AI Companionship & Modern Dating: Lisa Steadman on 'tAInted Love' at HollyShorts

What happens when technology starts offering us frictionless versions of intimacy? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and bestselling relationship author Lisa Steadman to discuss her directorial debut short film, tAInted Love.   As the sole winner of the Stage 32 competition, Lisa earned a coveted spot screening on opening night at the HollyShorts Film Festival. We dive deep into the inspiration behind tAInted Love—a near-future relationship short exploring AI companionship, modern dating, and loneliness in Los Angeles. Lisa shares her unique perspective from a career spent studying how humans connect, fall in love, break up, and reinvent themselves. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on whether removing friction from relationships ultimately removes something essential about being human.   Follow us here.