What happens when anyone with a great story can create a studio-quality film at a fraction of the cost? In this episode of the AI Native Podcast, we sit down with Cihan Fuat Atkin, founder & CEO of xSynx, the company behind Venue+, a streaming platform pioneering pay-per-viewer technology.
Cihan shares how AI, digital distribution, and pay-per-viewer streaming are transforming the film industry—from independent creators making Oscar-worthy content to major studios leveraging AI-generated actors. We dive into the future of content creation, why the theatrical window is ripe for disruption, and how filmmakers can monetize directly without Hollywood’s traditional gatekeepers.
If you’re curious about the AI-driven future of film, streaming, and live events, this episode is a must-listen.
🗝️ What You’ll Learn
- AI & Filmmaking: How AI is slashing production costs and boosting creative output.
- Digital Box Office 2.0: Why Venue+ is the future of per-person ticketing for movies and live events.
- AI Actors & Digital Assets: The coming wave of AI-generated stars and licensing opportunities.
- Advice for Filmmakers: How creators can use AI tools and platforms to reach global audiences.
- Industry Disruption: Why traditional theaters risk being left behind without digital innovation.
🕒 Episode Chapters
00:00 – The coming AI content explosion (30X growth forecast)
06:30 – How Venue+ reinvents ticketed streaming for live & theatrical events
14:50 – AI-generated actors, deepfakes & the future of digital characters
22:10 – The economics: lowering costs, increasing output, reaching global audiences
27:30 – Advice for aspiring filmmakers & independent creators
33:00 – How AI + streaming = a new era for movies & live events
👤 About the Guest
Cihan Fuat Atkin is the founder & CEO of xSynx and Venue+, a streaming platform pioneering pay-per-viewer technology to bring theatrical releases and live events directly to audiences worldwide.
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