Discover how to turn your stories into profitable films and shows using AI, without Hollywood budgets or studio approval. Learn step-by-step strategies to test, create, and scale your content—building a loyal audience, leveraging content marketing, paid ads, and collaborations.

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 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatorwood

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

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

Chapter 1: Learn The Number 1 Secret of Hit Films 00:00:00 - 00:08:03

Chapter 2:The Pilot Process That Can Make You $100k+ 00:08:03 -00:16:45

Chapter 3: Meet The Movie Machine 00:16:45 - 00:24:27

Chapter 4: Grow Your Viewership While You Sleep 00:24:27 - 00:36:45

Chapter 5: 3 Steps to Create $10 Million+ Film Empire 00:36:45 - 42:21

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 Creatorwood Creation Platform 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. 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.

This podcast, hosted by Michael Evans, explores how independent storytellers can capitalize on the booming AI filmmaking industry. It covers five essential steps—from researching the market and developing pilot episodes to creating movies with AI and scaling your film business—empowering creators to turn their ideas into profitable films and shows.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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/

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

Introduction to AI Filmmaking Revolution 00:00:45 - 00:02:38

Understanding the Market for Your Film 00:02:38 - 00:09:35

Developing Your Pilot Episode 00:09:35 - 00:14:16

Creating Your Movie with AI 00:14:16 - 00:19:11

Scaling Your Film Business 00:19:11 - 00:30:07

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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. 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.

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.

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

YouTube just dropped a bombshell—AI-generated videos are no longer eligible for monetization. What does this mean for creators using tools like ChatGPT, Sora, or Midjourney? In this video, we break down the new policy, what counts as "AI content," and how to stay on the right side of the rules.

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

Join the Make Your Own Movies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourownmoviesc.

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

Sign up for the waitlist for the Make Your Own Movies Accelerator: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:00:14 YouTube's New AI Monetization Policy

00:06:57 Impact on Creator and Content Quality

00:11:37 Defining AI Content and Slop

00:16:37 The Future of AI in Content Creation

00:26:06 Navigating the New Landscape for Creators

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

You Will Not Monetize Content Featuring AI-Generated Videos from July 15, 2025

YouTube Monetization Update Explained

ABOUT MICHAEL AND NICK:

Nick Young will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools. A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.

Michael Evans will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.

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 MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIES:

At Make Your Own Movies we help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring weekly tips, the latest AI video tools, and a podcast with top AI filmmakers.

We have a free book all about making movies with AI and building an independent filmmaking business. We also have an accelerator where we help storytellers like you turn your ideas into a six-figure film business using AI.

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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. 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/

Kling vs Veo 3 – Which AI Video Tool Reigns Supreme? We compare the newest AI video tools: ByteDance’s Kling and Google DeepMind’s Veo 3. See which one delivers more realism, creative control, and cinematic quality for creators in 2025.

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

Join the Make Your Own Movies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourownmoviesc

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

Sign up for the waitlist for the Make Your Own Movies Accelerator: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

00:01:16 Introduction to AI Video Tools

00:03:05 Overview of VO3 Features

00:04:58 Exploring Kling 2.0

00:08:05 Prompting Techniques for AI Video

00:11:24 Introduction to Creatorwood Platform

00:13:19 First Impressions of Kling

00:19:19 Analyzing Kling's Output

00:27:51 Transition to VO3 Evaluation

00:28:19 Testing AI Video Generation Tools

00:31:56 Comparing Prompts and Outputs

00:36:17 Short vs Long Prompts in AI

00:41:44 Evaluating AI Video Quality and Cost

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kling AI Tools: https://app.klingai.com/

Veo3 AI Tools: https://openart.ai/

ABOUT MICHAEL AND NICK:

Nick Young will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools.

A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.

Michael Evans will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.

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 MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIES:

At Make Your Own Movies we help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring weekly tips, the latest AI video tools, and a podcast with top AI filmmakers.

We have a free book all about making movies with AI and building an independent filmmaking business. We also have an accelerator where we help storytellers like you turn your ideas into a six-figure film business using AI.

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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. 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.

Hollywood is crumbling. You’re the replacement.

Welcome to Creatorwood, the no-BS playbook for turning your stories into films, and your films into scalable businesses. Whether you’re a solo writer or a burnt-out creator, this is how you build your own studio, grow your audience, and take back control. No gatekeepers required.

EPISODES & CHAPTERS:

Chapter 1: Welcome to Creatorwood 00:00:00-00:07:11

Chapter 2: Viewers First 00:07:11 - 00:16:28

Chapter 3: Your First Steps to Making A Movie or Show 00:16:28 - 00:21:36

Chapter 4: Storyboarding: The Blueprint of Your Film 00:21:36 - 00:28:05

Chapter 5: Generating Your Film with Ai 00:28:05-00:34:51

Chapter 6: Launching Your Film 00:34:51-00:41:02

Chapter 7: The Business Models of the New Frontier 00:41:02-00:47:48

Chapter 8: Scaling Your Film Business 00:47:48-00:56:51

Chapter 9: Beyond the Screen 00:56:51-1:05:52

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

Join the Creatorwood Facebook Group: http://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/

ABOUT MICHAEL EVANS:

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

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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.

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

Unlock the secrets of storytelling with Jennifer Hilt, author of The Trope Thesaurus. Learn how to use tropes to craft unforgettable characters, plot twists, and bestselling stories. Perfect for writers, storytellers, and creatives who want to master the art of story.

EPISODES AND CHAPTERS

00:02:17 Introduction to Tropes and Their Importance

00:05:24 What Squid Game Taught Us About Storytelling & Marketing Genius

00:07:47 Jennifer's Background and Journey to Tropes

00:09:44 Tropes in Visual Storytelling

00:18:26 Becoming a Tropes Observer

00:22:13 Highlighting Tropes in Marketing

00:24:11 The Role of Tropes in Story Structure

00:32:49 Understanding Genre Expectations

00:37:23 Innovative Mashups in Storytelling

00:40:27 Learning from Film: Tropes and Genres

00:42:49 The Power of Tropes in Storytelling

00:47:26 Visual Storytelling and Marketing Techniques

Resources Mentioned Above: Jennifer's website: https://www.jenniferhilt.com/

Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ls2UL9

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

Join the Make Your Own Movies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourownmovies

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

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Make Your Own Movies Accelerator: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

ABOUT MICHAEL AND NICK:

Nick Young will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools.

A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.

Michael Evans will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.

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 MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIES: At Make Your Own Movies we help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring weekly tips, the latest AI video tools, and a podcast with top AI filmmakers.

We have a free book all about making movies with AI and building an independent filmmaking business. We also have an accelerator where we help storytellers like you turn your ideas into a six-figure film business using AI.

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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.

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

Join us as we dive into the gritty, creative world of using AI tools to craft films—that are a bit spicy in nature.

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

Join the Make Your Own Movies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourownmovies

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

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Make Your Own Movies Accelerator: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

Use Kling: https://app.klingai.com/

Use MidJourney: https://www.midjourney.com/home

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

0:02:23 Limitations of Dirty Prompts

0:08:12 Models and AI Tools for Dirty Prompts

0:15:17 How to Use Dirty Prompts

0:18:04 Emphasizing the sound of the scene

0:20:49 Payment Processing and Content Restrictions

ABOUT MICHAEL AND NICK:

Nick Young will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools.

A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.

Michael Evans will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.

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 MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIES: At Make Your Own Movies we help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring weekly tips, the latest AI video tools, and a podcast with top AI filmmakers.

We have a free book all about making movies with AI and building an independent filmmaking business. We also have an accelerator where we help storytellers like you turn your ideas into a six-figure film business using AI.

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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. 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/

Welcome to the first episode of the Make Your Own Movies Podcast, where explore how storytellers like you can make movies just with your laptop, a story, and a passion.

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

Join the Make Your Own Movies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeyourownmoviesc

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

Sign-up for the waitlist for the Make Your Own Movies Accelerator: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

0:00:45 AI Films Intro

0:02:43 Nick's Origin Story

0:04:30 Michael's Origin Story

0:06:45 Goals of this podcast

0:09:33 Core Principles of What Makes a Great Film

0:12:21 3 Takeaways for Growing an Indie Film Business

0:16:14 Free Creatorwood Book

0:17:00 Nick's Ideal Film Process in the Next 5 Years

0:20:07 About the Creatorwood Platform

ABOUT MICHAEL AND NICK:

Nick Young will be your lead on all things filmmaking and AI tools.

A Harvard-trained filmmaker, he has worked on the set of Killers of the Flower Moon and collaborated with A-list talent at Entertainment 360. Since the release of Sora, he's pioneered the future of storytelling by creating the most compelling AI-powered videos using the latest tools in the industry.

Michael Evans will be your lead on all things growth, marketing, and strategy.

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 MAKE YOUR OWN MOVIES:

At Make Your Own Movies we help storytellers make movies with AI, featuring weekly tips, the latest AI video tools, and a podcast with top AI filmmakers.

We have a free book all about making movies with AI and building an independent filmmaking business. We also have an accelerator where we help storytellers like you turn your ideas into a six-figure film business using AI.

You can learn more here: https://learn.makeyourownmovies.tv/

ABOUT CREATORWOOD:

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

The Creatorwood Creation Platform 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.

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/