Can AI really replace filmmakers? In this interview, I speak with Vicent Llopis, Executive Creative Director at UNSHOT, an AI-focused production company based in Los Angeles.

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in advertising and filmmaking, Vicent shares how AI is transforming commercial production, hybrid filmmaking, and vertical micro dramas.

In this conversation, we discuss: • Why AI should be viewed as a creative partner, not a replacement for filmmakers

• The biggest differences between AI commercials and AI micro dramas

• How professional filmmakers use AI differently from beginners

• Why storytelling and creativity still matter more than prompts

• The future of hybrid production and AI-powered filmmaking

• How AI could expand new genres for vertical dramas Whether you’re a filmmaker, screenwriter, AI creator, or interested in the future of entertainment, this conversation offers practical insights into where the industry is heading.

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