# The Analog Revival: Handmade in the Age of AI

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon D  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Culture  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Ben Treat** — Founder
- **Max Kolo** — Artist and Filmmaker
- **Marina Totino** — miniature artist, filmmaker, and storyteller

In a world of AI content, audiences crave the imperfections of handmade art. From viral stop motion to sold-out film rolls and indie zines, analog crafts are booming. This panel explores how creators use nostalgia, scarcity, and authenticity to build loyal communities, monetize slowness, collaborate across mediums, and cut through digital noise.

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