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A Car Crash, a Toddler, and the Most Meaningful Thing I've Done with AI

I used AI to illustrate a children's book for a toddler after a scary accident.

Apr 30 • Kristina Budelis

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February 2026

A new tool for filmmakers: The Film Funding Fairy 🧚

Find funding for your film. Built with AI in an afternoon.

Feb 19 • Kristina Budelis

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My AI Learning Stack: What I Read, Listen To, and Attend

A few of my go-to resources + hi to new Sundance Collab folks!

Feb 4 • Kristina Budelis

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January 2026

Come Hang at Sundance With Me (Virtually, For Free)

Plus other cool sessions on AI x storytelling

Jan 22 • Kristina Budelis

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November 2025

How I Used AI to Help Make a Viral PBS Video (2.6M Views and Counting)

The tools that saved us time and money—without replacing any humans

Nov 6, 2025 • Kristina Budelis

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March 2025

AI Panic: The Latest Chapter in 2,000 Years of Storytelling Technology

Why Tech Anxiety Is as Old as Storytelling (And Just as Persistent)

Mar 25, 2025 • Kristina Budelis

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May 2024

AI & Documentary: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Today I’ll be sharing the best and worst uses of AI I’ve come across in the wide, wonderful world of documentaries! Obviously, since documentaries tell…

May 23, 2024 • Kristina Budelis

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April 2024

Why I'm Starting A Newsletter on AI & Film

Even though most filmmakers seem to hate AI. (Plus a favorite—very trippy—AI filmmaker. And a gif of a cute baby animal).

Apr 19, 2024 • Kristina Budelis

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