From Rockstar to AI Creator | A Chat with Pika Creative Director Matan Cohen-Grumi

Welcome to Episode 09 of The Curious Refuge Podcast. In this episode, we chat with Pika Labs' creative director, Matan Cohen-Grumi
Matan is a wicked talented AI artist who is serving as a Founding Creative Director at Pika Labs. Matan’s work has been seen around the world and he is pioneering a new era in storytelling.
We first connected with Matan when we started the AI Film News, where his work was regularly selected as one of our AI Films of the Week.
Check out the episode, where we talk about everything from Matan's experience as a rockstar to techniques when using AI Video generators.
Give it a listen, as we are positive you will not regret it.
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Matan's Twitter: x.com/MatanCohenGrumi?s=20
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Pika 1.0 Promo: x.com/pika_labs/status/172951...
Hip-Hop Ferrits: x.com/MatanCohenGrumi/status/...
Matan's Singing Cat Short Film: x.com/MatanCohenGrumi/status/...
Matan's AI Music Video: x.com/betzefer/status/1693956...
Matan's Band: x.com/betzefer?s=20
Matan's Vegan Burger Commercial: x.com/MatanCohenGrumi/status/...

[@High-Tech-Geek]

I'm so happy you splice in the video clips you are referencing. Extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to be more professional!

[@curiousrefuge]

You are so welcome!

[@Pacmanian]

Halfway in, and I already love this. Your channel is exactly what I need right now. I’m a writer who’s planning to branch out into filmmaking using AI to tell stories visually as well. Your channel is so inspiring and motivating, and filled with tons of great tips as well. Much love. ❤️

[@curiousrefuge]

I'm so glad! Thank you for the nice words :)

[@theconcretepilots]

Dude really appreciate your content this is super cool

[@lzmihich]

Great interview! A cute cat went upstairs, life generated, and started on the 12:03 mark timeline

[@curiousrefuge]

Thanks for watching!

[@jippalippa]

I feel Pika is more impressive than Runway.
I'll give Runway the feat of being the first mainstream text-to-video solution, but I feel Pika's result are better and the subscription is quite cheaper.

[@curiousrefuge]

We love Pika! Both are great and offer different looks and styles and motion :)

[@cheneffective1983]

amazing episode guys!!!!!! matan is super talented and inspiring 🤓

[@curiousrefuge]

Matan is the best :)

[@GASBOTTLEJACK]

Childhood sweethearts ❤ Congratulations. The Best.

[@danayu3428]

He's a genius in creating allusions

[@curiousrefuge]

Matan is a creative genius :)