#47 AI filmmaking beyond side hustle—a career for creative people ft. Matty Shimura, Executive AI Producer, Civitai

00:00 Intro about Matty Shimura

02:54 Matt's Journey: Traditional Filmmaking to AI

04:25 The Power of GenAI Tools Today 

07:18 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Filmmaking

12:09 The Future of AI in Media

20:44 Community and Collaboration: The Magic Sauce in AI 

20:51 Monetizing AI Filmmaking—Brands & Corporations

27:59 The Role of Contests and Competitions

35:55 The Debate on AI and Creativity

41:03 Future Jobs in AI Filmmaking

While there’s news about new AI companies everyday, beyond that, we’re actually seeing people explore the value behind AI—what to do and where to put AI to good use. One such direction is art and films. With generative image and video models getting better, it’s now possible to convert any idea into script and a fully-functional creative media.

Matty Shimura is an Executive Producer specializing in AI-driven film and television at Civitai. His work has been featured by organizations such as Meta, Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, AT&T Shape Create-a-thon, and C-SPAN. He leads initiatives to make AI tools more accessible and equitable for creators worldwide—helping artists reduce bias, amplify diverse voices, and unlock new dimensions of storytelling. 

how AI tools are democratizing creativity, offering new opportunities for both traditional filmmakers and aspiring creators. They discuss the impact of AI on job roles, the nuances of storytelling with AI, and the importance of community in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.