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Hollywood Valley
by Alvaro de la Cruz
Technology has always changed entertainment. From sound, to television, to streaming, to AI. Hollywood Valley is a podcast exploring how technology is reshaping film, media, storytelling, and creativity. Through conversations with filmmakers, founders, creatives, and others working across entertainment and technology, we discuss the ideas, tools, and shifts shaping the industry's future.
Episodes
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#008 Surviving AI as a Filmmaker | Jose Ho-Guanipa
In this episode, we discuss: Jose’s path from skate videos to commercial directing Why music videos launched so many great filmmakers Building a directing career after film school The importance of curating your portfolio The business side of filmmaking Why directors should diversify their income...
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#007 Getting Indie Films on the Shelf | Nick Isaak
Nick’s path from MGM into digital distribution and film sales What it was like working at MGM during the rise of digital platforms The evolution of iTunes, VOD, and digital movie ownership Lessons from Microsoft, Amazon, and Gravitas Ventures How independent films actually get distributed today…
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#006 Entrepreneurs Need to Be Delusional | Brandon Kleinman
Brandon’s early experience at Disney as an Imagineer Why entrepreneurs sometimes need to be delusional Building Laurel & Wolf and Showroom Finding opportunity in overlooked industries How AI is changing construction businesses The idea behind Plan Monster Cold outreach, sales, and getting…
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#005 From Animation to AI Filmmaking | Ian Wasseluk
Ian’s start at Cartoon Network and working on The Powerpuff Girls The transition from traditional animation to digital workflows Similarities between the adoption of digital animation and AI filmmaking How Ian got started working with AI tools and filmmakers AI filmmaking, prompt engineering, and...
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#004 Building the Future of Unscripted Development | Adam Wilkenfeld
Adam’s transition from CNN to unscripted television What makes a strong unscripted pitch How producers discover new projects and talent Why YouTube is changing the future of unscripted content The challenges creators face getting ideas in front of decision-makers How Showrilly helps creators and...
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#003 How AI Is Changing VFX | Victor Rivas
• Victor Rivas’ journey into visual effects and filmmaking • Working on projects connected to major blockbuster films • The challenges of building a VFX company in Puerto Rico • Why pre-production matters so much in VFX • How AI is changing visual effects workflows • Why AI should be viewed as a...
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#002 Building Better AI Visuals for Creators | Colton Soref
Colton’s background in commercial production and documentary storytelling Building Open Canva and simplifying AI creative workflows How AI is changing filmmaking and visual storytelling AI in pre-production, treatments, and creative planning Authenticity and storytelling in an AI-driven world...
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#001 What's Data Actually Good For? | Tim Shea
In the first episode of Hollywood Valley, Alvaro de la Cruz sits down with Tim Shea, founder of Latticework Insights, to discuss AI, entertainment, audience behavior, and the growing gap between what these tools promise and what they can actually deliver today. The conversation explores the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Technology has always changed entertainment. From sound, to television, to streaming, to AI. Hollywood Valley is a podcast exploring how technology is reshaping film, media, storytelling, and creativity. Through conversations with filmmakers, founders, creatives, and others working across entertainment and technology, we discuss the ideas, tools, and shifts shaping the industry's future.
HOSTED BY
Alvaro de la Cruz
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Technology has always changed entertainment. From sound, to television, to streaming, to AI. Hollywood Valley is a podcast exploring how technology is reshaping film, media, storytelling, and creativity. Through conversations with filmmakers, founders, creatives, and others working across...
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Hollywood Valley is created and hosted by Alvaro de la Cruz.
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