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Is Google buying artistic credibility for its AI? In today’s episode, we break down the shocking $75 million investment by Google DeepMind into A24, the independent powerhouse behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and the 2026 box-office hit Backrooms. We investigate why this "anti-studio studio" is the perfect partner for Google to prove that AI can be an assistant rather than a replacement for human creativity.

We dive into the unprecedented terms of the deal: Google gets zero access to A24’s film library and the agreement is non-exclusive, meaning A24 can still work with other AI models. We analyze the first concrete tool in development—an AI storyboard assistant—and discuss the "administrative warfare" of filmmaking, from scheduling to pre-visualization. Finally, we address the deep skepticism from within A24’s own ranks, including Backrooms director Kane Parsons, who admitted he would make generative AI disappear if he could. Join us as we explore if this partnership can bridge the gap between Big Tech automation and handmade cinema.

This episode includes AI-generated content.