Mostro AI for 1stAveMachine AI Roster
Directors / Artists
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Martin Haerlin
Martin Haerlin has been a commercial director since 2007 and has worked with brands such as Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. Recently, he has been intensely exploring how artificial intelligence is changing the process of filmmaking. His goal from the beginning has been to create AI films that are as realistic as possible, with a strong focus on storytelling.
In early June, one of his AI films was shared millions of times. Recently, he had an interview with Time Magazine about the future of AI filmmaking. Co-Directs with Hauke Hilberg.
Quinn Halleck
Quinn is a filmmaker skilled in both narrative and documentary genres. He received mentorship from director/producer Michael Bay, known for his work in films like "Armageddon," "Transformers," and "Pearl Harbor." Since his association with Bay, Quinn has ventured into producing documentary shows alongside notable figures such as Mark Wahlberg, DJ Khaled, and Jeremy Irons.
As a young 26 year old guy, he shot documentaries and commercials around the world, and it’s looking to do more commercial work using AI. He has an informal representation with a Tool production company in LA. Quinn was invited to speak at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to discuss his latest film, "./sigma_001," and the transformative impact of AI on the landscape of Hollywood filmmaking.
Kyle Vorbach
Kyle’s career in film and TV began after a battle with cancer, that showed him life’s too short to NOT spend it doing what he loves. He’s since worked tirelessly, making high-impact, high-concept films, using music, comedy, and technology to bend genres and push boundaries. His most recent short film, Somewhere In Between, premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival and his most recent documentary, How I Faked My Life With AI, screened at the 2023 CogX Festival and even made international news.
Aside from his own films, Kyle has worked as writer, director, and creator, making content from IMDB’s comedy series UnMade, to videos for the Jonas Brothers, to editing a feature documentary he also co-produced. His unique cinematic amassed millions of views online, and his comedy work has been featured on Vulture, HuffPo, CollegeHumor, and more.
Jeff Synthesized
Raised in the UK and LA-based Director. Jeff’s done lots of live action films and commercials, and wants to rebrand himself as an AI Director.
Constantly creating groundbreaking AI-generated content and visual effects. He brands his content under the label NeoCinema AI Productions. Jeff has leveraged a wide variety of generative AI tools to make compelling concept trailers and short films.
He is in direct contact with Pika Labs and Runway ML with access to beta testing of the newer AI tools
Adam Casselbrant
Adam is based in Sweden. In his early years, Adam cultivated a keen interest in filmmaking, directing his own short films and earning nominations at the Stockholm Junior Film Festival twice. In 2017, he founded his own company, POAC, where he specialized in creating commercials for smaller businesses, catering to their social media and website needs. Concurrently, he pursued his passion for film by attending a film high school in Sweden.
In 2022, he enrolled in a motion graphics course to further refine his expertise. The following year, 2023, he delved passionately into the realm of AI filmmaking, immersing himself in the creation of films using artificial intelligence. Throughout this period, he crafted several remarkable AI films, among them a standout piece entitled "Echoes of Chernobyl," which garnered significant attention during an AI course.
Thomas Trail
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, spent most of my youth in Jakarta, Indonesia, and eventually landed in Los Angeles. Directed over 70 music videos, commercials branded media and one feature film, Current member of the DGA and also work as a cinematographer and in post production, specializing in broadcast animation, VFX. AI NFT artist.
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Mauricio Tonon
Experimentalist - AI - 3d - Motion - Digital Designer. Brazilian award-winning designer lives in Barcelona. Partners with Luigi Tedesco (Argentina) for sound design and editing.
Matthieu Grambert
Talented AI Curator Matthieu Grambert. Matthieu is using different machine learning algorithms to create his digital artworks. Some of his work has been featured on New York City’s first-ever AI Fashion Week and Milano Fashion Film festival. Matthieu calls himself as a ‘storyteller’ since his AI images are very realistic. Not really looking for representation but open to freelance jobs depending on projects.
Aminah Folli
22-year-old passionate filmmaker and photographer from Turkey.
Alex Petrascu (Max AI)
Digital creator Rumania - Creative AI Expert - Exploring #ai and sharing prompts - I design and build apps - Music Producer
Joe Ata
Based in Lebannon Beirut. Very visual and works in a variety of styles. Freelance editor today.
