Manuel Calero

Manuel Calero is Vice President of Applied AI and Generative Production at Utopai Studios, where he leads the application of generative systems within active film and television production. A filmmaker, creative technologist, and AI production specialist, Calero works across creative and technical teams to translate emerging capabilities into repeatable, professional production workflows.

His work sits at the intersection of filmmaking and technology, exploring how generative systems can support real production while preserving creative direction, consistency, and intent. At Utopai, he helps turn new technical capabilities into practical tools and workflows filmmakers can actually use, keeping the creative team in control throughout the process.