John Stavas is a Los Angeles-based editor, producer and builder working where art and filmmaking meet AI. He cuts, shoots, colors and produces everything from artist content for Olivia Rodrigo, Katseye and Kacey Musgraves to documentaries and features, including a Cannes Film Festival selection. He knows how to find the hook, build the story and set the pace for the platform it lands on. He co-founded HEAT, an a16z-backed AI animation platform, and builds creative tools for musicians through gainCOMPUTER, so he knows the new tools from the inside. He has worked with UMG, Virgin Records, Anonymous Content, Paramount Pictures, XTR and more.