews Film Festival 2026.

By Ash Johann

At this year’s St Andrews Film Festival, Amaurea was right in the middle of it: screening First Second, curating the short-film programs, and bringing together filmmakers from Scotland and China.