DMF Episode 336 — Brent Lindstrom: The Truth About AI in Filmmaking, Editing & Creative Storytelling

About this episode

In this episode, Justin Younts interviews Brent Lindstrom about the impact of AI on filmmaking and the importance of human creativity in storytelling.

Welcome to The DMF — Discovering Meaning in Film and Acting. I’m Justin Younts, and in this episode I continue my conversation with filmmaker, producer, and author Brent Lindstrom as we explore the intersection of filmmaking, technology, and creative storytelling. We dive into the real challenges filmmakers face during the editing process. Brent shares his experience spending hours editing every second of his short film while dealing with an unreliable computer that constantly crashed. After struggling through that process, he eventually built a powerful editing machine that transformed the way he works and dramatically improved his workflow. Our conversation also explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking . While AI tools can streamline certain tasks and assist with production, Brent emphasizes that technology should enhance creativity — not replace it . The craft of storytelling, directing actors, and building meaningful narratives still depends on human insight and artistic vision. In this episode we discuss: • The realities of film editing and post-production • How technology is changing filmmaking workflows • The benefits and risks of AI in film…

People in this episode

Host: Justin Younts

Guest: Brent Lindstrom

Topics covered

• AI in filmmaking
• film editing
• creative storytelling
• technology in film
• workflow improvement
• character development
• feedback in storytelling

Keywords

• filmmaking
• editing process
• artificial intelligence
• creative workflow
• storytelling
• film production
• character development
• post-production

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