Storytelling in the Age of AI: Funding, Audiences & Monetization
Schedule
Wed Feb 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
1401 N Main St | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
Join us in person for an exciting live event hosted by Marmel.ai and DogTown Film Studio.
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping storytelling and how AI-driven films can be funded, supported, and monetized in today’s evolving cinema landscape. Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, technologist, or investor, this event dives into both creative innovation and real-world sustainability.
The event takes place inside a real working film studio with more than 15 professional movie sets, creating a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.
What You’ll Learn
At the event, you’ll learn how Marmel.ai helps AI-driven movie creators turn ideas into viable projects by bridging the gap between vision, audience, and revenue.
Key topics include:
- How creators can monetize AI-driven film projects early, even before full production
- Using crowdfunding to validate ideas, attract first supporters, and reduce financial risk
- Gathering early audience feedback to shape stories that people are willing to support
- Building community-driven momentum that leads to long-term monetization opportunities
Marmel.ai also helps early-stage creators close critical gaps by offering:
- Education and strategic guidance
- Story positioning and packaging for supporters and investors
- Social media and audience-building strategies
- Access to tools, discounts, and hands-on operational support
- Practical execution help such as website building and campaign setup
DogTown Film Studio will share how a real film studio is blending AI innovation with traditional filmmaking and where monetization fits into both worlds. You’ll hear insights on:
- How AI can complement (not replace) traditional production pipelines
- Where studios see commercial potential for AI-assisted films
- New and emerging revenue models for AI-generated and hybrid film projects
Their perspective on the future of AI cinema, and how money flows through it, may surprise you.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
- AI-era filmmakers looking to fund and monetize their work
- Creators exploring sustainable income models for AI content
- Film professionals integrating AI into traditional cinema
- Investors interested in AI film, content monetization, and new market opportunities
- Anyone curious about the business, challenges, and opportunities of AI-powered filmmaking
Join us to explore not just how AI films are made, but how they can succeed, scale, and generate real value.
If there’s a topic you’d like to discuss during the event, feel free to reach out to us. You’re also welcome to share your AI-driven work if you’d like to present it at the event.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
How creators can monetize AI-driven film projects
Host: Marmel.ai
Info: Learn how Marmel.ai helps AI-driven movie creators turn ideas into viable projects by bridging the gap between vision, audience, and revenue.
Key topics include:
1) How creators can monetize AI-driven film projects early, even before full production
2) Using crowdfunding to validate ideas, attract first supporters, and reduce financial risk
3) Gathering early audience feedback to shape stories that people are willing to support
4) Building community-driven momentum that leads to long-term monetization opportunities
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 AM
How AI can complement (not replace) traditional production pipelines
Host: DogTown Film Studioa
Info: DogTown Film Studio will share how a real film studio is blending AI innovation with traditional filmmaking and where monetization fits into both worlds. You’ll hear insights on:
1) How AI can complement (not replace) traditional production pipelines;
2) Where studios see commercial potential for AI-assisted films;
3) New and emerging revenue models for AI-generated and hybrid film projects;
Their perspective on the future of AI cinema, and how money flows through it, may surprise you.
Where is it happening?
1401 N Main St, 1401 North Main Street, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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