Episodes

  • The One Thing AI Still Can't Do

    The One Thing AI Still Can't Do
    Aug 20 2026
    Justine Moore of a16z breaks down why social algorithms, not legacy studios, are the real gatekeepers of generative media. She shares how AI models are driving the rise of microdramas and short-form video feeds, and why model accessibility matters as a...
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    15 mins
  • Studios Call Her When They Want to Use AI

    Studios Call Her When They Want to Use AI
    Aug 19 2026
    Director Ellenor Argyropoulos breaks down how she builds ethical AI workflows for major studios and top directors. From hybrid VFX pipelines to real-time LED wall generation, we discuss how production teams are actually using these tools on set—and why...
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    16 mins
  • He Spent Years Mastering Cinematography. Then AI Showed Up

    He Spent Years Mastering Cinematography. Then AI Showed Up
    Aug 16 2026
    DP and Cine Tracer creator Matt Workman explains why he pivoted from traditional cinematography and 3D pre-visualization to go all-in on generative AI. Now at fal, he breaks down the shift in industry value, how legacy technicians are adapting to new t...
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    18 mins
  • Breaking Down the $70M Budget of Doug Liman's AI Movie

    Breaking Down the $70M Budget of Doug Liman's AI Movie
    Aug 7 2026
    Can custom AI workflows fix mid-budget movie financing? Producer Ryan Kavanaugh explains how shooting Doug Liman’s Bitcoin on a single gray stage dropped below-the-line production costs to $25 million. Using proprietary AR location overlays and a 100-p...
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    20 mins
  • How Plot Party Plans to Disrupt Micordramas

    How Plot Party Plans to Disrupt Micordramas
    Aug 4 2026
    AI-generated microdramas generated 10,000 titles in China, India, and Southeast Asia last month alone—and the trend is heading West. Sophia Xing, founder of Plot Party, breaks down how microdrama studios use hybrid AI workflows to cut set costs, replac...
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    11 mins
  • 4 Million Prompts Later…Here’s What Massive Studios has Learned about AI

    4 Million Prompts Later…Here’s What Massive Studios has Learned about AI
    Jul 7 2025
    Massive Studios co-founder Reza Safai unpacks how his team built one of Hollywood’s first AI-native production houses—shifting from traditional filmmaking to AI-driven innovation. He dives into their viral projects, 4M+ AI prompts, creative tools, and ...
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    16 mins
  • What Happens When NPCs Are Powered by Trillion-Parameter AI?

    What Happens When NPCs Are Powered by Trillion-Parameter AI?
    Jul 7 2025
    The Garden in the Machine founder Parag Mital explores how AI-powered, multi-agent networks are reshaping game storytelling—from procedural narratives to intelligent characters. He also touches on ethical concerns, dev tips, and the future of AI-driven...
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    9 mins
  • How CG Pro Became the Bridge Between VFX and AI

    How CG Pro Became the Bridge Between VFX and AI
    Jun 21 2025
    CG Pro’s Edward Dawson-Taylor breaks down how AI is transforming visual effects and virtual production. From Gaussian Splats to real-time pipelines, he explores how generative tools are making high-end VFX accessible to everyone. He also unpacks the ch...
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    26 mins