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Wednesday, October 29th, 4 PM PST/ 7 PM EST

Breaking Story, Solving Problems and Increasing Productivity through the Power of AI

AI Consultant Joshua Young

This month’s Power Hour guest is 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.

Don’t miss this FREE Power Hour! Join us as we discuss 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 will discuss 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 is 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.

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What You Need to Know About Post NOW to Save Time & Money

Eric Johnson & Scott from Trailblazer Studios

Last month’s Power Hour guests were Eric Johnson and Scott Roy from Trailblazer Studios, an Emmy Award-winning post-production company with over 20 years of experience bringing stories to life. Trailblazer Studios has delivered nearly 2,000 TV shows and films to networks like National Geographic, Discovery+, TLC, and PBS, and has also supported clients in delivering content to Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and Hulu.

We sat down with Trailblazer Studios to chat about about post-production in a way many do not. We broke down for filmmakers why it’s so important to think about and engage with post early to save time, money, and how to avoid mistakes that many filmmakers fall victim to. We covered what you might be able to do in development and production to save money, the basic post elements, workflow, how to get creative on indie budgets, and more.

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Eric Johnson heads up Sound and Engagement at Trailblazer Studios. A champ of making connections, Eric’s enthusiasm creates magic for our people and projects. With his “sky-is-the-limit” outlook, Eric has grown Trailblazer’s sound department from local shop to industry player and strives to position Trailblazer Studios and North Carolina as a major production hub for content creators.  

With decades of experience as an editor, colorist & finishing artist, Scott Roy now oversees day-to-day operations of Trailblazer Post®. Scott’s proven technical and creative experience allows him to lead, manage and develop a strong, diverse post team ensuring effective technical and creative workflows that ensure project success and client satisfaction.