26Q2 | Indian Mythology Meets AI Microdrama: How AI Is Democratizing Storytelling

In this interview, I speak with Shantanu Tungare, filmmaker, narrative strategist, and co-founder of Bulb Chamka Studios—an Indian production company that has completed more than 100 microdramas and developed an in-house AI production pipeline. We discuss: • How AI-native storytelling works across pre-production, production, and post-production • Why AI should automate repetitive tasks while humans protect the story • How Shantanu’s team produces approximately 20 hours of content per month • The difference between traditional filmmaking and the “algorithmic DNA” of microdrama • How Indian audiences are responding to AI-generated entertainment • Why mythology and “mythic futurism” offer new creative possibilities • How AI can democratize filmmaking while helping creators preserve their cultural identity • The future of interactive stories in which audiences influence characters and narratives • Copyright, consent, and the responsible use of actors’ digital likenesses Shantanu also explains why microdrama is not frivolous storytelling—it is condensed storytelling designed for a faster viewing experience. #Microdrama #VerticalDrama #ShortDrama #AIFilmmaking #AIStorytelling #IndianEntertainment #ContentProduction #FutureOfFilm🌍 Short Drama Alliance — Learning Resources & Industry Insights📘 Essential Industry BookShort Drama Writing 101: Write What Platforms WantAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX45ZXK7📙 Self-Paced Online CourseShort Drama Writing 101: A Practical Course with Real Case Studieshttps://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp-1?preview_theme_id=2166150379🎬 4-Week Online Bootcamp (with Real Feedback)Short Drama Bootcamphttps://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp🌏 Industry & China Market InsightsFuture Playbook: China’s Short Drama Ecosystem and Insights for Global BusinessAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5QBY3Y