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The AI tool to develop your film, from idea to shoot.

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| Website | codegres.org | the-film-machine.com |
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| Company | — | Startup from Switzerland · 1 - 9 employees · 2026 |
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The Film Machine is an AI-powered tool that guides filmmakers through 20 structured steps — from developing the idea to preparing the shoot. Unlike generic AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini, The Film Machine is built specifically for cinema. Each step is designed by a filmmaker, for filmmakers:...
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As answered by people managing Codegres.org and The Film Machine.
The Film Machine's answer:
The Film Machine is the only AI tool built specifically for cinema, covering the entire creative process in 20 structured steps — from the first idea to the day of the shoot. Every step was designed by a working filmmaker based on real methodology, not generic AI prompting.
The Film Machine's answer:
Unlike Final Draft or Celtx which focus only on the screenplay, The Film Machine covers the full journey: idea development, dramaturgy, characters, logline, synopsis, treatment, screenplay, director's statement, breakdown, shot list and production plan. And unlike ChatGPT or Gemini, it guides you — it asks the right questions in the right order instead of leaving you with a blank chat window.
The Film Machine's answer:
Filmmakers, screenwriters, documentary makers and film students working on short films, features, documentaries or series. Also self-taught creators with a story to tell who need structure to move forward.
The Film Machine's answer:
Built by Elliot Huescar, a filmmaker and cinema educator with 15 years of experience. He developed the tool after noticing that his students and peers had ideas but couldn't move them forward — not for lack of talent, but lack of time. His own short film Astéria was developed entirely with the tool and went on to receive over 30 international selections.
The Film Machine's answer:
Claude AI API (Anthropic), Supabase, Stripe, Netlify.
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