Our Mission Statement
“To help filmmakers understand, test, and use AI tools thoughtfully - without losing sight of storytelling, ethics, or creativity.”
Guided by Directors, Aided by Machines.
That’s what GDAM stands for, and it’s the heart of this newsletter.
We believe filmmaking is still, and always will be, a filmmaker’s craft - enriched by new tools, never replaced by them. AI is reshaping the process at every stage: from research and scripting to visuals, sound, and distribution. Our mission is to help filmmakers understand, test, and use these tools thoughtfully - without losing sight of storytelling, ethics, or creativity.
Each week, Guided by Directors, Aided by Machines brings you:
📰 The latest news shaping the film industry when it comes to AI.
🛠 A curated roundup of product updates worth knowing.
🎟 Upcoming AI festival deadlines to keep your calendar on track.
🎥 A “video of the week” showcasing what filmmakers are already achieving with AI.
Think of it as a reflective, credible digest for directors and small teams who want to stay informed, not overwhelmed.
GDAM is here to cut through hype and noise, grounding AI in the lived realities of independent filmmaking.