Michael Evans
Creatorwood
We help storytellers make movies with AI and build six-figure businesses selling films directly to viewers. We specifically focus on helping authors, writers, and other storytellers with no prior experience turn their ideas into six-figure movies, shows, animations, and more using just a laptop. Your host is Michael Evans. He has published 12 sci-fi novels, helped authors make $1 million+/year in memberships, and even worked on the Strategy Team for MrBeast. You can read Creatorwood, the free book all about how to build a business making movies with AI: https://blog.creatorwood.tv/subscribe An...
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
How He Made a Romance Vertical with AI for $100 Per Episode 09.07.2026 41:23
Vertical dramas are changing the future of filmmaking—and AI is making them more accessible than ever. In this episode of The Director's Commentary, we sit down with AI director Paulo to break down how he adapted the novel January's Cowboy Slade by Eve...
How He Made an Epic Sci-fi Film Trailer with AI 07.07.2026 50:27
Making trailers used to cost tens of thousands of dollars. Now with AI, you can do it for a fraction of the cost. Learn how one of our AI Directors on the VIP Production Team from Creatorwood made this epic sci-fi trailer for The Answer. Join Movie Mach...
An Introduction to AI Filmmaking for Writers 19.05.2026 1:24:02
With AI, you don't need to be a filmmaker, have millions of dollars, or a gatekeeper's approval, to bring your story to life. In today's workshop Sashv Dave, co-founder of Creatorwood, will teach you the AI filmmaking workflow on how to turn your story...
The Ultimate Tutorial to Making Your First AI Movie Scene 19.05.2026 1:25:55
Welcome to week 2 of Movie Machine Madness where Sashv Dave, co-founder of Creatorwood, and Mia Salsi, Creative Director at Creatorwood, share step-by-step how to make your first scene with the Movie Machine. Want to join the Movie Machine Madness comp...
What Fruit Love Island Means for AI Filmmakers 19.05.2026 8:04
Fruit Love Island got banned from TikTok after gaining 3 million followers. Here's what it means for AI Filmmakers...Join Movie Machine 2.0: https://www.creatorwood.tv/ ( https://www.creatorwood.tv/ )Chat with our VIP Production Team about turning your...
Beyond the Book 19.05.2026 6:23:41
Beyond the Book by Michael Evans is a 100-idea toolkit for indie fiction authors who want to build businesses around their stories — not just sell books. Through examples like a $3M/year horror letter subscription and a viral bookish cocktail brand, Ev...
Why the Smartest Authors Don't Rely on Book Sales 04.05.2026 1:30:12
Michael walks through 25 of his 100 ideas for authors who want to make money beyond just selling books. Drawing from his time at Mr. Beast and his CreatorWood platform, he covers things like Kickstarters, merch, fan communities, AI movies, and story le...
The Foundations of a Rick Creative Life 04.05.2026 52:45
What if the secret to unlocking your creativity isn't about working harder, but doing just one thing? In this episode, I sit down with Peter Dudley — engineer turned writer, fundraiser, and life coach — who shares a surprisingly simple framework that c...
5 Rules of AI Filmmaking in 2026 04.05.2026 8:04
An introduction to the five core rules of AI filmmaking — embracing randomness, experimenting often, maintaining consistency through start frames, working with the technology rather than against it, and letting post-production work its magic. Join the ...
How She Made a Sci-fi Film with AI for Less Than $1,000 04.05.2026 1:05:53
Go behind the scenes of the AI short film Saturn’s Rings with director Mia Salsi as she reveals how the entire film was created using the Movie Machine for just $600. Watch Saturn's Rings here: https://youtu.be/NZqkz6Trylg?si=P5fpeBh_C_49kyIO Join the ...
Hollywood Gets This Wrong Here's What Actually Keeps Viewers Watching 04.05.2026 1:06:55
A deep-dive presentation on viewer retention in AI filmmaking — covering how screen size, viewing context, and story pacing determine whether audiences finish your film, and how to test and validate your story with real viewers before committing to a f...
How to Create Beautiful Charaters in AI Movies 04.05.2026 55:14
In this session, Michael from Creatorwood explores the shift from human to AI actors, emphasizing that audience connection is the engine for sustainable storytelling. Whether a character is human or synthetic, "fandom lives and dies by characters"—not ...
The State of AI Filmmaking in 2026 04.05.2026 12:34
AI filmmaking is here — but it works differently than you think. In this video, we break down how AI video models actually work, why experimentation beats perfectionism, and how to work with the technology instead of against it. Whether you're ready to...
How I Brainstorm Hit Film Ideas with AI 18.02.2026 1:14:41
Michael, a former strategist at MrBeast and a sci-fi author, breaks down the art of ideation and market analysis for the new era of AI filmmaking. The core message is that "the idea is the ceiling"; no matter how good the production, a story's potentia...
5 Steps to Write a Viral Vertical Film 18.02.2026 23:26
Micro dramas are a $10B industry—but most lose money because the story misses the mark. In this episode, Michael Evans (CEO of Creatorwood) reveals how to write viral vertical films that hook viewers in 90 seconds and keep them paying. Learn the three ...
How to Profit from the $10+ Billion Vertical Film Boom 04.02.2026 15:51
Michael explores the booming vertical film industry, highlighted by P&G’s entry into mobile-first entertainment. The CEO of Creatorwood explains how their AI platform allows users to produce and monetize 9:16 shows for a fraction of traditional costs. ...
Why Going Beyond the Book is The Future of Storytelling 02.02.2026 43:15
In this episode, Michael and Ross explore the "reader-first" approach to creativity. Ross shares his journey from photography to fiction, highlighting a bold experiment where he validated his novel through Amazon pre-orders before finishing the manuscr...
The 1 Metric That Determines if Your Movie Will Be a Hit 21.01.2026 50:55
This episode features a thoughtful conversation with an experienced author reflecting on his journey through the creative process. Speaking calmly and candidly, he shares how structured guidance and step-by-step support helped transform his ideas into ...
How to Avoid the #1 Mistake People Make with AI Filmmaking 14.01.2026 15:36
In this episode, we reveal the biggest mistake creators make in AI filmmaking and how to avoid it when using Creatorwood’s Move Machine. Learn why character, voice, and world consistency matter, and how one small misstep can lead to major frustration. ...
How to Go From Beginner to AI Filmmaking Expert in 30 Days 05.01.2026 50:54
This podcast episode provides a deep dive into the art of AI filmmaking with Creatorwood's creative director, Mia. She discusses her journey and shares expert advice on using the "Movie Machine" tool, which transforms written stories into films. The co...
How to Find $1+ Million Ideas 05.01.2026 20:26
Do you really have a million-dollar movie idea? Today, I'll share how AI is removing Hollywood gatekeepers and empowering creators to test, validate, and market films faster and cheaper than ever. Join the Six-Figure Film Accelerator and learn how to b...
Writing For Joy in the Age of AI 21.12.2025 53:40
Alexandra shares the inspiration behind her free online book club, a supportive community for writers to hold each other accountable and celebrate the creative process. The club offers a "silent writing" space where members can work on their projects a...
10 Steps from Story to $100k+ Film with AI 14.12.2025 29:45
10,000+ people will make a living from AI films by 2030. This is the playbook on how to go from zero to $100k+ AI film business in 10 (not so simple but comprehensive) steps. Read the Creatorwood book, all about building a movie business with AI, for f...
How the World's First AI Publisher Creates Great Stories 11.12.2025 48:45
A deep dive into how authors can use AI to enhance storytelling, streamline publishing, and expand their books into new formats while keeping humans creatively in control. RESOURCES FROM PODCAST: Brave New Bookshelf Podcast: https://bravenewbookshelf.c...
Translating Your Book with AI + Humans 11.12.2025 42:10
In this episode, I sit down with translator and publisher Maxwell Zachs to unpack how authors can use AI plus human review to translate their books into languages like German, French, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, and more—at a fraction of traditional cos...
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