At Promise, we are pioneering a new era of filmmaking.
We’re excited to share a behind the scenes look of our work-in-progress film, NinjaPunk—an original IP we’re building at Promise.
Learn how we integrated Gen AI and 3D-created cityscapes and sets, AI-created characters, and
Today marks the launch of Promise, a pioneering studio built from the ground up to drive storytelling innovation in the era of Generative AI.
Founded by @gstrompolos, @jamiebyrne, and @Diesol and backed by @PeterChernin from The North Road Company and @andrewchen and @a16z. 🧵
At Promise, we’re redefining how a modern studio operates. From early development to the production process itself, advanced GenAI tools are helping us unlock new ways to support artists and the craft of storytelling. Stay tuned 🔥
We're thrilled to share the behind-the-scenes of "My Friend, Zeph" - a new short from Dave Clark, launched this week at #AdobeMax. The film is a tender story about connection between past and present, memory and imagination.
Using @AdobeFirefly, Dave brought the film to life
🎬 Meet the incomparable @JunieLauX, an award-winning filmmaker from China with a development deal at Promise. Blending AI with cinematic artistry, she crafts surreal, emotionally resonant narratives that explore identity, memory, and human connection.
Stay tuned for more🚀
🎬 AI is unlocking a new era of storytelling, and at Promise, we're bringing some of the most innovative Gen AI artists and directors into our studio.
🔗 Read more in our blog: promisestudios.com/post/promise-w…
What happens when an artist uses GenAI to reimagine a world that inspired them?
At #AdobeMAX, Promise director @MetaPuppet unveiled Kyra—a short film crafted with Adobe Firefly as an homage to the New York artists who shaped his creative voice. The result is a striking film
🎭 Meet Ryan James Phillips otherwise known as @Uncanny_Harry – a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and AI pioneer with a development deal at Promise. Known for his mastery of dialogue-driven storytelling and lip-sync precision, he’s setting new standards for AI-enabled filmmaking.
🔥Over the past 6 days, we’ve introduced some of the top Gen AI directors and technologists joining Promise. At the helm is Dave Clark (@Diesol) Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Promise. Dave is helping pioneer a future where technology amplifies human creativity.
This week, we’re introducing these incredible artists. First up: @MetaPuppet, a trailblazer in AI-driven storytelling, now joining Promise as our Head of Genre & Gen AI Director. Watch his latest Gen AI Director Reel below:
🎬 AI is unlocking a new era of storytelling, and at Promise, we're bringing some of the most innovative Gen AI artists and directors into our studio.
🔗 Read more in our blog: promisestudios.com/post/promise-w…
Promise is growing! We’re thrilled to announce our acquisition of @CuriousRefuge, the premier AI film school dedicated to empowering the next generation of filmmakers.
This is more than a partnership—it’s a movement. Together, we’re creating real opportunities for AI
Meet Dale Williams (aka @TheReelRobot), a genre-bending director from Canada whose AI-driven films span photorealistic horror to heartfelt biopics.
We’re psyched to have a development deal with Dale - can’t wait to see what he creates!
Welcome to @promise_ai
Promise has expanded its investor base through a new strategic partnership with @Google's AI Futures Fund — joined by @crossbeamvc, @KivuVentures, @Saga_Ventures, and returning backers The North Road Company and @offlineventures.
Special thanks as well to angel investors
What started as admiration has become collaboration. @TheReelRobot and @theGioM, two filmmakers who have mastered the use of GenAI, have officially joined Promise full-time. They join a growing roster of extraordinary artists redefining what’s possible in storytelling, including
