Spielberg, Tarantino, Guy Pearce, and the coming AI revolution with Andy Hunt

Join us for an information packed and hilarious conversation with Andy Hunt, a filmmaker whose career spans reality TV, independent films, digital projects, and teaching film production. In this episode, Andy shares his journey, experiences, and forward-thinking views on the future of filmmaking.

Andy Hunt, most known for his work on “The Infernal Machine” starring Guy Pearce, Jeremy Davies, Alice Eve, and Alex Pettyfer, shares his unforgettable encounters with Hollywood legends, the impact of AI on creativity, and the evolution of film technology and where the craft is headed.

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Key Highlights:

• Reality TV Fame: Andy recounts his time on Steven Spielberg’s reality TV show “On the Lot,” where he competed against other aspiring filmmakers and received invaluable feedback from industry giants.
• Tarantino Encounter: Hear about Andy’s unforgettable meeting with Quentin Tarantino and the lesson he learned from it.
• Working with Guy Pearce: Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from “The Infernal Machine,” including a heartfelt moment involving a special message for a crew member.
• Tech and Filmmaking: Andy discusses the dramatic shift from traditional film to digital, the rise of AI in the industry, and what this means for future filmmakers.
• Power Dynamics: An exploration of how actors and creatives now wield more power than ever in Hollywood, and what this means for the industry.
• Future of Filmmaking: Andy’s views on the future of the film industry, including the role of AI and new technologies, and how filmmakers can adapt and thrive.

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Thoughts on AI
6:11 - Teaching Filmmaking
12:08 - "On the Lot" Reality TV Experience
32:14 - Making "The Infernal Machine"
47:31 - The State of the Current Industry
51:05 - Tips and Habits for Success
59:45 - Hot Take on What People Think
1:10:53 - Aliens and other Conspiracies