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I was taken out it of as soon as I saw the "people" The narrator sounded real to me, but the teacher and students looked and sounded fake. It all felt cartoony to me. I don't see how you can give the acting 6.5. To me, it was all just a cartoon. I stopped watching after 2 1/2 minutes.

First off, I'm against any Artificial Intelligence that soullessly expresses emotion.

And second, I'd give it a 1 out of 10, and only because the pencil looked great.

Alexandra Stevens I didn't make it. My company has several AI projects in development and is researching other work, like this short. The characters are AI generated though there has been a filmmaker writing prompts in several software applications. It's difficult to have a complete objective opinion on this, as it sort of has to compete with real live action production. I look at it as new form of filmmaking and think this is going into the right direction, you can see the maker has been taking care of certain points in the direction which really pays off. To be fair I think the acting needs more work, but I see the potential. I think with better make-up and better direction (through prompting) it could work better. Of course this takes more time in execution, and also might need a larger team with complementing expertises. I understand this complete short was a more or less one man effort with software available to everybody. That is in my opinion maybe not so special today, but quite amazing from a traditional producing point of view.

The reality is, in time to come, AI will get this rendering down so well, so seamless that the requirement for real flesh & blood actors will almost be redundant. And ‘ everyone’ or anyone can potentially make movies from the relative comfort of their home studio or even bedroom computer. The gatekeepers are gone, and now everyone has permission to make the next Hollywood blockbuster.

I read a lot about AI movies being soulless. But what does that actually mean? It's obvious that the AI tools need to be handled by the propper (creative) talent. I have seen better AI shorts than this one, so to me the whole AI is slop movement and we need a human in the loop because else.., else what? I think we really don't know and that people working with AI have a very interesting future for themselves ahead. How can you be against that?

Great advice and insight, Ehsan Rahimpour! Too many cuts in a scene can pull me out of the movie/show.

Maurice Vaughan Right! Unnecessary cuts disrupt the flow of energy.

Ehsan Rahimpour Great approach.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg Thank you.

Hello Yusuf my name is Elmar and ever since I was a kid I really wanted to become an actor, I’m citizen of Azerbaijan and I really want to move to USA in order to begin my carrier, if you can help me with that, it would be really great

Hola! soy Gabriel y estoy empezando en el mundo de la actuación. si llegas a necesitar un actor demás., mandame mensaje para pasarte mi información :)

Welcome, Yusuf. Bloodtasty sounds like a fantastic, focused studio, and "FOX TOAXE" is an immediately intriguing title. Grounded, atmospheric horror is a powerful niche. A great way to find your horror-focused cast and crew here is to post a detailed listing on the Stage 32 Job Board. It's a dedicated space where professionals actively look for their next project.

Sam Rivera Sure, I’ll update.

I have one for you to watch -SETESH 2025 youtube!

@Maurice Vaughan -- write something that is undeniable.

"write something that is undeniable." I'm on it, Jon Hersh. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks Jon

Jon Hersh Jon, nice to meet you. What would you say to a guy who has written four screenplays: two horror shorts, two feature films—one drama, one action... but three are sitting in a drawer. Last week, I pulled an incomplete horror short film I just wrote out of the drawer. Which of these genres could be a hit and quickly get me an agent?

How do I contact reps? Phone vs. email? What information should I provide them? Are ask about them?

It's a unique idea, DJ Gautam. I haven't read a script or watched a movie/show like it. It deals with important topics. I can see a producer buying and making your script.

Sounds like it would be an intriguing story/movie.

It absolutely has the makings of an important, brave story that's sadly still relevant today. I say go for it.

The idea is excellent and would make a great movie. Your idea is different and touches a topic no one would talk about

Your story does touch on very key issues in the community that often go ignored. Predation on the LGBT Community has always been an easy out for serial killers and other criminals. It’s one of the reasons Dahmer was able to get away with so much. Mix that with the existence of downlow conservative men, and you have an interesting story!

Thanks Maurice Vaughan

Wow thanks so much Michael Thorn .

Thanks Robin Gregory but I need to rewrite it first .

You're welcome, Marie Hatten.

Thank you very much Aparna Pasalkar it’s absolutely a global emergency.

Well Netflix is a member of the MPA so no one care what Cameron thinks.

Netflix finances projects other studios pass on.

Whether direct release to streaming, or post-theatrical streaming, the years best films as judged by AMPAS members makes catching them far easier. Some nominated films are not available to see in a theater. It's part of the reason why many AMPAS members see nominated films for the first time on Screeners (which I also do — on buddies' copies).

I don't see Cameron carping about release of his films to streaming on Disney and Max. "Avatar: Way of the Water" nabbed $2B in theatrical and was number one streamed film upon release with 2B streaming minutes. Cha-Ching!

His bread is buttered on both sides. So ... what's the problem? It's 2025, dude.

Netflix should qualify for Oscars as it has closed the gap from gate keeping giving a lot of young and upcoming writers a platform, and as long as the movie or project does well in terms streaming, numbers and ratings I say its fair game

Great points raised with this discussion. As an Australian viewer, it is very frustrating when films are nominated for all the major awards and they have not been cinema released in Australia at that time. Streaming allows many films to be viewed prior to the awards. And of course the nominations drive viewing on streaming as well as making it easy for cinema goers. I am personally excited by the opportunities that overall streaming has given all players in the film industry. As E Langley wrote, it's 2025, dude. So ....what's the problem.

Roll on 2026 and beyond for more exciting developments in the film industry.

This has got to be a great way to really be mindful of the story and character arcs!

David Linski I find it really helpful! So, for my current project, I know where the MC is at the end, and what he's doing. Now I need to get him there!

I like that idea, Alex Hunter. Thanks. I figure out the ending of a script when I outline, and sometimes I'll come up with different endings in the outline and pick one later.

Maurice Vaughan I just find it really helpful when I'm trying to move those pieces on the board!

I like to do this with any scene that sticks out to me no matter where it is in the story; can be the climax, the ending, whatever.

Happy Thanksgiving, E Langley!

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanks for this reminder E. Langley. Frank Capra’s masterpiece, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” is the gift of community. Our fellow creatives are our guardian angels, here to help us grow and succeed, especially after receiving a rejection. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

That will be amazing and an inspiration for all of us Maurice Vaughan. I will do next week :))

Wishing you and everyone here a Thanksgiving filled with that same spirit of connection, generosity, and bold storytelling. Cheers to the stories we are all brave enough to tell!

Thank you Sandra, I like this line, “Characters become mirrors, bridges and sometimes battlegrounds.” It is an emotional cue a writer’s can use to remember the importance of “motivation” in storytelling. And, happy Thanksgiving to you.

Beautifully said, Sam Rivera. That spirit of connection and generosity is exactly what makes this community so special. I’m grateful to be part of a room where bold storytelling isn’t just encouraged, it’s celebrated. Thank youuu

Thank you, Shirley Collier. I’m so glad that line resonated . You are absolutely right, it ties directly to motivation and reminds us how characters reflect, connect, and clash in ways that drive story forward. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with inspiration, joy, and the kind of sparks that make our writing unforgettable.