FREE Virtual Industry Power Hours
NO FILM SCHOOL. NO TRUST FUND. NO PROBLEM.
The Power Hour
MONTHLY ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4 PM PST/ 7 PM EST
In response to these crazy times, we want to provide a space for community, inspiration and learning. It started as a one time Happy Hour in March 2020 to share community and hope in isolation weekly. It is now every month with guests from all facets of the industry sharing insight, wisdom and resources.
-Sara Elizabeth
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What Filmmakers are saying...
"Your happy hour guests have given me so much motivation and it’s great to be inspired again" -Victoria G.
"Thanks so much for everything you've done to keep us all engaged and enlightened while our outside world makes us mostly want to run and hide!" -Donna C.
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Our Most Recent Power Hour Guest
Breaking Story, Solving Problems and Increasing Productivity through the Power of AI
AI Consultant Joshua Young
Last month’s Power Hour guest was Joshua Young, screenwriter, actor, filmmaker, and AI consultant. His philosophy, “Tools not Terminators,” reflects his belief that AI should support creators so that they can focus on what matters most: their unique voice and art. Through his work in film and AI, Joshua Young empowers the next generation of artists to use new tools to amplify their unique voices in the creative process.
We discussed how to ethically harness the power of AI, sharing how writers can use this tool to break story, write compelling characters, and solve story problems. We also discussed the many ways producers can use AI not to replace humans, but to create more efficiency and streamline prep. AI is rapidly changing, and if you don't learn how to put it to work for your film, you could be left behind. This was a MUST ATTEND EVENT for all filmmakers!
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Joshua Young is a 42-time award-winning screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker whose work includes projects for Netflix, Disney+, PBS, OWN, TLC, and more. He has also worked as a video editor for animated series, lifestyle television, dramas, and comedies. Joshua began his career on the cruise lines, first hosting entertainment events and later producing films and promotional content from around the world. Working alongside crews from more than fifty countries, he developed a global perspective that continues to shape his storytelling today.
As an AI consultant, Joshua helps writers, producers, studios, and artists use tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, Midjourney, Character AI, Gemini, and Sora to streamline their creative process. This includes pitch deck image creation, photo editing, story analysis, and editing support. His philosophy, “Tools, not Terminators,” reflects his belief that AI should support creators so they can focus on what matters most: their unique voice and art.
