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December 18, 2024
Full Short Film Stack for Under $25 a Month
Three tools, one coherent workflow, under $25 a month. This issue maps the 2026 solo creator AI video stack, what each tool earns its slot for, and how to route each job correctly.
December 11, 2024
Kling 3.0 Multi-Shot Storyboard Tool for Filmmakers
Kling 3.0's multi-shot mode generates six connected shots in one pass. This issue shows how to use it to pre-visualize a full scene before committing to production.
December 4, 2024
Sora Is Dead. Here's What to Use Instead.
OpenAI shut Sora down in April 2026. If your workflow depended on it, this is the practical migration guide. Three tools that cover everything Sora did, mapped to the exact jobs it handled.
November 27, 2024
The A24 Google Deal and What It Means for Indie Filmmakers
Google DeepMind is building AI tools inside A24's productions to preserve creative control. This issue unpacks what that signals for independent filmmakers and how to position now.
November 20, 2024
You're Prompting AI Video Wrong. Here's the Fix
Veo wants structured scene data. Runway wants shot design. Kling wants multi-shot choreography. This issue maps the right prompting language to the right model.
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Sora Is Dead. Here's What to Use Instead
My no-panic guide to replacing Sora in your workflow, tool by tool, job by job, without rebuilding everything from scratch.
Vani, 13 May 2025
Veo 3.1 Native Audio Changes Your Editing Stack
My step-by-step breakdown of how to rebuild your post-production workflow now that video and synchronized sound arrive in the same generation pass.
Vani, 13 May 2025
Character Consistency Fix for AI Filmmakers
My tested breakdown of Runway Gen-4.5's image-to-video anchor method — the reference image setup, the exact workflow, and the three situations where it still falls apart.
Vani, 13 May 2025
Full Short Film Stack for Under $25 a Month
My breakdown of the 2026 solo creator stack: three tools, what each one earns its slot for, and the routing logic that keeps the budget under control.
Vani, 13 May 2025
The A24 Google Deal and What It Means for Indie Filmmakers
My read on what happens when the world's most credible indie studio invites an AI lab into its productions, and what solo creators should be doing about it right now.
Vani, 13 May 2025
Kling 3.0 Multi-Shot Storyboard Tool for Filmmakers
My tested workflow for using Kling's six-shot generation mode to pre-visualize an entire scene, same character, same world, consistent palette, before a single production decision is locked.
Vani, 13 May 2025
You're Prompting AI Video Wrong. Here's the Fix
My model-by-model breakdown of what Veo, Runway, and Kling actually respond to, and why the same prompt that works in one tool produces garbage in the other two.
Vani, 13 May 2025
YouTube AI Content Disclosure Rules 2026 for Creators
My plain-English breakdown of what triggers YouTube's disclosure requirement, what does not, and how to build compliance into your workflow before the platform builds it for you.
Vani, 13 May 2025
AI B-Roll to Fill Footage Gaps Without Reshooting
My tested workflow for using Runway Aleph 2.0 to relight, reframe, and re-weather footage you already have, finishing the video without going back on location.
Vani, 13 May 2025
4-Step AI Pre-Production System That Saves 6 Hours
My complete AI-assisted pre-production workflow: script analysis, reference frames, storyboard generation, and edit structure locked before the timeline opens or the camera rolls.
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The Story Structure Framework I Use on Every Brand Film
For filmmakers, creative teams and brand storytellers, a practical structure for turning a message into a film people actually remember.
What a Fractional CMO Actually Does in the First 90 Days
For founders, leadership teams and growing companies, a clearer marketing system before the next big growth decision.
What Makes a Keynote Land vs Just Get Applause
For speakers, founders, and creative leaders who want their ideas to stay with people, not disappear when the clapping stops.
Prompt Engineering for Cinematic Shots, Not Just Pretty Ones
For filmmakers, visual storytellers, and creative teams using generative video, a beautiful frame is useful when it knows what the story needs.
The AI Tools That Actually Survive Production Deadlines
For production teams under pressure, separate the tools that collapse under stress from those built to scale.
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Most AI newsletters either dive too deep into technical specs or stay surface-level with generic tips. AI Video Hack sits at the intersection of craft and execution. You get prompts I’ve tested on real client projects, story frameworks that work under deadlines, and workflows built for creators who don’t have 10-person teams. No theory. Just what ships. Every issue is written for filmmakers, marketers, and creative directors who need practical strategies they can use the same day they read them.
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You get one email every Wednesday. Each issue includes tested AI prompts for video production, story structure breakdowns for branded or documentary content, workflow strategies that don’t require massive teams, and insights from 16 years of directing films across six countries. Occasionally, you’ll get early access to new courses, templates, and behind-the-scenes documentation of how I build content systems. Free to subscribe. Always.
I'm new to AI tools for video production. Is this newsletter right for me?
Yes. AI Video Hack works whether you’re just starting with generative tools or you’ve been using them for months. The prompts are written to be copy-paste ready, but I also explain the thinking behind them so you understand how to adapt them to your specific projects. The story frameworks apply regardless of which AI tools you use. And the workflows focus on creative decision-making, not technical setup. If you’re making video content and want to work smarter without losing your voice, this newsletter will help.
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