Make Your Own Movies
Make Your Own Movies
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We help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring conversations with top AI filmmakers and cutting-edge tips on how to turn your stories into incredible films that make money. We specifically focus on helping authors, writers, and other storytellers with no prior experience turn their ideas into six-figure movies, shows, animations, and more using just a laptop.Your co-hosts are Michael Evans and Nick Young.Michael will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.Nick will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools.A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.You can read Creatorwood, the free book all about how to build a business making movies with AI: https://www.makeyourownmovies.tv/subscribeAnd you can join the Creatorwood platform, the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business, here: https://creatorwood.tv/
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The podcast covers various topics including AI filmmaking techniques, strategies for revenue generation in the film industry, and detailed tool comparisons. Examples include episodes comparing AI video tools like Kling and Veo 3 and a focus on crafting six-figure projects from mere ideas, catering specifically to emerging filmmakers and writers seeking to monetize their stories.
We help storytellers make movies with AI and build six-figure businesses selling films directly to viewers. We specifically focus on helping authors, writers, and other storytellers with no prior experience turn their ideas into six-figure movies, shows, animations, and more using just a laptop.
Your host is Michael Evans. He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.
You can read Creatorwood, the free book all about how to build a business making movies with AI: https://blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe
And you can join the Creatorwood platform, the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business, here: https://make.creatorwood.tv/
This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the art of AI filmmaking with Creatorwood’s creative director, Mia. She discusses her journey and shares expert advice on using the “Movie Machine” tool, which transforms written stories into films. The core topic is the importance of “prompting”—learning to communicate effectively with AI to achieve a specific creative vision. Mia explains that while the machine automates a lot, directing it through precise language is key, especially for making changes to camera angles or character actions. The discussion covers the entire creative process, from the importance of writing a highly descriptive script to properly setting up “director’s notes” with character details and setting angles. Mia also shares insights on common mistakes, the costs of AI production, and the mindset needed to succeed in this new field, offering valuable lessons for aspiring AI filmmakers. Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to AI Filmmaking 01:31 Understanding Prompting in AI Filmmaking 02:21 The Importance of Prompting Language 04:11 Mia’s Filmmaking Journey 07:03 Early Mistakes and Learning Curves 09:25 Effective Communication with AI 13:42 The Cost of AI Filmmaking 17:32 Director’s Notes and Their Importance 20:46 Angles and Settings in AI Filmmaking 25:02 Mindset and Adaptation in AI Filmmaking 27:42 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers 28:27 Understanding Shot Composition 29:28 Importance of Consistency in Filmmaking 30:09 Creating a Filmmaking Guidebook 31:07 Ensuring Consistency with the Moving Machine 32:08 Detailed Script Writing for AI Filmmaking 36:06 Using AI to Enhance Scripts 46:03 Future Improvements for the Moving Machine 50:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ABOUT MICHAEL: He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business. The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost. Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/
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