Lion El Aton is one of the leading voices in AI filmmaking — the founder of Film Crux, a pioneer of AI-driven social shows, and a creator who’s been shaping this space long before it hit the mainstream.
In this episode, we get into how AI is rewriting filmmaking, animation, distribution, jobs, music, advertising, and what Lion calls the “pre-Toy Story era” we’re in right now. We talk Sora 2, Runway ML, Midjourney, modular workflows, the demand explosion for AI creatives, why studios are confused but not afraid, why creators have the advantage, and how social-first shows might become the next Hollywood pipeline.
If you’re a filmmaker, creator, brand, or strategist trying to understand where creative work is actually going — this conversation connects the dots.
In this episode:
• How AI filmmaking really works today
• Why creativity + curiosity are the new unfair advantage
• What Sora 2 actually changed
• The rise of AI-native social shows
• How jobs, skills, and teams will evolve
• The timeline no one sees coming
• Why brands are desperate for AI creators
• How individuals can compete with studios
• The future of film, ads, and storytelling
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