WHO DIS?
A S S E E N I N
IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU!
Curious Refuge is a home for unlocking your inner storyteller using the latest tools. We truly believe we are on the cusp of a new era in storytelling.
This transition will change the way stories are told, and we want to be your guides along the way.
Through our training, we share the creative potential of AI tools with studios, brands, and everyday artists looking to know where the creative world is heading.
We believe in giving back to the creative community. As a result, our videos, blog content, & interactive courses are designed to help inspire curiosity and help you achieve your creative potential.
We host the world’s first online AI filmmaking course, the first AI advertising course for high-end campaigns, and we are the masterminds behind the first viral AI trailer. We showed the world the future of storytelling, and now we’re passionate about helping you unlock your inner storyteller.
In addition to courses, we work with world-class clients and storytellers to bring their creative visions to life.
Click around the Curious Refuge site. This is your new refuge for inspiration.
Welcome to our online home. We’re a bunch of goofballs, so you’re in good company. 😉
THE VIRAL SENSATION
We’re the folks who created the viral trailer trend. We’re just scratching the surface of what these amazing tools can do. We can’t wait to show you how to use these tools to make amazing artwork.
WHAT WE OFFER
CREATIVE CONTENT
Our content is creative, fun, and full of happiness. We’ve helped thousands of creators and storytellers on their journey, and we know we can do the same for you.
ENGAGING COURSES
Our courses are specifically designed to be tactical, engaging, and effective. You won’t find any fluffy content. Our experience and expertise will tactically help you on your creative journey.
CLIENT CREATIONS
We work with world-class studios, brands, and storytellers to create projects that push the boundaries of creativity. We believe in working together in a fun and collaborative way.
OUR CONTENT
EVERY YEAR, MILLIONS OF FOLKS WATCH AND CONSUME OUR CONTENT AROUND THE WEB.
Together, we’ve combined our experience and sense of humor to create a welcoming online home. From original creations to studio collaborations, we have a blast creating engaging AI training and entertainment content.
OUR TEAM
CEO / Mega-Nerd
Shelby Ward
COO / Events & Partnerships Director
Dave Clark
AI Instructor / Filmmaker
Tyler Smith
Marketing Manager / Producer
Ike Wagh
Community Manager /
Course Wizard
Aminah Folli
Lead Curator /
AI Filmmaker
Leilani Canapino
Executive Assistant /
Friend of Moana
Mauricio Tonon
Teaching Assistant /
AI Filmmaker
Kevin K. Shah
Assistant Instructor /
Teaching Assistant
Connor Morgan
Business Development Manager
A Climate Positive Community.
BEYOND CARBON NEUTRAL
We offset all carbon emissions from the Curious Refuge team and students (like you) as they learn in our training AND partner with organizations dedicated to reforestation, emission reduction, and renewable energy to make a net positive impact on the planet.
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