Michael explores the booming vertical film industry, highlighted by P&G’s entry into mobile-first entertainment. The CEO of Creatorwood explains how their AI platform allows users to produce and monetize 9:16 shows for a fraction of traditional costs. Key topics include the format's explosive growth, the return of the "soap opera" advertising model, and new tools enabling creators to keep 80% of their revenue. Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ Check P&G Verticals: https://m.imdb.com/news/ni65627216/?ref_=nm_nwr_2 EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to P&G's Revolutionary Film Project 00:57 What Are Vertical Films? 01:53 The Popularity and Market of Vertical Films 04:02 Creatorwood: Revolutionizing Vertical Film Production 05:24 Monetizing Vertical Films with Creatorwood 06:32 AI and the Future of Vertical Films 07:45 The Growing Industry Around Vertical Films 09:46 Advertising Opportunities in Vertical Films 12:36 Conclusion and Future Insights ABOUT MICHAEL: He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business. The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost. Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode, Michael and Ross explore the "reader-first" approach to creativity. Ross shares his journey from photography to fiction, highlighting a bold experiment where he validated his novel through Amazon pre-orders before finishing the manuscript.

The conversation dives into what it means to be an experience creator rather than just an author. By leveraging technology and "growth loops," Ross explains how writers can build immersive worlds that transcend the printed page.

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q

Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Visit Ross's website here: https://www.rosspruden.com/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: Putting Readers First

00:30 A Serendipitous Meeting

02:50 Beyond the Book: Expanding Creativity

03:21 The First Book and Its Lessons

08:19 Pre-Order Testing: A Bold Experiment

14:17 Lessons from Experiments

16:54 Passion and Persistence in Writing

22:47 The Power of Persistence

23:27 Facing the Fear of Failure

26:25 Creating Great Experiences Across Mediums

27:31 The Importance of the Hook

30:56 Exploring Meow Wolf

34:55 Building Growth Loops

37:14 The Concept of Social Objects

40:15 Embracing Your Inner Child

41:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

This episode features a thoughtful conversation with an experienced author reflecting on his journey through the creative process. Speaking calmly and candidly, he shares how structured guidance and step-by-step support helped transform his ideas into a finished work. Set in an intimate, professional atmosphere, the discussion highlights the value of mentorship, clarity, and trust when bringing a book to life. With a warm, reflective tone, this episode offers insight for writers, creators, and lifelong learners who are navigating their own creative paths and looking for confidence in the process.

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Key Metric for Filmmaking Success 02:05 Personal Struggles and Lessons Learned 04:08 The Traditional Filmmaking Model vs. New Approaches 08:42 The Importance of Retention in Storytelling 15:55 Analyzing Retention Graphs for Better Storytelling 20:54 Techniques to Improve Retention in Films 26:36 Optimizing Video Retention 28:26 The Importance of a Strong Hook 29:07 Creating Open Loops 30:05 Simplicity in Storytelling 30:53 Character Clarity 32:32 Measuring and Testing Retention 33:58 Budgeting and Audience Growth 41:23 Monetizing Through Product Placement 44:53 Final Thoughts and Q&A ABOUT MICHAEL: He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business. The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost. Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

In this episode, we reveal the biggest mistake creators make in AI filmmaking and how to avoid it when using Creatorwood’s Move Machine. Learn why character, voice, and world consistency matter, and how one small misstep can lead to major frustration. Plus, hear from creator Joseph Klug as he shares his journey from novel writing to AI filmmaking, along with the lessons he’s learned turning his story into an episodic AI film.

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q

Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Check Joseph Klug's website: https://www.webcatstudios.com/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Biggest Mistake in AI Filmmaking

00:43 Interview with Joseph Klug: From Novels to AI Films

01:33 Joseph's Journey: From Game Development to Novel Writing

03:16 Discovering Creatorwood and the AI Filmmaking Process

04:03 Challenges and Surprises in AI Filmmaking

07:21 Incorporating Fans and Personal Touches in AI Films

12:36 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

14:45 Conclusion and Upcoming Conversations

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the art of AI filmmaking with Creatorwood's creative director, Mia. She discusses her journey and shares expert advice on using the "Movie Machine" tool, which transforms written stories into films. The core topic is the importance of "prompting"—learning to communicate effectively with AI to achieve a specific creative vision. Mia explains that while the machine automates a lot, directing it through precise language is key, especially for making changes to camera angles or character actions. The discussion covers the entire creative process, from the importance of writing a highly descriptive script to properly setting up "director's notes" with character details and setting angles. Mia also shares insights on common mistakes, the costs of AI production, and the mindset needed to succeed in this new field, offering valuable lessons for aspiring AI filmmakers. Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/ Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/ EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to AI Filmmaking 01:31 Understanding Prompting in AI Filmmaking 02:21 The Importance of Prompting Language 04:11 Mia's Filmmaking Journey 07:03 Early Mistakes and Learning Curves 09:25 Effective Communication with AI 13:42 The Cost of AI Filmmaking 17:32 Director's Notes and Their Importance 20:46 Angles and Settings in AI Filmmaking 25:02 Mindset and Adaptation in AI Filmmaking 27:42 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers 28:27 Understanding Shot Composition 29:28 Importance of Consistency in Filmmaking 30:09 Creating a Filmmaking Guidebook 31:07 Ensuring Consistency with the Moving Machine 32:08 Detailed Script Writing for AI Filmmaking 36:06 Using AI to Enhance Scripts 46:03 Future Improvements for the Moving Machine 50:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ABOUT MICHAEL: He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business. The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost. Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally. You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Do you really have a million-dollar movie idea?

Today, I'll share how AI is removing Hollywood gatekeepers and empowering creators to test, validate, and market films faster and cheaper than ever.

Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator and learn how to build a viewer growth engine today: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Schedule a Free Consultation Call with our VIP Production Team here: https://cal.com/team/creatorwood/consultation

Join the Creatorwood Bootcamp: https://blog.creatorwood.tv/bootcamp

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Discord: https://discord.gg/tTmWv23C9q

Watch the Viewer Growth Engine Video: https://youtu.be/cWMPHkm8YFw?si=95Hartng88NBoZF1

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Your Movie Ideas

00:26 The Shift from Gatekeepers to Storytellers

00:56 AI in Filmmaking: A Controversial Yet Powerful Tool

01:39 Creatorwood: Revolutionizing Filmmaking

02:31 The Importance of Passion in Filmmaking

02:59 Challenges in Creating Marketable Films

04:17 My Journey and Insights from the Industry

04:59 Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Successful Film

06:48 Identifying Story Gaps and Viewer Desires

10:40 The Pilot Process: Testing Your Film Concept

14:23 Marketing Your Film: Viewer Growth Engines

15:41 Conclusion: Embracing the Future of AI Filmmaking

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

Alexandra shares the inspiration behind her free online book club, a supportive community for writers to hold each other accountable and celebrate the creative process. The club offers a "silent writing" space where members can work on their projects and share their progress.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Jumping Right In: Plotting vs. Pantsing

00:51 The Three P's of Writing: Picasso Wing, Pandemonium, and Path Finding

03:26 Personal Writing Journey: From Plotter to Hybrid

07:04 Inspiration from Henrietta Lacks

20:44 Balancing Writing with a Day Job

25:50 Exploring the Power of Pen Names

27:16 High School Writing Struggles

28:11 Overcoming Criticism and Embracing Passion

28:51 The Impact of Mr. Beast's Cancellation

30:24 The Silent Writing Club Experience

33:49 The Joy of Writing and Creativity

36:37 AI in the Writing Process

42:17 Balancing AI and Human Creativity

45:55 The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing

49:17 Joining the Finish the Damn Book Club

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD: Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/

10,000+ people will make a living from AI films by 2030. This is the playbook on how to go from zero to $100k+ AI film business in 10 (not so simple but comprehensive) steps.

Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for free: https://www.blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

Join the beta of the Creatorwood platform: https://make.creatorwood.tv/

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Six-Figure Film Accelerator: https://learn.creatorwood.tv/

Watch a film by Creatorwood - The Trials of Freddy Goodchild: https://youtu.be/T5YGk9Oweck

Take the Movie Machine Masterclass Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ua6wekasnaSuRSOODjLWZanfIixHirS

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: The Path to Six-Figure AI Filmmaking

00:44 Step 1: Finding a Winning Story Idea

06:07 Step 2: Sharing Your Story Idea

09:16 Step 3: Deciding to Move Forward

12:49 Step 4: Planning Your Pilot

18:11 Step 5: Creating the Storyboard

23:08 Step 6: Generating the Film

24:05 Step 7: Editing and Refining

25:31 Step 8: Sharing Your Pilot

26:27 Step 9: Evaluating and Improving

28:22 Step 10: Scaling Up and Monetizing

29:25 Conclusion: The Future of AI Filmmaking

ABOUT MICHAEL:

He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast.

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

Creatorwood is the home for storytellers to turn their writing into films, discover new viewers, and run a film business.

The Movie Machine by Creatorwood integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models to help transform your writing into immersive worlds, incredible characters, and gripping films with significantly less time and cost.

Creatorwood also makes it easy to make money from your films inside our Streaming Platform. Specifically, Creatorwood allows you to upload your episodes, set them as free or paid (any price you’d like). Creators keep 80% of the revenue they earn on Creatorwood, and we pay out to creators in 130+ countries and accept payments from viewers globally.

You can join Creatorwood here: https://creatorwood.tv/