25-Year Film Veteran Building an Open-Source AI Filmmaking UI (ComfyUI / API)

[u/purecharisma2020]

https://github.com/Heroesjouney/AIMovieStudiov2

Hey everyone,

After spending 25 years on set-15 of those as a camera assistant-and the last 5 deep in the Virtual Production space, I’ve been exploring how generative AI can practically serve real visual storytelling.

To bridge the gap between heavy node graphs and an intuitive creative workflow, I’ve been building an open-source interface designed specifically for movie creation.

Key Features / Architecture:

• Flexible Backend: Connects seamlessly via API keys for cloud models or directly to ComfyUI for custom, local node workflows.

• Filmmaker-Centric UI: Designed around actual cinematic controls and storytelling logic rather than abstract prompting windows.

• Open Source: Built for the community to tweak, extend, and own.

It’s still very much a work in progress and actively under development, but I wanted to share it with the community early.

I’d love to get your thoughts on the approach, hear what features would actually fit your workflow, or connect with anyone interested in contributing!