The Exec Hour with Joshua Young
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Joshua Young is an award-winning screenwriter, director, actor, and educator with over 20 years of experience in film, television, and digital storytelling. His work has been featured on Amazon Prime, Netflix, PBS, and more. A leading voice in the film industry on the ethical integration of AI, Joshua has delivered dozens of impactful lectures, webinars, and classes for organizations like Stage32, Life Out Loud Films, and American Public Television—empowering screenwriters to confidently navigate AI as a support tool, not a substitute for creativity. He also consults with producers, studios, and individual creatives on responsible, human-centered uses of AI in storytelling. Full Bio »
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Join us in the Writers' Room for The Executive Hour, featuring an award-winning screenwriter, director, actor, and educator in the film industry, Joshua Young, discussing the ethical integration of AI. With over 20 years of experience in film, television, and digital storytelling, Joshua's work has been featured on Amazon Prime, Netflix, PBS, and more. Joshua has delivered dozens of impactful lectures, webinars, and classes for organizations like Stage32, Life Out Loud Films, and American Public Television. Joshua will share his career with WR members and answer questions from attendees! This is education you can only get on Stage 32!
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Join us in the Writers' Room for The Executive Hour, featuring an award-winning screenwriter, director, actor, and educator in the film industry, Joshua Young, discussing the ethical integration of AI. With over 20 years of experience in film, television, and digital storytelling, Joshua's work has been featured on Amazon Prime, Netflix, PBS, and more. Joshua has delivered dozens of impactful lectures, webinars, and classes for organizations like Stage32, Life Out Loud Films, and American Public Television. Joshua will share his career with WR members and answer questions from attendees! This is education you can only get on Stage 32!
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