From Chaos to Clarity.

Let's be honest – this isn't another step-by-step course that'll put you to sleep. Think of it more like shadowing four pros who are absolutely crushing it with AI. No more endless YouTube searches. No more conflicting advice. No more wondering if you're doing it right. Just clear, proven methods that get results. We're cutting through the noise so you can skip the painful learning curve and get straight to creating.

Real Workflows. Real Results.

No more theory or "what-ifs." These filmmakers are creating stunning work with AI right now, and they're pulling back the curtain on everything. They'll show you exactly how they're building incredible scenes, crafting specific moods, and solving creative challenges – all with tools that anyone can master.

Smart Prompts. Simple Tools.. 

Here's the thing about AI filmmaking – you don't need a PhD in computer science or a supercomputer. What you do need? The right prompts and the right tools. These pros have tested everything out there and narrowed it down to what actually works. They'll share their go-to tools (the ones that won't break the bank), their tried-and-true prompts that consistently deliver, and the simple workflows that'll save you months of headaches.

Over-The-Shoulder Access (for real though).

You'll see these rockstar AI filmmakers open up their computer - revealing ALL as I grill them for all the inside deets on how they create video with AI.

We'll look at the apps they like to use, their settings, prompts, and how they problem solve on the fly.

FINALLY! It's a front-row seat directly to what actually works.

Here's just a taste of what we'll cover:

• The exact workflow a former trailer editor uses to turn basic AI tools into a Hollywood-grade production pipeline
• How some smart filmmakers are using Pinterest (of all places) to dramatically improve their AI-generated scenes
• A ridiculously effective way to maintain visual continuity that has nothing to do with prompting (and everything to do with old-school filmmaking tricks)
• How a 20-year industry veteran uses "visual DNA prompting" to make AI-generated scenes look like they cost millions to shoot (using just two simple commands)
• The strange "3D space trick" one top AI filmmaker uses to maintain perfect shot-reverse-shot continuity (without touching a single camera)
• An almost embarrassingly simple way to maintain character consistency across multiple shots that most AI filmmakers completely miss
• The counterintuitive "front-loading" technique that turns messy AI outputs into cinematic gold (discovered by accident while working on a big-budget commercial)
• A peculiar method for getting perfect lighting in every shot that involves breaking all the traditional "rules" of prompting

Meet Your Guides

From Experimenting to Executing: Four Filmmakers Show You How

Kavan The Kid

Meet Kavan the Kid of Phantom X. They aren't just experimenting – these are client-ready productions that look like they cost millions. With productions now running almost 100% AI-driven, they're shattering what everyone thought was possible. After 18 months of intense trial and error, they've cracked the code on workflows that actually deliver. Now they're giving us an insider's look at their go-to tools and the specific techniques that make them truly shine. Check out their cinematic masterpiece.

GIACOMO aka
This Frame Doesn't Exist

With over a decade crafting stories for TV and film advertising, Giacomo is showing us how AI can transform commercial production. His deep understanding of narrative combined with cutting-edge AI techniques is creating work that clients actually want. But what's really exciting? He's figured out how to make these tools sing without getting lost in the technical weeds. The results speak for themselves. Just take a look at this super short spec Beer commercial.

MeanOrangeCat

From his grumpy cat mascot to mind-bending storytelling, this LA filmmaker is redefining what's possible with AI. His viral shorts aren't just racking up hundreds of thousands of views – they're showing filmmakers everywhere what the future looks like. No influencer tricks, no teaching gimmicks. Just pure, innovative storytelling that keeps the film community glued to their screens. 

Kenneth

Bridging the gap between technical mastery and creative vision, this animation veteran is revolutionizing how we approach AI implementation. His methodical process turns overwhelming tech into achievable steps. By breaking down complex workflows into bite-sized techniques, he's showing filmmakers a path forward that doesn't require a PhD in computer science. The results? Professional-grade AI outputs that look like they came from a major studio.

Here's just a few more tips you'll learn:

• How one filmmaker turns AI's biggest limitation into its greatest strength (and gets client-ready footage in half the time)
• The unexpected "style reference stack" that lets you maintain perfect visual consistency across an entire project (even when switching between indoor and outdoor scenes)
• A weirdly powerful technique for getting AI to understand camera movements that most tutorials get completely wrong
• The secret "lighting inheritance" method that makes every shot in your sequence look like it was filmed by Roger Deakins
• A virtually unknown way to get AI to perfectly match your reference footage without losing creative control
• The "patch-and-match" workflow that lets you maintain perfect wardrobe continuity across every single shot
• An almost laughably simple way to use basic color grading to make AI-generated footage look indistinguishable from traditional production

While learning filmmaking starting from 2007, I discovered something crucial: the best way to learn is directly from people who are actually doing the work.

That's why in 2015, I started CineSummit, connecting filmmakers with industry heavyweights. From the DP's of "Mad Men," "Melancholia," "Terminator," to Directors of Nike, Apple, and Google commercials.

When I'm not geeking out about filmmaking with these pros, I'm a husband of 18 years, wrestling with a pack of energetic young boys and sharing dad jokes with my awesome daughter.

And when I saw our community struggling with AI, I knew exactly what we needed:

Real guidance from filmmakers who are actually making waves with these tools right now. No fluff – just the real deal.

Look, I get it - trust is earned.

Since 2015, CineSummit's track record has been built on one thing:

Delivering actionable training that actually works.

No fluff, no theory, just real pros sharing what's working right now.

But hey, don't take my (obviously biased) word for it... here's what our community says: