Up to now, the directory has been about getting you found. Today that changes. We just launched Scout — a service where studios, agencies, and brands tell us what they're making, and we hand them a vetted shortlist of AI filmmakers matched to the job. In plain terms: real companies with real budgets are coming to AIFD to hire — and we're the ones deciding who gets put in front of them. Two things I want to be straight with you about up front: You're always first. When a brief comes in, I look at the directory before anywhere else — and members get first shot, every time. If there's ever a gap I can't fill from our community, I'll source outside it and then bring that person onto the directory — so the network only gets stronger, and being a member always puts you ahead of the line, never behind it. I don't take a cut of your work. Scout is paid for by the employers, for the curation and vetting I do. When I connect you, you deal with the client directly, you set your rate, and you keep 100% of it. I'm not a middleman skimming your fee — I'm the person getting you in the room. What this means for you This is a new pipeline of paid work flowing straight through AIFD. The honest part: I can only recommend people whose profiles show they can deliver. When a studio hands me a brief, I pull from filmmakers whose niche is clear, whose reel is strong, and whose work I can vouch for. The sharper your profile, the more likely you land on that shortlist. So depending on where you're at: - Not on the directory yet? You can't be matched to work you're invisible to. Get listed — that's step one. - On a free or half-finished profile? Complete it and level up. Pro unlocks the features that make you shortlist-ready — richer profile, more samples, the niche content that wins contracts. - Already Pro? Make sure your niche, reel, and best samples are dialed in. You're in the pool — help me put you forward with confidence. This isn't pay-to-play. It's quality-to-play. The bar is simply whether your profile proves you can do the work — and that's the same thing that gets you hired anyway.

Spot a cool video or article about promising new tech, or something that totally changes the game for workflows, speed, or costs? Drop the link or details below, and let’s talk about it!

I want to put together a list of the best AI video courses for our group — and see if I can lock in some discounts for you. What are you taking? What do you love? - Which AI video creation courses are you currently taking or have you completed? - How would you rate them out of 5 stars, and would you recommend them? - What did you find most valuable about these courses? - Are there any other courses on your wishlist? Please leave your thoughts in the comments. (Note: To keep this completely objective, kindly avoid posting any affiliate links.)

Have you used it? Luma Ray is still an AI video generator, but it stands out for cinematic realism, smoother motion, and stronger creative control. Its Ray line focuses on fast, high-quality generation from text and images, with controls like multi-keyframe direction, video modification, and reframing. That makes it feel more like a production workflow tool than a simple prompt-to-video generator. For creators, it is especially useful when you want: - More cinematic-looking outputs. - Better continuity and shot control. - Fast iteration on short clips. Its main difference is workflow and output style, not a totally separate use case. It competes in the same space as other leading AI video models, but leans toward cinematic realism and more controlled shot creation. If your goal is polished, realistic-looking clips with good motion and enough control to shape the shot, Luma Ray is one of the more distinct options. For broader ecosystem features or heavier editing, other platforms may fit better.

🚀 Big announcement: It’s finally done! Well… unless you find bugs or tweaks, which is very possible 😅 — so consider this the first version and please let me know if you run into anything. After days of going back and forth between Claude, GoHighLevel (an amazing CRM platform with its own AI — let me know if you want my affiliate link 😉), and lots of testing… the AIFD Profile Audit AI Agent is live! This AI agent will analyze your AI Filmmakers Directory profile and give you specific recommendations on how to improve it — so more potential clients (and AI search engines) can discover you when they’re looking for someone with your skills. I’ll be updating the Classroom module shortly, but you can already try it here: https://aifilmmakersdirectory.com/pages/audit-your-profile You’ll need a Pro profile (formerly Premium / Spotlight) to get the JSon code to work for you. Give it a try, improve your profile, and let’s make sure the right people can find you. 🚀