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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 40 MIN

AI, Copyright and the Future of Filmmaking with Jonathan Yunger

from The Honest Filmmaker · host Jim Eaves

Send us Fan MailAI is rapidly changing filmmaking — but what are the real implications for artists, copyright and the future of creative work?This week, Jim sits down with Jonathan Yunger, Co-President of Millennium Media and Co-Founder & CEO of Arcana Labs. Jonathan has spent years producing major Hollywood films including titles in The Expendables and Has Fallen franchises, before stepping into the world of AI-powered filmmaking tools.In a conversation designed to ask the hard questions rather than avoid them, we discuss how AI is trained, the concerns many filmmakers have around copyright, what protections independent artists should expect, whether AI risks undermining creative experience, and how close Hollywood really is to convincing AI-generated films.We also talk about environmental concerns, misconceptions around AI, and where these tools may genuinely help filmmakers rather than replace them.Whether you’re excited by AI, sceptical of it, or somewhere in between, this episode aims to explore the questions seriously  and hear the answers directly from someone building in the space.More about Arcana Labs AI: https://www.arcanalabs.ai Jonathan's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2551411/?ref_=fn_t_1 #JonathanYunger #Filmmaking #AI #Hollywood #artificialintelligence #IndieFilm #Artists #Copyright #CreativeIndustry #AICheck out the re-release of Jim's first solo directing feature The Witches Hammer - out now on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0F235F4T8/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rSupport the showFor regular updates and exclusive content - sign up for The Honest Filmmaker newsletterhttps://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/e-newsletter/Join The Honest Filmmaker community on our Facebook Group or Discord https://thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk/index.php/join-the-community/HONEST, OPEN ADVICE ABOUT YOUR FILMMAKING CAREERAre you about to leave Uni with a filmmaking degree? Or want to change careers and work in a creative industry? We want to give you the tools you need to enter the real world of production or freelancing. Honest and open career advice from people in the business.We also talk to those in other creative industries to discuss their careers, the potential cross over with film production and practical tips for a successful and fulfilling career.Join the community: http://www.thehonestfilmmaker.co.uk

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