Dave Clark is a filmmaker and creative force who's directed commercials for major brands along with multiple narrative films, including his 2019 feature, 'After She Wakes.'
Dave recently released a must-watch short film called ‘Another’ which is not only terrifying and beautifully made, but a great example of blending AI with live action filmmaking.
This film exemplifies Dave's significant contribution to the AI filmmaking landscape, showcasing how AI should not replace humans or any facets of the filmmaking process. Instead, it can serve as an incredible creative tool, adding unique and exciting dimensions to the work. Dave has been a pioneer in the AI filmmaking conversation, demonstrating what accessible AI tools like Midjourney, Magnific, and Runway are capable of when combined with a skilled and discerning eye for cinema. His understanding of cinema and filmmaking has seriously enabled him to get really incredible results.
Obviously, in the context of filmmaking, AI is a hotly debated topic of controversy, but regardless of whatever side of the fence you’re on, I’d encourage you to listen to this episode. Dave is a very legit, honest to goodness filmmaker first who loves the entire process from being on set, to working with actors, to picking lenses, all of it, and he champions a future where AI is just another tool in the toolbelt and not a replacement for anyone. Dave was also recently brought in by SAG to deliver a presentation on AI and filmmaking to over 1,000 Screen Actors Guild Members.
In this episode Dave get into the practical applications of AI in previsualization and post-production, and its ability to bring high-quality VFX within the reach of indie filmmakers. He stresses the importance of balancing AI tools with traditional filmmaking techniques, ensuring the human touch remains central in storytelling and cinematic aesthetics.
Dave also shares his process for creating ‘Another’ his short film that integrates AI with live action and together we explore how AI can act as a creative partner, offering fresh insights and accelerating the writing and development phase without overriding the unique voice of the writer.
Overall Dave provides valuable insights into how filmmakers can navigate this new landscape, using AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, their creative processes.
Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Dave Clark:
AI Projects:
AI Tools Discussed:
THE OFFERING Director, Oliver Park on The Study of Fear [Episode 101]
EPISODE 100: SMILE Director, Parker Finn
Podcast Storyteller Extraordinaire, Mark Ramsey [Bonus]
SISSY Directors, Kane Senes & Hannah Barlow [Episode 99]
SALOUM Director, Jean Luc Herbulot [Episode 98]
THE LONELIEST BOY IN THE WORLD Director & Cast, Martin Owen, Hero Fiennes Tiffin & Max [Episode 97]
THE ACCURSED Director, Kevin Lewis [Episode 96]
DEADSTREAM Writers/Directors, Vanessa and Joseph Winter [Episode 95]
DEVIL’S WORKSHOP Writer/Director Chris von Hoffman [Episode 94]
WHEN THE SCREAMING STARTS Writer/Director Duo, Ed Hartland & Conor Boru [Episode 93]
PUSSYCAKE Director, Pablo Parés [Episode 92]
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL’s Alex Brightman [Bonus]
The Adams Family; Makers of HELLBENDER and THE DEEPER YOU DIG [Episode 91]
YELLOW VEIL on Producing Boundary-Breaking Indie Horror [Episode 90]
Season 3 Return
Prolific Producer, DJ Dodd [Episode 89]
SEE FOR ME Director, Randall Okita [Episode 88]
WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW Writer, Director & Actor, Jim Cummings [Episode 87]
FRIED BARRY Director, Ryan Kruger [Episode 86]
1922 and RATTLESNAKE Director, Zak Hilditch [Episode 85]
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