AI for Founders: Vibe Coding a Movie with Fernanda

Episode Summary

In this episode, Ryan and Fernanda push vibe coding into new creative territory: making a movie with AI. Inspired by emerging platforms like Google’s VEO, they explore how anyone can create cinematic experiences without a $100M Hollywood budget. From car chases and philosophical villains to psychedelic imagery and Wes Anderson–style symmetry, this conversation unpacks how AI unlocks storytelling for everyone.

Key Takeaways

• AI democratizes filmmaking: You no longer need huge budgets to create cinematic experiences.
• Core story concept: An artist named Art runs from his ego, personified as the Queen of Golden Diamonds.
• Conflict framework: Internal struggle mirrored in external chases and surreal environments.
• Creative choices: Sci-fi visionary tone, lush Yucatan setting, psychedelic visuals, dense philosophical dialogue.
• Framework for AI movie creation:

Frameworks Highlighted

• Vibe Coding Framework: Start with intention → ask questions to flesh out → refine ideas with playful constraints.
• Creative Development Loop: Internal (psychological) conflict + external (visual) spectacle = resonance.
• AI Fluency Model: Use tools in fun, low-stakes settings → build literacy → apply at high stakes when it matters.

Resources Mentioned

• Google VEO
• Inception
• The Butterfly Effect
• The Lorax
• Blade Runner
• Charles McPherson

Learn More

• AI for Founders
• Ryan Estes