Best Alex Stolz Podcasts (2025)

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S2E6 - 6 - Hwæt by Luke Simonds 26:04

26d ago26:04

26:04

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, Mac plays Luke Simond's Beowulf-inspired game, Hwæt. A big thank you to Mac for hosting this episode! You can check out Mac's podcast, The Maniculum for more medieval history. Content Warnings: drowning being eaten draugr Music for this episode:Dream Escape by the T…

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S2E5 - 5 - Grandpa's Farm by Tyler Crumrine 23:59

2M ago23:59

23:59

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, Riley Hopkins plays Tyler Crumrine's pastoral farming game, Grandpa's Farm. A big thank you to Riley for hosting this episode! You can check out the Zelda season of Riley Hopkins and Their Amazing Friends for more of their awesome content. They are also a game …

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87. Tobias Queisser: Taking Greater Creative Risks with AI 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

"Data and AI can increase risk taking" Tobias QueisserIn this episode, Tobias Queisser, co-founder and CEO of Cinelytic, discusses how AI and machine learning can not only de-risk decision making in the greenlight and the overall filmmaking process - but also empower greater apparent risk taking too.Tobias addresses common misconceptions about AI, …

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86. Fiona Gilles and Mahesh Ramachandra: Pitching, AI and Getting to Greenlight with SMASH 41:34

3M ago41:34

41:34

In this episode of Future of Film Podcast, we’re joined by Fiona Gillies and Mahesh Ramachandra, co-founders of SMASH — the innovative platform that’s transforming how creators connect with industry decision-makers.SMASH is rethinking the pitching process from the ground up—offering creators a structured, accessible space to build and share their p…

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85. Sarudzayi Marufu: Hustle & Creativity: Strategies for Independent Storytelling 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this episode of the Future of Film podcast, host Alex Stolz speaks with Sarudzayi Marufu, founder of Uras Films, about the challenges and opportunities facing filmmakers today, particularly in the African market. They discuss the importance of understanding audience engagement, innovative approaches to crowdfunding, and the intersection of creat…

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S2E4 - 4 - Colossal, by Kay Marlow Allen 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, Kurt Refling plays Kay Marlow Allen's game of sea monster communion, Colossal. You can check out the game and other works on their itch.io. A big thank you to Kurt for hosting this episode! Kurt is an award-winning game and larp designer. You can check out his games…

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84. C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi: Fusing Genre Storytelling with African Narratives 55:55

6M ago55:55

55:55

In this episode, CJ "Fiery" Obasi, the visionary filmmaker behind MAMI WATA, discusses his creative journey, the cultural narratives that shape his work and the commercial and creative path of a storyteller. CJ reflects on his early influences, including a passion for Hammer Horror films and Stephen King novels, and how these elements have informed…

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83. Ingrid Kopp: The Evolution of Immersive Storytelling 51:18

6M ago51:18

51:18

In this episode, Ingrid Kopp, co-founder of Electric South, returns to the show to explore the dynamic evolution of immersive storytelling. With a particular focus on Africa, Ingrid reveals the shifting landscape of virtual reality (VR) and immersive narratives, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities within the XR space. In a discussion…

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82. Hamid Ibrahim: Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Bringing African Storytelling to Disney 45:25

7M ago45:25

45:25

"Africa and African stories could be the future of storytelling." Hamid IbrahimThis episode is a deep dive into entrepreneurship, creativity and storytelling with Hamid Ibrahim, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kugali Media. Kugali hit the headlines last year when they became the first company to collaborate with Walt Disney Animation on an African story.…

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81. Stephen Follows: the Data behind Horror; Film's Most Profitable Genre 53:50

7M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode we welcome world leading film researcher Stephen Follows to the show for a deep dive into the data behind the horror genre. With insights fresh from Stephen's new exhaustive exploration of the space, The Horror Movie Report 2.0, we explore the significant increase in horror film production and the numbers behind its profitability. I…

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70. Dan Erickson: Showrunning, Worldbuilding and the story of SEVERANCE 50:51

7M ago50:51

50:51

Dan Erickson is the creator and showrunner of Apple TV's Emmy© Award-winning series, SEVERANCE. After attending NYU's Tisch School, where he received a Masters in Dramatic Writing. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he delivered food and worked in a string of office jobs, all while conceiving and writing the original pilot for Severance. The script became…

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73. Emma Needell: Technology, Creative Practice and Finding your Story's Heart 50:28

7M ago50:28

50:28

Emma Needell is a filmmaker and worldbuilder who champions original storytelling. Her script THE WATER MAN, directed by David Oyelowo and produced by Oprah Winfrey, premiered at TIFF and is now on Netflix. In 2021, she won an Epic Megagrant to use Unreal Engine on a short film that explores the power of technology to bring people together. The film…

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75. Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman: A New Studio System 38:17

7M ago38:17

38:17

Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman are co-Founders of Dreambird the new Web3 powered filmmaking and streaming platform. In this episode, they discuss the pitfalls and structural problems associated with the current film financing model and outline their vision for Dreambird as a marketplace designed to foster creators' collaboration, decision-making,…

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76. Ted Hope, Irina Albita and Anjali Midha: Reimagining the Greenlight 56:02

7M ago56:02

56:02

This special episode features a conversation with three leaders in this space exploring the future of the greenlight process in film:Anjali Midha is the Former Head of Entertainment at Twitter and the Founder and CEO of the entertainment analytics platform Diesel Labs. Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, the blockchain based platform …

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77. Ane Crabtree: Designing Future Worlds through Fashion 1:04:25

7M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

In this episode we are joined by the acclaimed visual artist and costume designer, Ane Crabtree. Ane’s substantial body of work includes her iconic, unmistakable designs for THE HANDMAID'S TALE (seasons one and two) as well as WESTWORLD (season one), and Apple TV’s THE CHANGELING. As such, Ane has built a formidable reputation as a designer of the …

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80. Jonathan Keasey, Justin MacGregor and Phil Egger: Crafting New Stories with AI 46:52

7M ago46:52

46:52

This episode explores the intersection of human creativity and AI technology. Filmmakers Jonathan Keasey and Justin MacGregor who are partnering with Phil Egger of J4 on a slate of films assisted by cutting edge AI technology. Entitled Hum.AI.ne Entertainment, their new initiative is focused on the ethical use of AI in the creative process and refl…

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79. Davide Bianca: Shifting Tides 55:18

8M ago55:18

55:18

"We're on the verge of a paradigm shift, in terms of the stories that need to be told ... and how they need to be implemented." Davide BiancaEmmy award-winning executive creative director, strategist and technologist, Davide Bianca joins Future of Film Podcast to discuss Generative AI, the future of the industry and his latest project, Shifting Tid…

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78. Jeff Gomez & Billy Price: New Narratives of Reconciliation 56:26

9M ago56:26

56:26

This episode is a conversation about peace, reconciliation and innovative storytelling featuring pioneering producer Jeff Gomez and Billy Price who is Creative Director of Unrival, the non profit organisation dedicated to empowering peacebuilders and the process of peacebuilding across the world.During Future of Film Africa 2024, Jeff and Billy dis…

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S2E4 - 3 - Notorious by Jason Price (PART 2) - Fixed 18:57

11M ago18:57

18:57

Episode Notes This episode has the correct audio after I mistakenly reposted my episode on With Breath and Sword by Luka Brave. Sorry about that! Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Jason Price's, Notorious. You can check out the game and other works at Always Checkers Publishing, including the expansion tha…

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S2E2 - 2 - Thaumaturge, P.I. by Audrey Stolze 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, Metal Steve plays Audrey's solo investigation game, Thaumaturge, P.I. You can check out the game and other works at Audrey's itch.io page. Thanks again so much to Metal for hosting! Their work can be found at their itch.io page. Music for this episode:Dream Esc…

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S2E1 - 1 - With Breath and Sword by Luka Brave 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Luka Braves's journaling game, With Breath and Sword. You can check out the Kickstarter campaign or find Luka's other works in his shop. Content Warnings: tooth injury anxiety Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The Tides Moonshot Pins available! Check out…

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BONUS: Only Audreys at the Table (Dueling Fops of Vindamere) 1:23:10

1+ y ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, Audrey and I play Greg Stolze's Dueling Fops of Vindamere. You can check out the game and other works at Crankshaft Constellation. Regular episodes are back starting January 11th! Content Warnings: cockfighting dueling death Music for this episode:Alive by Lunareh M…

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BONUS: ExtraLife 2023 - Void 1680 AM 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Ken Lowery of Bannerless Games's solo journaling game, Void 1680 AM. Unlike most episodes, this one is a live broadcast from a stream the Moonshot Network did back in November. I admittedly broke the game a little by having actual callers - but I loved every …

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S1E14 - 14 - Dredge by Scyllaz 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

41:19

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Scyllaz's exploration game, Dredge. You can check out the game and other works at their itch.io page. The Games for Gaza Bundle Content Warnings: drowning memory loss violence against animal (squid leviathan) corpses Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The…

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74. Houston Howard: Crafting Expansive Universes, the 5 Ps of World Building and more! 53:42

1+ y ago53:42

53:42

In this episode we are delighted to welcome back to the podcast, the Super Story Architect himself, Houston Howard.An expert in franchise development and transmedia incubation, Houston demystifies the practice of world building with his customary passion and pragmatism. In this conversation, recorded as part of Future of Film incubator 2023, we exp…

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S1E13 - 13 - Turn Signals by Alex R. Keen 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Alex R. Keen's game, Turn Signals. You can check out the game and other works at their shop. Content Warnings: breakup loneliness Music for this episode:Dream Escape by the Tides Moonshot Pins available! Check out other Moonshot Podcasts! Find out more at htt…

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S1E12 - 12 - Wreck This Deck by Becky Annison (PART 3) 21:00

2y ago21:00

21:00

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I bring you the third and final part of my playthrough of Becky Annison's solo journaling game, Wreck This Deck. Check out my and others' playthroughs by searching for the #WreckThisDeckRPG hashtag on social media. You can check out the game and other works at black…

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72. HaZ: Game-changing Independent Storytelling with Unreal Editor for Fortnite 44:04

2y ago44:04

44:04

In this episode, we welcome back to Future of Film storytelling pioneer, Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull. During the episode, HaZ provides an exclusive inside look into the innovative processes behind his groundbreaking projects like RIFT and MOONTOPIA, which utilise Unreal Engine to redefine game design and monetisation. The discussion explores game developme…

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S1E11 - 11 - Village Witch by Kestral Eliot (Part 2: Summer) 28:34

2y ago28:34

28:34

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Kestral Eliot's solo journaling game, Village Witch. Part 1 of the playthrough can be found here. You can check out the game and other works at Kestral Eliot's shop. Content Warnings: death mention scorpions flash flood ankle injury Music for this episod…

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Yourself by K-Ramstack [SHOW SWAP SPECIAL with The Hyperfixation Crew] 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. We're glad you're here. In this episode, the hosts of The Hyperfixation podcast play K-Ramstack's journaling game, Yourself. You can check out the game and other works at their itch.io page. A huge thank you to the Hyperfix gang for swapping shows with me! You can check out the episode I did on their sho…

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71. Joanna Popper: the Now and Future of the Metaverse 47:34

2y ago47:34

47:34

Joanna Popper is the Chief Metaverse Officer at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Based in Los Angeles, where she leads metaverse initiatives for the agency and its clients. In this special episode of the podcast, Joanna speaks with award-winning television presenter, Elle Osili-Wood about what the metaverse mea…

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RED DECK DEMONS 27:48

2y ago27:48

27:48

Episode Notes A special episode to accompany Audrey's playthrough of Wreck This Deck. By FaeRevolution (she/they/fae) BACK WRECK THIS DECK ON BACKERKIThttps://www.backerkit.com/c/black-armada-games/wreck-this-deck-a-game-of-demon-summoning-and-deck-crafting/ Red isn't dead yet, and she intends to make that the problem of every part of society holdi…

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S1E10 - 10 - Wreck This Deck by Becky Annison (PART 2) 23:02

2y ago23:02

23:02

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I bring you part two of my playthrough of Becky Annison's solo journaling game, Wreck This Deck. You can check out the crowdfunding campaign for the game here - it runs til the end of June! Check out my and others' playthroughs by searching for the #WreckThisDeckRPG…

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S1E9 - 9 - Wreck This Deck by Becky Annison (PART 1) 20:52

2y ago20:52

20:52

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Becky Annison's solo journaling game, Wreck This Deck. You can check out the crowdfunding campaign for the game here - it runs til the end of June!Check out my and others' playthroughs by searching for the #WreckThisDeckRPG hashtag on social media. You can ch…

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S1E8 - 8 - Birds Love Dirt! by Emily Jankowski 13:25

2y ago13:25

13:25

Episode Notes Note: Additional Notorious episodes are coming! They're taking longer than I anticipated, for which I apologize. Tune in to the Moon Carnival May 26-28 on Moonshot's Twitch Channel! Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Emily Jankowski's LARP, Birds Love Dirt! You can check out the game and other…

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S1E7 - 7 - Notorious by Jason Price (PART 1) 18:42

2y ago18:42

18:42

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Jason Price's solo game, Notorious. You can check out the game and other works at alwayscheckers.itch.io. Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The Tides The Moon Carnival is coming up! Join us on Twitch on May 26-28 as we raise money for a good cause! Moons…

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69. Niels Juul on Authentic Storytelling, Algorithms and Decentralising Hollywood 50:25

2y ago50:25

50:25

"You're only as good as the creative you surround yourself with." Niels JuulNiels Juul is a producer with expertise in financing and packaging major features, with a track record of working with top directors including Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. More recently, Niels has become a strong advocate of Web3 and NFTs in the film space, founding NF…

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S1E6 - 6 - The Bear Comes at Night by Frosidon 9:24

2y ago9:24

9:24

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play frosidon's dice rolling game, The Bear Comes at Night. You can check out the game and other works at their itch.io shop. Content Warnings: gun mention animal attack alcohol mention Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The Tides Moonshot Pins available! Chec…

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S1E5 - 5 - Village Witch by Kestral Eliot (Part 1: Spring) 12:38

2y ago12:38

12:38

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Kestral Eliot's solo journaling game, Village Witch. You can check out the game and other works at their itch.io page Content Warnings: Death mention Animal death Birth mention Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The TidesDario's Blues by Dario BenedettiTh…

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68. Steve Silver: Unlocking the Metaverse for Creators 49:37

2y ago49:37

49:37

In this episode we welcome Steve Silver to the podcast to discuss the now and future of the metaverse - in particular how creators can approach this space. From Tesla's complete virtual rendering of San Francisco and Apple's upcoming VR headset to the latest in Web3, Steve takes us on a ride to the nexus of technological innovation and entertainmen…

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S1E1 - 4 - Lullaby Nights by Luka Brave (psychhound) 11:40

2y ago11:40

11:40

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Luka Brave's solo journaling game, Lullaby Nights. You can listen to the playlist I created here. You can check out the game and other works at Luka's itch.io shop. They are also working on How to Survive a Haunting: A Mental Health Larp, now funding on Kicks…

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S1E3 - 3 - A Visit to San Sibilia by Peter Eijk 19:52

2+ y ago19:52

19:52

Episode Notes Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Peter Eijk's solo journaling game, A Visit to San Sibilia. You can check out the game and other works at Peter Eijk's itch.io shop. Content Warnings: knife/blade mention stalking/shadowy figures death (offscreen) Music for this episode:Dream Escape by The Tid…

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S1E2 - 2 - The Wretched by Chris Bissette 26:38

2+ y ago26:38

26:38

Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Chris Bissette's solo game, The Wretched. ou can pick up The Wretched at Chris Bissette's itch.io page. You can also search "Wretched and Alone" for games similar to this one in terms of mechanics. Content Warnings: hopelessness, small spaces, death, injury, difficulty bre…

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S1E1 - 1 - Alone Among the Stars by Takuma Okada 12:37

2+ y ago12:37

12:37

Welcome to Alone at the Table. I'm glad you're here. In this episode, I play Takuma Okada's solo journaling game, Alone Among the Stars. You can pick up Alone Among the Stars at Takuma Okada's itch.io page. Content Warnings: cave/underground mention Music for this episode: Dream Escape by The Tides Zodiac Structures by NoMBe Gamela by E's Jammy Jam…

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67. Brian Newman: Secrets of Brand-Funded Filmmaking 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

Brian Newman is Founder of Sub-Genre and one of the world’s leading experts on brand-funded films. He consults on content strategy, distribution and marketing for some of the top brands in the world. Current and former clients include: The Climate Pledge (Amazon), GoDaddy, Oatly, Patagonia, REI, Stripe, Sundance, Tazo, and Yeti Coolers.As well as b…

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66. Diana Williams: Developing Story Based IP 46:17

2+ y ago46:17

46:17

"We talk about going Direct to Community" Diana WilliamsDiana Williams is the CEO & Co-founder of Kinetic Energy Entertainment, a multi-disciplinary company that partners with creators at the intersection of story and technology to develop and produce story-based IP.In this podcast, we discuss Kinetic Energy Entertainment's strategy, projects and t…

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65. Paul Raschid and Ru Howe: Branching Narrative Filmmaking 46:53

3y ago46:53

46:53

This episode explores the evolution in interactive filmmaking with filmmaker Paul Raschid and Ru Howe, the Founder of Stornaway.io the development tool for interactive video.Paul is the director of a number of branching narrative feature film/FMV games including 2022's THE GALLERY - comprising of over four and a half hours of video content.In this …

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64. Houston Howard: Super Story Architect 49:39

3y ago49:39

49:39

"Big vision and small execution. That's the sweet spot to attack the market" Houston Howard How can creators stand out in today's ocean of content? Super Story Architect, Houston Howard has answers…Houston Howard is the Chief Storyteller at One 3 Creative, a transmedia design firm, and a co-founder of Fulcrum Worldbuilders, an organisation that des…

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63. Niels Alberg: Audience Insights, AI and Anthropology 41:35

3y ago41:35

41:35

This episode is about involving the audience in the creative process and how a Danish startup is realising this using a unique combination of AI and anthropology. Niels Alberg is CEO and co-founder of PUBLIKUM.io (the Danish word that translates literally as Audience). For the past 20 years, Niels has worked in applied research, strategy and creati…

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62. Nguyen-Anh Nguyen: Filmmaking in the Unreal World 49:55

3y ago49:55

49:55

Nguyen-Anh Nguyen is a filmmaker based out of MontrealHaving began his career as a dentist, he then focused on filmmaking, specifically science fiction, with the viral hit THE AKIRA PROJECT (2014) followed by acclaimed short films TEMPLE (2016) & HYPERLIGHT (2018), all of which garnered over 12M views online and received widespread international ac…

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