The Alan Smithee Round Table: (“Winners & Losers in Tech & AI”)

Hey everyone, welcome to the Alan Smithee Podcast! The gang wrapped up their fourth season with an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of the film and post-production industries, particularly in light of recent advancements in tech, software updates, and the economic challenges facing us all. And as always, there are some really cool things to get excited about! Show notes:Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This a Decade Ago’: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/television-academy-post-production-tax-credit-nick-schultz-1236742365/?brid=YWdncwFmYWtlZHVtbXkxNmJ5dGVz&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e231_tv2_tp1_a1demonzwuzsgrEntertainment Commission Scrapped in Nashville Mayor's Proposed Budget: https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/entertainment-commission-scrapped-budget/article_ae4d509f-470f-401f-a252-2d757d805919.htmlAI On the Lot happenedhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gareth-edwards-excited-ai-filmmaking-1236608376/Amazon announced 3 AI created animation films using their AI tool. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/amazon-orders-three-animated-series-generative-ai-1236606219/https://www.fastcompany.com/91549877/animation-using-ai-jorge-r-gutierrez-book-of-life-amazon-mgm-studios-genai-creators-fundhttps://pasqualepillitteri.it/en/news/3965/amazon-prime-video-ai-animated-seriesOne Cool Thing:Katie- music video Time Machine https://youtube.com/shorts/u5pVLODN5z4?si=SFG6QkmesO0d65yZhttps://unnecessaryinventions.com/Michael- Bitfocus Companion + Streamdeck or similar - automate all of the things. https://bitfocus.io/Scott- https://raindrop.io (finally a bookmark manager I love!)