Show notes
With SXSW in full swing, Ben & Keith walk downtown Austin with director Adam Bhala Lough (Telemarketers) the day before the premiere of Deep Faking Sam Altman. A prolific filmmaker, Adam shares stories behind the scenes of his new doc, gives tips on pitching, and after spending a year chasing AI pioneer Sam Altman, offers a surprisingly rosy view of the AI landscape. 00:00 Welcome to South by Southwest 2025 00:30 Meet Adam Bhala Lough: Prolific Director 01:23 Deep Faking Sam Altman: The New Film 01:49 The Journey of Making the Film 04:33 Challenges and Triumphs in Filmmaking 08:12 Pitching and Networking Secrets 12:59 The Train Keeps Moving 13:41 The Pivot: Embracing New Opportunities 14:29 Creating the Sambot 16:02 Journey to India 17:30 The Future of Documentaries 21:05 AI: A New Tool in Filmmaking 22:53 Closing Thoughts and Reflections