<p>In today’s episode, we sit down with Xavier Collins, co-founder of Wonder Studios — the London-based AI film studio backed by Blackbird, LocalGlobe, and angels from OpenAI and DeepMind.Xavier shares Wonder’s mission to become the Pixar of the AI age, democratizing Hollywood-grade production and sparking a global wave of creativity. From supercharging storytelling and navigating venture capital, to blending software with traditional filmmaking and building a 21st-century studio culture, Xavier offers a rare inside look at the future of film.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>How Wonder Studios is bridging Hollywood tradition with AI innovation</li></ul><ul><li>The bet on AI as a creative explosion, not a replacement</li><li>Convincing VCs a studio can be venture-scale</li><li>Unlocking Hollywood-grade production for creators worldwide</li><li>The role of culture, talent, and new creative roles in building a modern studio</li></ul><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the AI Gold Rush</p><p>00:19 Meet Xavier Collins of Wonder Studios</p><p>00:42 The Future of Storytelling with AI</p><p>01:02 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Film Studios</p><p>01:34 Building a Unicorn: Culture and Vision</p><p>01:51 Audience Engagement and Subscription Drive</p><p>02:30 Deep Dive into Wonder Studios&#39; Vision</p><p>03:41 The AI Gold Rush Analogy</p><p>06:33 Democratizing Hollywood-Grade Production</p><p>08:36 VC Skepticism and Conviction</p><p>12:11 The Agency Model and Beyond</p><p>13:44 Notion Ad</p><p>18:39 Lowering Barriers to Hollywood-Grade Animation</p><p>21:20 Personal Journey and Creative Collaboration</p><p>26:19 The AI Video Landscape</p><p>29:40 Advice for Creatives in the Age of AI</p><p>32:23 Leveraging Technology in Filmmaking</p><p>34:36 Challenges and Opportunities in Scriptwriting</p><p>36:32 Impact of AI on the Filmmaking Economy</p><p>40:00 Building a 21st Century Studio</p><p>42:42 Team Structure and Culture</p><p>54:24 Future Goals and Vision<br></p>