What happens when AI meets Hollywood? In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard talk with Keith Chan, former Uber engineer, AI filmmaker, and founder of Soulscape, to explore bold new visions for storytelling. From AI-generated movies to 48-hour film hackathons, this conversation delves into the opportunities, concerns, and big questions surrounding AI in the creative industries. Is AI democratizing filmmaking… or destroying it? And what will happen to human creativity when anyone can make a movie in hours? Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome + Intro 01:24 — Introducing Keith Zhang 03:18 — AI opens the door to new creators 04:33 — Coca-Cola AI Advertising Controversy 06:16 — AI Why it feels different 08:23 — The moment that changed everything 12:30 — From experiments to missions 15:03 — The big debate: Work disruption 17:01 — What is SoulScape? 19:41 — Will AI movies replace Hollywood? 25:09 — Inside SoulScape 2026 26:30 — Hollywood is paying attention 28:05 — Who are the creators? 29:33 — How AI movies are made 32:05 — AI is advancing rapidly 32:59 — Why a nonprofit? 35:52 — Soul Over Slop 36:11 — Why San Francisco? 38:27 — What you can expect from SoulScape 2026 Key takeaways • AI is lowering the barrier to entry into filmmaking. • The biggest tension is creative empowerment and job destruction. • We are in the midst of a disruption in which AI is visibly and rapidly evolving. • The future could be AI + human storytelling, not replacement. • The audience ultimately decides what is successful. Notable quotes: “AI is creating creative equity.” “Don’t lose your humanity in the age of AI.” “It’s not the visuals, it’s the stories that matter.” “Every three months there’s a leap in quality, and every six months there’s a generational leap.” Connect with us Claudine Wong: Instagram & Facebook: ClaudineWongKTVU TikTok: ClaudineKTVU YouTube: ClaudineWong Lisa Bernard: Instagram: @DemystifyAI
