Michael Goi, ASC on AI, Film School Gaps, and Starting Your Career in Filmmaking
Break the Rules, Go Bold:
Video Interview with Michael Goi, ASC
Because the industry is evolving fast — and Michael Goi, ASC, has lived through the shifts. From navigating what film schools don’t teach to embracing (or questioning) AI, he’s handing you a compass for the road ahead.
Whether you’re a student, self-taught creator, or mid-journey filmmaker, this is about knowing what really counts: the mindset, the missing lessons, and the bold moves that set working filmmakers apart from dreamers.
During the 2025 NAB Show Week in Las Vegas, StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine Publisher/Editor Kim Welch, along with Contributing Writer Bart Weiss, sat down with acclaimed filmmaker Michael Goi, ASC to ask four key questions designed especially for emerging filmmakers and students.
Michael’s insights offer valuable inspiration and practical guidance — watch, learn, and pass it on.
Exclusive Q&A with Michael Goi, ASC
(“Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “American Horror Story,” “Glee”)
1. What first drew you to filmmaking, and what has kept you connected to the craft over time?
2. What do students need to know that is not being taught in film school?
3. Can you talk about technology—and specifically, artificial intelligence?
4. What advice would you give to a younger person, like a high school or junior high student, who wants to pursue filmmaking?
Interview conducted by:
Kim Edward Welch
Publisher/Editor
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine
– and –
Bart Weiss
Contributing Writer/Instructor/Mentor
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine
Video edited by:
Jody Michelle Solis
Editor-in-Chief
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine
Team spirit:
Maura Nicolaita
Online Community Director
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine
Chun Mei An
International Press
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine
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