Series · 17 posts
Vibe Filming
Making films with AI, from the toy to your own show — the ideas behind it, what came out of the live sessions, and the technique that makes it work.
Start hereGeneral concepts
What changed, and what it means for anyone who makes things.
The Gates Are Open
At the closing panel of our first AI filmmaking cohort, a UCLA professor and a 3-time Emmy winner said the same thing in two different ways: the.
7 min readWhat Is an AI Micro-Drama?
An AI micro-drama is a short vertical series made with generative AI instead of a camera crew. Here's what it is, where it came from, and how it's made.
4 min readMicro-Drama vs Short Film: Key Differences
A micro-drama is a vertical, episodic binge machine; a short film is one self-contained story. Learn how format, structure, and monetization differ.
5 min readWhy Micro-Dramas Exploded: China Playbook
Micro-dramas (短剧) exploded into a multi-billion-dollar format by engineering hooks, not prestige. Here's the China playbook — and why it travels globally.
5 min readVertical Drama Market Explained
Vertical drama is one of entertainment's fastest-growing segments — China exceeds $9B annually. Here's the market map: size, monetization, and key platforms.
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Live session gold
The best of what got said out loud on the weekly calls, in the room’s own words.
The Harsh Truth About the AI Tsunami
AI isn't a future threat to filmmaking; it's an undeniable present reality. The industry is already using it, and the real crisis is creative people's…
7 min readIs AI Filmmaking Cheating?
Is AI filmmaking cheating? A creator from our first cohort, Sandy, answers that question directly, sharing her journey from initial guilt to conviction…
6 min readFrom AI Show to Live-Action
A producer's casual remark about remaking an AI show live-action reveals a groundbreaking business model for IP development, where AI tests stories before…
6 min readTen Wild Squirrels in a Box
A USC film professor's challenge: "cinematic" often means nothing, and AI struggles with intentionality. Discover why true craft in AI filmmaking is like…
7 min readThey Waited 35 Years for Permission
A comic property optioned again and again for 35 years. A promo director whose network shut down. What changed for them was not the technology — it was.
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Tips and technique
The practical parts — what to plan for, and where the time actually goes.
How to Make an AI Micro-Drama
How to make an AI micro-drama from idea to finished episode: script, character assets, keyframes, rendering, and what actually makes it work.
5 min readMicro-Drama Script: Hooks & Cliffhangers
Micro-drama scripts follow one ruthless rule: hook the first three seconds, cliffhang the last shot, and repeat across every episode. Here's the structure.
5 min readA Guide to AI Filmmaking Development Pre
In AI filmmaking, development and pre-production covers everything before generating visual assets, primarily writing and story development. This crucial.
7 min readAI-Driven Storyboarding
Discover how AI-driven storyboarding boosts creativity & efficiency. Explore top tools, benefits, and transform your content creation today!
13 min readAI Cinematography System
Transform filmmaking with AI cinematography systems. Learn how AI transforms camera operation, composition, and post-production. Explore benefits & chall...
11 min readAI Filmmaking
We sat in on our cohort's onboarding calls. These are the exact questions new AI filmmakers ask in their first week, and how to solve each one.
4 min readWhere AI Micro-Drama Production Actually
Ask people who have actually shipped AI micro-drama episodes what slowed them down and nobody says the models weren't good enough. Here is where the.
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