In this episode of the Practical AI podcast, Daniel Whitenack interviews Sami Arpa, CEO and co-founder of Largo.ai, about the evolution and application of AI in the film industry. Sami discusses how AI is used in various stages of filmmaking, from development and pre-production to post-production and distribution, highlighting its impact on content analysis, casting, and financial predictions. He explains how Largo.ai uses AI to provide insights into content, predict financial success, and simulate focus groups, emphasizing the importance of AI in leveling the playing field for smaller production companies. The conversation also explores the challenges of data acquisition, the potential for AI to augment creativity, and the future of AI in filmmaking, including the reduction of production budgets and the increase in content creation.
