How Students Are Selling Scripts to Studios Using AI (ft. Justin Winters)

Welcome to the Brothers' Saga Podcast, where we’re democratizing filmmaking with AI. In this episode, Russell and Andrew sit down with Justin Winters—screenwriter, producer, LMU professor, and creator of Curious Refuge’s groundbreaking AI Screenwriting course. Justin shares his journey from experimenting with LLMs in 2022 to teaching students how to sell pilots to major studios using custom GPTs and AI pitch decks. 🚀 Try SAGA for FREE: AI-powered screenwriting & storyboarding: https://writeonsaga.com (code: CuriousRefugeTWOMONTHS) 🎓 Enroll in the AI Screenwriting Course: Check out Curious Refuge's new course in AI Screenwriting: https://curiousrefuge.com/ai-screenwr... In This Episode: Story First: Why narrative must always lead technology. The Toolbox: A breakdown of ChatGPT, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, Suno, and SAGA. Success Stories: How creators like Neural Viz are building massive followings from home. The Future: Inside the new Creative Technology & Innovation department at LMU. Actionable Advice: Why you should aim to be the "dumbest person in the room". TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro & Justin’s Journey into AI Screenwriting 3:25 – Inspiration & Structure of the Course 8:00 – The Best AI Tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, SAGA) 20:00 – Success Stories: Selling Pilots to Studios 35:00 – The Future of Hollywood & AI 42:02 – Final Advice: "The Future is Yours!" Connect with Justin: LinkedIn:   / justin-trevor-winters-2567a045   Verified Labs: http://verified-labs.com/ Connect with Brothers' Saga: Website: https://writeonsaga.com Twitter/X: @writeonsaga Question of the Day: What is your #1 takeaway from Justin's advice? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #AIScreenwriting #Filmmaking #CuriousRefuge #SAGAPodcast #AI2026 #ScreenwritingTools