#21 - Caleb Ward

#21 - Caleb Ward

Caleb Ward is a storyteller, educator, and co-founder of Curious Refuge, one of the first global communities dedicated to AI storytelling and filmmaking. In this episode, Caleb reflects on the early days of AI filmmaking, the viral experiments that sparked a global conversation around generative storytelling, and how Curious Refuge grew into a hub for thousands of creatives exploring new tools. From teaching filmmakers how to navigate rapidly evolving workflows to building a community centered on curiosity rather than fear, Caleb shares his perspective on the future of storytelling, creativity, and human connection in the age of AI.

#20 - Albert Bozesan

Albert Bozesan is a writer, filmmaker, and AI workflow architect at Storybook Studios, working at the intersection of traditional storytelling and generative tools. In this episode, Albert shares how he builds AI-driven production workflows that translate ideas into finished films, emphasizing a “story first, AI second” approach. From projects like The Barrier, Daisy, and Space Vets, he explores how filmmakers can move from concept to execution, why prompting alone isn’t enough, and how embracing creative friction leads to better storytelling.

#19 - Henry Daubrez

Henry Daubrez is a resident filmmaker and creative director at Google Labs, where he helps shape the future of AI-powered storytelling. In this episode, Henry shares his journey from discovering a Lord of the Rings DVD extra as a teen to creating emotionally resonant AI films like Kitsune and Electric Pink. He discusses how surviving cancer shaped his personal project Portraits of Cancer, why style can be more honest than realism, and how he’s helping the next generation of creatives navigate this new era of generative filmmaking.

#18 - Curt Cameruci

Curt Cameruci, better known as Flosstradamus, helped pioneer the trap EDM movement, blending hip-hop and electronic beats into festival anthems. But he's more than just a DJ—he’s a tech innovator, building AI tools for musicians and experimenting with new ways to distribute music. In this episode, Curt shares his journey from Chicago’s underground scene to shaping the future of music with AI, voice cloning, and creative tech.

#17 - August Camp

August Kamp is a multidisciplinary artist blending AI, music, and immersive storytelling. From her roots as a Disney actor to becoming one of OpenAI's alpha artists, August treats AI as a creative collaborator rather than just a tool. In this episode, she shares how technology shapes her art, her transition from acting to music, and why she believes the future of creativity is weirder and more wonderful than we expect.