Inside the AI Studio is a series exploring AI’s growing impact on film. Through in-depth talks and behind-the-scenes looks, it shows how AI unlocks new creative possibilities—from cost-effective virtual production to innovative tools that help storytellers realize bold visions. The series highlights how filmmakers embrace AI as a powerful collaborator, not a replacement, in entertainment’s evolving landscape.
Shot at AI on the Lot
Foundry CPO Christy Anzelmo sits down to detail the company's roadmap for bringing node-based orchestration into Nuke via Griptape. We dive into the practical realities of AI in production, using 3D cameras to control generative outputs, and how VFX te...
1 Sept 2026
Prompt Engineering Was the Worst Thing Ever Pitched to Creatives
Luma COO Caroline Ingeborn breaks down why traditional single-modality AI models hit a ceiling, how Uni-1 handles text and image natively, and why prompt engineering is getting replaced by conversational agents. Plus, details on Luma's partnership with...
20 Aug 2026
The One Thing AI Still Can't Do
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...
19 Aug 2026
Studios Call Her When They Want to Use AI
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...
16 Aug 2026
He Spent Years Mastering Cinematography. Then AI Showed Up
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...
7 Aug 2026
Breaking Down the $70M Budget of Doug Liman's AI Movie
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...
4 Aug 2026
How Plot Party Plans to Disrupt Micordramas
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...
7 Jul 2025
What Happens When NPCs Are Powered by Trillion-Parameter AI?
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...
7 Jul 2025
4 Million Prompts Later…Here’s What Massive Studios has Learned about AI
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 ...
21 Jun 2025
How CG Pro Became the Bridge Between VFX and AI
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...
13 Jun 2025
How Gennie is Replacing $100K Documentary Reenactments With AI for Pennies
Gennie founder Max Einhorn shares how his team is pioneering AI-driven documentaries. He breaks down how generative tools are replacing costly reenactments, and how their all-AI documentary Killer Kings brings historical figures to life with synthetic ...
12 Jun 2025
Michaela Ternasky-Holland just solved animation's most expensive headache…with AI
MTH Studio founder Michaela Ternasky-Holland shares how she’s building AI-powered production pipelines for episodic animation. She explores the intersection of classical animation principles and generative tools, highlighting how voice casting, charact...
11 Jun 2025
Topaz just announced Astra, a Creative AI Upscaler. We talked to their product lead to learn more
Monji Batmunkh, Astra Lead at Topaz Labs, unveils Astra, an AI-powered upscaling tool that transforms low-resolution footage into sharp, detailed 4K. He explains how Astra and its companion tool Starlight showcase Topaz’s progress in generative video, ...
9 Jun 2025
Why AI Won't Replace Hollywood Actors (Hedra CEO Explains)
Hedra CEO Michael Lingelbach shares how their platform powers viral talking AI characters—like the popular talking baby podcasters—and enables non-actors to create expressive, lifelike performances. He explains how generative video tools are fueling a ...
5 Jun 2025
Meet GRAiL: The Studio Flipping Hollywood's Production Pipeline
GRAiL co-founder Davide Bianca shares how AI is reshaping the film industry by turning low-budget projects into blockbuster-level productions and making previously risky or costly ideas feasible. By blending AI with traditional filmmaking, GRAiL stream...
5 Jun 2025
"From 30 shots to 300" - How One Tool 10X'd TV Production
Emmy-winning Lightcraft Technology founder Eliot Mack explores how virtual production is evolving, highlighting key innovations like precision camera tracking and AI-powered post. Lightcraft's iPhone app, Jetset, is making high-end tools more accessibl...
4 Jun 2025
Five People Could Make Avatar With AI - Hollywood Producer Reveals How
Fabula’s Andrew Hevia shares how the team is partnering with Runway to integrate AI across the filmmaking pipeline—from pre-vis to post—unlocking faster VFX, lower costs, and more creative flexibility. He also touches on the shifting landscape of globa...
2 Jun 2025
Echo Hunter: Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's First SAG Approved AI Film
Phantom X co-founder Kavan The Kid unpacks the making of Echo Hunter, the first SAG-approved AI film. He shares how his team digitized real actors, trained AI models using Runway Act-One, and built a complex pipeline from ideation to implementation.
2 Jun 2025
Luma AI's New Modify Video Feature. We Talked to CEO Amit Jain About It
Luma AI CEO Amit Jain explores how his team is building AI models that can perceive and operate in the physical world. He highlights the potential of multimodal intelligence to revolutionize filmmaking through smarter camera control and personalized co...
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