Alec Asten in Connecticut: Filmmaker, VP of CT Film & TV Alliance & AI Creator

From stop-motion toy dinosaur re-enactments to sweeping helicopter action sequences, award-winning filmmaker Alec Asten is here to talk about how he ended up (back) in Connecticut, how he once made a black-and-white prison break film with no less than 17 live rats, and why he thinks AI can be a tool to help creators without access to big budgets. We’ll see if he can convince us!Alec’s production company is Firesite Films, where he has been creating award winning videos for over thirty years. He’s also the Vice President of the Connecticut Film & Television Alliance.   (00:48) – Part 1 – Where in Connecticut and Why in Connecticut?(25:00) – Part 2 – Who are you and What are you working on now?(51:28) – Part 3 – Full of Surprises (fun facts about our guest)Guess the DAILY CONSTITUTIONAL TRIVIA QUESTION (it’s in the episode!) and get a shout-out on one of our future episodes: https://georgiainconnecticut.substack.com/p/alec-asten-filmmaker-vp-of-ct-film/commentsConnect with Alec Asten:http://www.firesitefilms.com/  “Georgia in Connecticut” is on these podcast platforms:Substack: https://georgiainconnecticut.substack.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/georgia-in-connecticut/id1896845286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ponH9xWQqEDIqjOuG1J?si=7be49eb6862f4aa2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Georjiffy/podcastsPocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/georgia-in-connecticut/f816a160-3de8-013f-8300-0231fad2d2b9Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1896845286/georgia-in-connecticutInterested in becoming a Sponsor? Let’s talk: https://georgiareed.com/contact/ More About Georgia Reed: https://georgiareed.com/ Also, please join me on my Substack page: https://georgiainconnecticut.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgiainconnecticut.substack.com