I'm Jon Stray, an AI-driven filmmaker, editor, and creative technologist based in New York. I design end-to-end pipelines for concept-to-delivery cinematic projects, blending live-action and AI-generated footage, and I specialize in cinematic prompting, image-to-video, and hybrid workflows. With 10+ years in premium editorial (HBO/Netflix) and a passion for teaching, I build scalable pipelines, mentor teams, and create educational breakdowns that demystify AI filmmaking and pipeline logic.…

Jon Stray

I'm Jon Stray, an AI-driven filmmaker, editor, and creative technologist based in New York. I design end-to-end pipelines for concept-to-delivery cinematic projects, blending live-action and AI-generated footage, and I specialize in cinematic prompting, image-to-video, and hybrid workflows. With 10+ years in premium editorial (HBO/Netflix) and a passion for teaching, I build scalable pipelines, mentor teams, and create educational breakdowns that demystify AI filmmaking and pipeline logic.…

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I’m Jon Stray, an AI-driven filmmaker, editor, and creative technologist based in New York. I design end-to-end pipelines for concept-to-delivery cinematic projects, blending live-action and AI-generated footage, and I specialize in cinematic prompting, image-to-video, and hybrid workflows.

With 10+ years in premium editorial (HBO/Netflix) and a passion for teaching, I build scalable pipelines, mentor teams, and create educational breakdowns that demystify AI filmmaking and pipeline logic.

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Director / AI Video Producer / Writer/Voiceover Artist at Independent AI Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead fully AI-driven productions from idea to first cut; built advanced pipelines using Kling, Veo 3, Runway, Midjourney, and Sora-style systems; engineered prompts for cinematic movement, blocking, realism, and multi-shot sequences; created workflow reducing concept-to-first-cut time by 60%; produced educational breakdowns teaching AI filmmaking and pipeline logic.
Contributing Editor at Public Square Films
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Shaped narrative clarity and emotional flow in a long-form social-impact documentary.
Co-editor at LOKI Films
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Co-edited HBO documentary about disabled e-sports athletes using neurotechnology.
Co-editor at MOTTO Films
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Co-edited archival-driven music documentary from assembly to delivery.
Assistant Editor at One Story Up
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Built string-outs, selects, and scene assemblies; maintained project organization.
Founder at Stray Boxing Clinic
January 1, 2014 - Present
Harlem, NYC; coach/mentor for Harlem youth and adults; develop discipline-based programs using video for technique analysis.
Director AI Video Producer at Independent AI Films
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead fully AI-driven productions from idea to first cut; built advanced pipelines using Kling, Veo 3, Runway, Midjourney, and Sora-style systems; engineered prompts for cinematic movement, blocking, realism, and multi-shot sequences; created workflow reducing concept-to-first-cut time by 60%; produced educational breakdowns teaching AI filmmaking and pipeline logic.
Additional Assistant Editor at One Story Up
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Built string-outs, selects, and scene assemblies; maintained project organization.

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Qualifications

Curious Refuge — AI Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Curious Refuge — AI for Documentaries
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Curious Refuge — AI Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
AI Filmmaking
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
AI for Documentaries
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
AI Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
USA Boxing Certified Coach
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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