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.

I truly believe that what sets us apart as AI filmmakers is a mastery of storytelling and film language. Since many of you have expressed interest in a course on these fundamentals, I wanted to give you a 'first look' at what I can teach you. If there's enough interest in this content, I’ll move forward with developing a full course for the community. Let me know what you think!

As seen on my LinkedIn feed today, vetted for you 👍 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neo-hiring-videoeditor-share-7480928868183404546-Eprk/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAABL6UoB-5StahmOHzZWGDUu3lmCPQPKtYA https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4398869153/ https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4435765893/ https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4430554962/ https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4432291253/

In the last two weeks: three luxury AI video offers at $10K+ each, an international consultancy role, and award-winning filmmakers joining the directory. The opportunities are real — and growing. Two quick videos: ▶️ Video 1 — The proof: where this is heading and why now matters. ▶️ Video 2 — Meet Scout: the feature that brings the work to you, plus how to make sure you're the one it finds. Watch both, then go complete your profile and get found.

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