The Town with Matthew Belloni An AI Studio Making 'Quality' Movies for Dirt Cheap: Revolutionary or Dystopian?
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Mar 10, 2025 Pouya Shahbazian, Founder and CEO of Staircase Studios AI, shares his vision of revolutionizing film production using AI technology. He discusses how his studio plans to deliver high-quality movies for under $500,000, emphasizing a unique talent-driven approach. The conversation highlights AI's transformative potential in storytelling and the evolving dynamics of film production. They also delve into the implications for filmmakers and the industry's future, along with a cheeky prediction about Meghan Markle's new TV venture.
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AI Filmmaking's New Tier
- Staircase Studios AI aims to create a new category of AI-generated films.
- They want to bridge the gap between user-generated content and expensive studio productions.
Valenti's VCR Analogy
- Pouya Shabazian recalls Jack Valenti's plea to Congress to ban VCRs.
- Valenti dramatically compared VCRs to the Boston Strangler, fearing their impact on the film industry.
Selling Scripts to AI Studios
- Writers struggling in Hollywood's current climate should consider selling scripts to AI studios.
- Staircase Studios offers WGA rates, making them a viable option for unproduced scripts.
