I caught up with Evan Shapiro for our second Bypass Hollywood interview and the timing felt right. A lot has shifted since the last time we talked, and Evan is one of the few people in this business who will say what he actually thinks, even when it makes people uncomfortable. He’s funny, blunt, and weirdly optimistic in a way […]
I sat down virtually with filmmaker Emanuele Riccetti after seeing his latest AI-driven short “Vessel” on LinkedIn. I already knew his work, but this one hit different. The storytelling, the shot choices, the emotional build. If he never mentioned AI, I would have assumed he shot it on a RED or on celluloid film. We ended up talking about craft, […]
I’ve been around this industry long enough to see the landscape flip upside down. And right now if you’re a graphic novelist, filmmaker, animator, or unscripted TV producer this is the most wide-open moment you will ever get. You don’t need a gatekeeper. You don’t need representation. You don’t need anyone’s permission. You can make your thing and take it […]