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AI-Synthesized Video vs. Camera-Captured Filmmaking: Are We Entering a New Creative Era?
For more than a century, filmmaking has depended on cameras capturing real people, locations, performances and light. Today, generative AI can create characters, environments and entire scenes without a traditional shoot. That raises an important question: Is AI-generated video becoming a new form of filmmaking, or is it…
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🎬 POC Filmmakers: Apply Now for the Rideback RISE Fellowship!
The Rideback RISE Fellowship year 4 is open for applications — now through May 31! If you're a mid-career POC storyteller with a commercial project ready to level up, you need to know about this. What is the Rideback RISE Fellowship program? The 12-month Fellowship provides expert one-to-one mentoring and programming…
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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Shealyn Fitzsimons
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Shealyn Fitzsimons! Meet Shealyn Fitzsimons Shealyn Fitzsimons is…
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Rising Filmmaker Spotlight: Shandaeya Caldwell
USC grad and award-winning director Shandaeya Caldwell is making her mark on American cinema with powerful Black stories. Meet Shandaeya Caldwell, a recent graduate from the Film and Television Production MFA program at USC, award-winning filmmaker, and recipient of Entertainment Partner’s Scholarship program! Shandaeya…