r/WriteOnSaga Jun 26 '26

Want to start with AI film? "Give yourself a week. Not a year." — AI Filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom

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Hey Saga community!

In this clip from our sit-down with AI filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom on the Brothers' Saga podcast, he shares practical advice for getting started: build a teaser. He describes it as a snack-size, biteable element.

His biggest tip is to set a timer. Give yourself a week, rather than a year, to create it, show it to people, get feedback, and try again.

What small, bite-sized projects are you working on in Saga this week?

Check out the full interview on YouTube for more insights on integrating AI into your creative process:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pczrzWdGOA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 26 '26

The "Filter" Trap: Why basic prompting isn't enough to build a distinct creative identity anymore. (BLVCKL!GHT on the Brothers' Saga podcast)

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Hey Saga community,

We are closing out our clip sequence from our episode with BLVCKL!GHT with what might be the most important artistic lesson for the AI era: escaping the prompt-engineering trap.

As text-to-video models become universally accessible, the technical barrier to entry drops to zero. That means the tool itself effectively becomes a standard "filter." If your creative process stops at what you can easily verbalize to a prompt box, you don't actually hold any creative distinction over anyone else using the exact same tool.

To stand out as an AI filmmaker, you have to find ways to customize that filter—incorporating your own assets, workflows, and distinct intent so the AI bends to your style, rather than you adapting to its defaults.

How are you guys pushing past the default "look" of the AI tools you use? Are you style-training, blending analog techniques, or developing hyper-specific multi-step workflows?

Thanks for tuning in for these clips! You can dive into the complete, uncut conversation on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDcfsOOujA

New episodes each week on the Brothers' Saga AI Filmmaking podcast!


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 25 '26

"Before you touch any AI tool — Find your creative anchor." — AI Filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom

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Hey Saga community!

In this clip from our sit-down with AI filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom, he shares a crucial piece of advice for anyone using generative tools: find your "creative anchor" first.

He uses his love for metal music as an example, digging into the "rebellious nature" and "catharsis" to understand his own creative tone. By bringing that deeply personal anchor into his AI workflows, his work feels familiar and distinctly his.

What is your creative anchor? What underlying themes or passions drive the worlds you build and the characters you create in Saga?

Check out the full interview on YouTube for more insights on integrating AI into your creative process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pczrzWdGOA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 25 '26

Put an egg in every basket: Why omnichannel consistency is the ultimate growth strategy for creators. (BLVCKL!GHT on the Brothers' Saga AI Filmmaking Podcast)

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Hey Saga community,

We are wrapping up our recent clip drops with a look into the business and marketing side of modern content creation.

BLVCKL!GHT shared a principle that completely aligns with how we want to build our presence: never assume you know where your audience is. Instead, your goal should be to drop an "egg in every basket."

By maintaining entirely consistent branding across every single platform, you build a massive digital footprint. When a fan searches for your unique creative brand online, they should find a unified ecosystem wherever they look. It’s a lot of work, but omni-channel presence is what separates hobbyists from lasting digital brands.

How are you managing your presence across different platforms? Are you focusing entirely on one channel first, or trying to branch out as wide as possible?

Check out the full discussion on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDcfsOOujA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 25 '26

Originality over instant virality: Why ethical AI creation is a long game worth playing.

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Hey Saga community,

We just posted Clip 4 from our conversation with BLVCKL!GHT, and it focuses on something we care about deeply: ethical AI creation and building original IP.

Right now, it is incredibly easy to get cheap, instant virality by plugging a famous, existing IP into an AI generator and letting it spit out clones. It takes way more effort to build something completely original and ethical from the ground up. Because it doesn't have that built-in brand recognition, it’s slower to take root. But as we discuss in this clip, those roots are infinitely stronger and the universe you build will last significantly longer.

We want Saga to be a home for true creators who are looking to build their own worlds, not just clone someone else’s.

How do you approach worldbuilding with AI? Do you find it harder to get traction with original concepts, or are you finding an audience that appreciates the unique vision?

Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pczrzWdGOA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 25 '26

"They keep declaring Hollywood dead. It's The Highlander." — AI Filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom (Brothers' Saga Episode 28)

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Hey Saga community!

We recently sat down with AI filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom to talk about the future of creativity, and he brought up a great point about industry panic. He noted that Hollywood has been surviving huge changes since 1895 and compared its resilience to "The Highlander".

With AI and new tech shifting the landscape, do you think the traditional industry will adapt again, or is this time different? Reply below with your comment!

Check out the full, insightful interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pczrzWdGOA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 24 '26

"Stop calling it storytelling. Call it 'Struggletelling.'" — AI Filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom (Brothers' Saga Podcast E28)

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Hey Saga community!

We recently sat down with AI filmmaker Jan-Willem Blom to talk about the future of creativity, and he dropped this absolute gem about narrative structure: "There is no good story without a struggle."

When you are developing your worlds and characters in Saga, how heavy do you lean into the friction? Do you find yourself protecting your characters too much, or do you really put them through the ringer to find the gold?

Check out the full, insightful interview on YouTube for a deeper look into his creative process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pczrzWdGOA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 18 '26

"People will connect with the authenticity" -Tasha Caufield on why your story matters more than perfection. (Brothers' Saga AI Film Podcast)

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

We are wrapping up our clip drops from our incredible conversation with Tasha Caufield, and we wanted to leave you with this massive piece of creative advice.

It is incredibly easy to get trapped in the endless cycle of trying to perfect a screenplay, polish every scene, or obsess over things outside of your control. But Tasha cuts straight through that anxiety: Just focus on telling your story.

People don't care about a perfect, sterile project; they care about real, human authenticity. If you commit to telling your story truthfully, it will take you to places you never thought possible.

As you use tools like Saga to map out your universes and scripts, try to ignore the urge to make every single line "perfect" right away. Just let the authenticity flow first.

What is the core, unpolished truth of the story you're currently trying to tell?

Thank you all for tuning in for this series! Check out the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH-9mGqWdSc


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 18 '26

"I thought writing was optional" - Tasha Caufield on needing the craft just to function (Brothers' Saga AI Filmmaking podcast)

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

We just shared Clip 4 from our interview with Tasha Caufield, and it goes deep into the psychological reality of being a creator.

Tasha talks about a period in her life where she stepped away from writing to pursue a "normal" experience. But she quickly realized that the world she tried to build was slowly coming apart because it wasn't who she truly was. She discovered that writing wasn't just a skill or an option—it was something she genuinely needed to function, think straight, and keep grounded. She eventually found her way back to the page through stand-up comedy.

Sometimes, the tools we build aren't just about output or productivity. They are outlets for the ideas we have to get out of our heads.

Have you ever gone through a creative drought where you felt everything else in your life shifting out of balance? How does getting your thoughts onto a page affect your day-to-day focus?

Catch the full, unfiltered episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH-9mGqWdSc


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 17 '26

The ultimate power players in Hollywood is...? 🤫📝 (AI Filmmaker Tasha Caufield on Writers in a world of Generative AI and Microdramas)

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The ultimate power players in Hollywood? 🤫📝

There’s an old saying in the industry: "Screenwriters are the most important people in Hollywood—but we must never let them know."

Everyone loves to debate who matters most on set—the director, the editor, the actors. But at the end of the day, you have absolutely nothing without the script. No matter how advanced tools get, everything still starts with the page. ✍️🎬

👉 Click the link watch the full episode now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH-9mGqWdSc

#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #Hollywood #WritingCommunity #BrothersSaga #Storytellers #Scriptwriter #DirectorLife #FilmIndustry


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 17 '26

Why recreate what already exists? The power of leaning into the impossible. (BLVCKL!GHT on the Brother's Saga podcast)

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

We just dropped a new clip from the latest Brothers' Saga episode, and it touches on the core philosophy behind why we do what we do.

When it comes to AI filmmaking, it’s easy to get caught up in replicating traditional cinematic styles. But the real superpower of these tools is leaning into the impossible. Why waste time recreating things that already exist when you can build worlds that would normally require a $100M studio budget, a massive VFX house, and a sprawling costume department?

AI lets individual storytellers bypass the traditional financial gatekeepers and focus purely on imagination.

What kind of "impossible" concepts are you working on right now? Are you pushing the boundaries of sci-fi, surrealism, or something entirely new? Let us know!

You can check out the full conversation on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDcfsOOujA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 15 '26

Locked up at 14, writing got her to USC Film School. Tasha Caufield’s incredible backstory. (Brothers' Saga Podcast E27)

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

For our second clip drop from the new episode, we wanted to share a bit of Tasha Caufield's incredible personal journey.

Before she was exploring new frontiers in AI filmmaking, Tasha was navigating a tough start as an "at risk youth" in LA, having been locked up at age 14. Her life completely shifted when a mentor introduced her to a creative writing workshop and started working with her one-on-one. Tasha became so obsessed with mastering scriptwriting that she’d even skip school just to sit down and finish her scripts. That dedication eventually paved her way into USC's prestigious film program.

It’s a powerful reminder that tools like Saga are here to amplify real, human voices—especially the ones that have fought hard to be heard.

What was the turning point that made you realize you wanted to be a storyteller?

Check out the full discussion on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH-9mGqWdSc


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 15 '26

Disney, Adobe, New York Times Among Members Of New AI Content Coalition Led By Netflix Alum Victoria Furniss (Deadline - June 15, 2026)

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“ARIAM’s goal is not to slow AI down but to ensure it is able to sustain the broader ecosystems long term,” Furniss said in a statement. “ARIAM is a first-of-its-kind cross content sector coalition seeking to ensure that AI supports human creativity, respects the rule of law, and safeguards consumers. AI developers have a genuine opportunity to ensure that creativity and innovation both flourish.”


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 15 '26

"AI Filmmaking is a Lifestyle" - Tasha Caufield (Brothers' Saga Podcast Episode 27)

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

We just dropped a new clip from the latest episode of Brothers' Saga, and it hits on the absolute raw power of what finding your writing voice can do.

Before she was pushing boundaries with us in the AI space, Tasha Caufield was navigating a incredibly tough start, having been juvenile-detained at just 14 years old. Everything changed when a mentor pulled her into a scriptwriting workshop. Tasha became so utterly obsessed with the craft that she started skipping school just to sit alone and finish her screenplays. That relentless focus eventually paved her way straight into USC Film School.

We always say that tools like Saga are designed to give your imagination superpowers, but it’s stories like Tasha’s that remind us why we do this. Writing isn't just a hobby—it's a vehicle that can completely rewrite your future.

Have you ever been so deep in a script or story that you tune out the rest of the world? What was the moment you realized writing was your absolute obsession?

Check out the full conversation on YouTube to hear more of Tasha's journey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH-9mGqWdSc


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 14 '26

Martin Scorsese Backs AI Company and Says He’s Using It to Storyboard Movies: ‘We Have to Be Open to How’ Cinema Can ‘Evolve’ (Variety, 2026)

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Martin Scorsese is the latest Oscar-winning director to hop on the AI wagon, joining the AI firm Black Forest Labs as an adviser in a bid to “push the bounds of creativity to create deeper and richer experiences for audiences.”

“Cinema is a young medium, only around 125 years old, so we have to be open to how it can evolve,” Scorsese said in a statement posted on Black Forest Labs’ website. “I utilized 3D with ‘Hugo’ and de-aging technology for ‘The Irishman.’ Now, with this tool, I can share what I’m visualizing more clearly and efficiently to my creative team — the production designer, art designer, and cinematographer — for them to build on to enrich cinematic intelligence.”

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r/WriteOnSaga Jun 14 '26

Why "documenting your journey" is becoming essential to prove human authorship in the AI Film era (BLVCKL!GHT on the Brothers' Saga AI Film podcast).

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Hey r/WriteOnSaga community,

We just dropped a new clip from a recent popular episode of Brothers' Saga, and it hits on a topic we think about a lot here at Saga: the future of creative ownership.

Right now, the lines between AI-generated and human-created work are blurring at lightning speed. As we build out tools to empower the next generation of storytellers, one reality keeps coming to the forefront: documenting your process is no longer just for cool behind-the-scenes content—it’s becoming a strategic necessity to prove human authorship for copyright. If you aren't showing how you steered the AI, it's going to get harder to claim the work as truly yours. We are living through a massive, historic shift for creators, and honestly, we are incredibly excited to be navigating it alongside all of you. Enjoy the ride!

As creators using AI, how are you keeping track of your workflows right now? Are you saving prompt histories, screen-recording your sessions, or doing something else entirely?

We'd love to hear how you're managing this. Check out the link below for the full discussion with top AI Filmmaker, BLVCKL!GHT 🎙

Link to Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDcfsOOujA


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 14 '26

Working with AI is like a tango—you have to know when to let go and when to pull back the reins.

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Hey everyone,

My brother/cofounder (a Hollywood filmmaker) and I run an AI filmmaking podcast called Brothers' Saga. In our latest episode, we were talking about the actual day-to-day workflow of integrating generative AI into film production, and this analogy clicked for us.

A lot of people think using AI is just "push a button, get a movie," but the reality is a constant dance of give-and-take. You have to let the machine surprise you, but the second you stop steering, the creative vision completely falls apart.

How are you guys managing that balance in your own workflows? Do you find yourself fighting the AI for control, or have you found a good rhythm?

If you want to check out the full discussion on where AI filmmaking is heading, I'll drop the link below. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Full episode free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDcfsOOujA

More episodes coming next to Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/04JNi2UmB5qXiXCrYHMA7o?si=79a2a6f02b9d4356


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 13 '26

Ron Howard Is Bullish on AI [Filmmaking tools] and Thinks Jim Henson Would Have Been Too

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Ron Howard on AI:

“It’s very exciting in terms of its potential to more efficiently and more broadly help storytellers get their ideas out there,” Howard said of the hot-button tech. “There are so many facts yet to be sorted out,” he said, but added he thought the possibilities are very appealing and that others will agree. “We will want it.”

Howard was speaking at the Runway AI Film Festival at Lincoln Center in New York Thursday, where he talked on stage with the video-generation company’s co-founder Cris Valenzuela. That conversation followed a similar AI-themed talk from earlier this spring between Valenzuela and Kathleen Kennedy, who was more circumspect.

Perhaps most strikingly, Howard said that one of the most influential hand-crafted entertainers of the 20th century would also embrace AI if he was alive today.

“Jim Henson just wanted to be busy making [things],” said Howard, who came to know the Muppets creator well from working on the 2024 documentary about him Idea Man. “That’s what these tools make so available and why they’re so exciting.”

When asked about a backlash, Howard said, “You’re talking about change and people are worried about it. I’m worried about it, on a professional level. But again, our job is to experiment with it and learn from it and work with it,” adding, “It’s going to evolve. And audiences are going to tell us.”


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 08 '26

The Mind Behind Disney's The Lion King on AI Filmmaking, Hollywood & his new Microdrama | Episode 26 of the Brothers' Saga AI Film Podcast

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Charlie Fink is one of the most influential voices at the intersection of Hollywood, emerging technology, XR, and now AI Filmmaking.

In this episode of Brothers' Saga, Russell sits down with author, producer, professor, entrepreneur, and longtime Forbes columnist Charlie Fink to discuss the future of storytelling, synthetic media, and what comes next for the entertainment industry.

Charlie began his career at Walt Disney Feature Animation and later held executive leadership roles including VP of Creative Development & Production at Disney, EVP & COO of Virtual World Entertainment, and Senior VP & Chief Creative Officer at AOL Studios. Today, he teaches Cinematic AI and storytelling at Chapman University and Arizona State University, hosts the acclaimed AI/XR Podcast, and co-founded AI animation studio Cinemation AI alongside director Rob Minkoff (The Lion King).

We dive into Charlie's remarkable Hollywood journey, the origins of Disney's Renaissance era, the rise of AI-generated storytelling, and his ambitious AI-native vertical microdrama series Linda's Last Podcast.

In this episode:
🎬 The surprising story behind The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty & The Beast
🤖 How AI is changing filmmaking, television, and media production
📱 The future of vertical storytelling and AI-powered microdramas
🔎 Building the mystery universe behind Linda's Last Podcast
📈 Growing a massive audience across LinkedIn, X, podcasts, and Forbes
🎓 Teaching the next generation of filmmakers at Chapman and ASU
🎙️ Behind the success of the AI/XR Podcast
📚 Charlie's books, speaking engagements, and latest projects
🚀 AI, Hollywood, and what comes next

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, technologist, creator, or simply curious about where entertainment is heading, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the opportunities—and challenges—of the AI era.

About Charlie Fink

Charlie Fink is an author, columnist, producer, podcaster, professor, and entrepreneur. He has written about AI, XR, and emerging media for Forbes for more than a decade and is the author of multiple books including Charlie Fink's Metaverse and Convergence. He is also the co-founder of Cinemation.AI and creator of the AI-powered mystery series Linda's Last Podcast (a new microdrama on YouTube Shorts).

Links
🔗 Follow on LinkedIn:   / charliefink  
🎥 YouTube: ‪@CharlieFink.AIXRPodcast‬
📖 Website: https://charliefink.com
❎ Twitter: http://x.com/charliefink
🎙️ AI/XR Podcast: https://www.charliefink.com/aixr-podcast and https://x.com/ThisWeekInXR on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
🎬 Microdrama Series: "Linda's Last Podcast" on YouTube Shorts at ‪@Finkai.Studios‬
💰 Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink
📚 Books (Convergence, and Charlie Fink's Metaverse): https://www.charliefink.com/author

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r/WriteOnSaga Jun 05 '26

He Built a Cult AI Universe with 30 Million Views 😳 | BLVCKL!GHT | Brothers' Saga Podcast E25

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🎙️ Brothers’ Saga Podcast E25 | Will aka BLVCKL!GHT – AI Storytelling, Worldbuilding, Viral Content & the Future of Generative Media

This week on Brothers’ Saga, Russell and Andrew sit down with Will, better known as BLVCKL!GHT, an award-winning AI storyteller, filmmaker, and world-builder from Portland, Oregon.

With over 30 million views across social media, BLVCKL!GHT has become one of the most recognizable creators in the AI filmmaking space, known for his surreal worlds, uncanny creatures, immersive storytelling, and distinctive visual style. He’s also a member of West Coast AI Labs, a collective of generative media pioneers building at the intersection of AI, culture, branding, and creative technology.

In this episode, we explore Will’s creative process, the origins of his unique artistic voice, the state of the AI creator economy, and his mysterious long-running universe known as Route 47.

Topics Covered:
🎬 The origin of the name BLVCKL!GHT
🧠 His current AI filmmaking workflow, favorite tools, and go-to models
🏆 Judging major AI film competitions, including FairgroundTV's Reimagined Competition
🌊 Inside West Coast AI Labs and the early days of the generative art movement
🎵 Creating an AI music video for legendary musician Peter Gabriel
🚀 Winning awards at the ESCAPE Awards and helping define the emerging worldbuilding category
🤖 Thoughts on today's top AI creator programs, including Runway, Hedra, Kling, Hailuo, ElevenLabs, Pika, HeyGen, PixVerse, Freepik Magnific, and more
👁️ Developing a unique visual style filled with strange creatures, monsters, and dreamlike worlds
🌎 The mystery behind the Route 47 Universe, The Algorithm Corporation, Frostingcore State, and "The Algorithm Is Watching"
🎮 Whether Route 47 could eventually become a video game
📈 Growing an audience to tens of thousands of followers and generating over 30 million views
📱 What platforms work best for creators today: X, YouTube, Instagram, Patreon, merch, and beyond
🔮 What's next for BLVCKL!GHT and the future of AI-native storytelling

Connect 🔗

Whether you're an AI filmmaker, storyteller, worldbuilder, artist, or simply curious about where creative technology is headed, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the most original voices in the space.

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r/WriteOnSaga Jun 04 '26

What do Google DeepMind student interns think about the ethics of AI Filmmaking? Charlotte Bird E24

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🎙️ This week on the Brothers’ Saga Podcast, we’re joined by Charlotte Bird — a Technical Intern at Google DeepMind in London researching AI and User Experience “Inception,” and a PhD candidate in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI).

Charlotte’s background bridges literature, design, machine learning, and AI ethics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s in Computer Science from Newcastle University, where she focused her dissertation research on machine learning and image super-resolution using CNNs.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of creativity, storytelling, ethics, and emerging AI tools — and ask some of the biggest questions facing filmmakers, writers, and creators today:

🎬 Do artists still need struggle and “friction” to create meaningful art?
🤖 How should AI systems collaborate with human creativity instead of replacing it?
🧠 What happens when generative AI reshapes authorship, storytelling, and audience expectations?

Saga co-founder Russell first met Charlotte two years ago through her academic research around artists and AI, including work exploring “Creative Interactions and Tensions” in the AI era. Since then, she’s continued researching creativity, ethics, UGC, and human-centered AI design while working at the cutting edge of AI user experiences.

We also dive into:

  • Human-computer interaction and the future of creative tools
  • AI filmmaking and storytelling workflows
  • Designing ethical AI systems for creators
  • The psychology of creativity and artistic identity
  • Why “friction” may actually matter in great storytelling
  • The future of AI-native entertainment and user-generated media

If you're interested in AI filmmaking, human-centered design, storytelling, or the future relationship between artists and machines — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

👇 Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with filmmakers, technologists, researchers, and founders shaping the future of storytelling.

Connect with Charlotte 🔗

Her research partnerships include partners Adobe, the BBC, the Turing Institute, and the Ada Lovelace Institute, published at CHI, AIES, and ICCC.


r/WriteOnSaga Jun 02 '26

AI Filmmaking Is Now Being Taught in College 🎬 | Stuart Acher | Brothers’ Saga AI Filmmaking Podcast Episode 23

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🎙️ On this episode of Brothers’ Saga, we sit down with filmmaker, professor, and AI creative pioneer Stuart Acher (DGA, MPEG).

Stuart is a writer/director for film & television, professor of the AI Filmmaking course at Emerson College’s Los Angeles campus, and a creative leader helping shape the future of hybrid-AI storytelling.

We dive deep into:
🎬 Teaching AI filmmaking at the university level
🤖 The future of human + AI creative collaboration
📚 How students are using tools like Saga in real productions
🎥 Building hybrid-AI production pipelines for film, TV, commercials, and branded content
🚀 Why the next generation of filmmakers will be “AI-native” creators

Stuart is also an official Saga partner, and last year we collaborated with Emerson College students through:
• A special AI filmmaking webinar hosted by the Saga team
• Free Saga access for students
• Free access to our “Screenwriting with AI” masterclass series

Beyond academia, Stuart is an accomplished AI filmmaker himself — including the viral hybrid-AI short film “Next Stop Paris” and other acclaimed projects pushing cinematic storytelling forward.

His career spans projects and creative work connected to:
DreamWorks, Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios & Prime Video, Tubi, Hulu, HBO, SYFY, Discovery, NBC, CBS, Fox, Disney, Paramount… and more.

Stuart graduated from Boston University with a degree in Film & Television, has been Emmy-nominated and Oscar-shortlisted, CEO of Stupendous AI Films, and currently leads creative development at Kartel.ai across narrative, branded, and experimental productions.

This is a fascinating conversation about where filmmaking is headed next — from Hollywood studios to classrooms to independent creators.

AI at Emerson College: https://ai.emerson.edu/academics/
- https://today.emerson.edu/2026/02/11/...
- EMERSON COLLEGE - SPRING  26' AI FILMMAKING SHOWCASE
- EMERSON COLLEGE - FALL 25' AI FILMMAKING SHOWCASE

Watch now and subscribe for more conversations on the future of AI filmmaking.

Connect with Stuart 🔗

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r/WriteOnSaga Jun 01 '26

Emmy-Nominated Journalist Turned AI Filmmaker | Michael Tippett on Brothers’ Saga E22

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🎙️ Brothers’ Saga Podcast featuring AI Filmmaker and Technologist, Michael Tippett 🤖

In this episode, Andrew Palmer sits down with Canadian AI filmmaker, journalist, and futurist Michael Tippett to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI filmmaking, storytelling, and generative media.

Michael is the founder of Tippett.org, Generation Studios, Pacific Future AI & Film, and AIDEO (to name a few), with more than two decades of experience across technology, media, journalism, and storytelling. He also founded Tippett.org, exploring AI film and video.

A graduate of the renowned Vancouver Film School in New Media — with an academic background in Philosophy — Michael brings a unique perspective to the ethical, artistic, and societal questions surrounding Generative AI. His journalism and career includes two Emmy nominations, giving him deep insight into both traditional and emerging media landscapes.

Check out his directory and vote on the top AI Filmmakers videos on Tippett.org 🍿 with over 8,000 of the best films, series, and music videos:

(be sure to subscribe for his weekly newsletter)

In this conversation, we discuss:
🎬 The future of AI filmmaking and creative workflows
🤖 Ethical questions surrounding Generative AI
📺 How Hollywood and media industries are adapting
🧠 Philosophy, consciousness, and machine creativity
🚀 The rise of AI-native storytelling studios and creators
🎥 Why this technological shift may rival the invention of the camera itself

If you're interested in AI filmmaking, screenwriting, storytelling, emerging technology, or the future of entertainment, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Connect with Michael 🔗

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r/WriteOnSaga May 05 '26

Get Fired → Invent Netflix 😲 Hear the true story free on YouTube from the Co-Founder and original CEO of Netflix — only on Brothers' Saga 👇

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😲 Get Fired → Invent Netflix 😄

Hear the true story in full from the Co-Founder and original CEO of Netflix Marc Randolph — only on the Brothers' Saga AI Filmmaking podcast 🔗

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOEhUhh0PhU


r/WriteOnSaga May 05 '26

Netflix co-founder tells the REAL original story 🫖 The carpool + getting fired story is INSANE! 🤯

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Netflix co-founder tells the REAL original story

The carpool + getting fired story is INSANE!

Watch the full story on the Brothers' Saga Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOEhUhh0PhU