TRUE PARTICIPATION STUDIO
You've built something valuable. We help people experience why it matters.
True Participation Studio uncovers the human value at the heart of innovative products and creative projects, then brings it to life through original films, participatory creative work, and storyworlds.
You know your work. You know what went into creating it.
But when someone encounters it for the first time, they may see the features before they recognize the value.
Sometimes the missing piece is one clear story. Sometimes it's a creative breakthrough. Sometimes it's an entire world people can enter.
We help you find what the situation needs, then create it.
Make the value clear through one original short film.
For innovative companies whose products or services take too much explaining.
We uncover the essential human value, develop a cinematic story, and produce a finished short film that helps people understand why the offering matters.
Explore The First LookFind your next creative move.
For creators and teams facing an important challenge that more analysis and planning haven't resolved.
Explore new possibilities through a guided participatory creative intensive, before expensive production decisions are made.
Explore The CampfireBuild a world people want to return to.
For brands, studios, and creators developing original entertainment or expandable IP.
We develop characters, conflicts, world rules, and narrative foundations that can support films, series, and participatory experiences.
Explore Storyworld WeavingA short film from our studio
Humanity had a problem.
Winter.
So two scientists decided to reinvent one of humanity's oldest technologies.
What could possibly go wrong?
How we work
We begin by understanding what you've created, who it serves, and what makes it valuable to them.
Then we look for the story or experience that can make that value recognizable.
Our background combines filmmaking, live creative exploration, and participatory storytelling. We also use AI where it helps us investigate possibilities and develop the work.
The tools serve the creative goal.
You bring the work you've already built. Together, we find what deserves to come forward.
A place to begin
Explore the work at your own pace with our free five-part series.
Five short talks on what an experience asks of the person inside it.
Start the free seriesA conversation can be the beginning
Whether you need one clear cinematic story, a new creative direction, or an entire storyworld, we can begin with a conversation about the project.
We’d love to email you a quick link to the Hollywood Eight Podcast so you can learn more about what we do and how you can be a part of it.
1. Wake Up
Discover your true self and step out of your comfort zone.
2. Ignition
Spark your inner fire and set the stage for profound change.
3. Start Weaving
Begin crafting your new story and strengthening key relationships.
4. First Revelation
Experience a paradigm shift that challenges your old beliefs.
5. Individuate
Explore your unique gifts and express your authentic self.
6. Observation
Gain clarity through mindful detachment and self-reflection.
7. Second Revelation
Face your fears and embrace a new level of commitment.
8. Step into Joy
Cultivate happiness and share your life with others.
9. The Challenge
Step into your power and confront your limitations.
10. Third Revelation
Integrate all aspects of yourself and expand your consciousness.
11. True Intimacy
Deepen your relationships and align your career with your purpose.
12. Be of Service
Share your transformation and create a lasting positive impact.
Education and Transparency:
We offer clear explanations and resources to help people understand how AI works and how it affects their daily lives.
Ethical AI Development:
By prioritizing fairness, security, and inclusivity, we aim to shape AI technologies that respect and benefit everyone.
Human-AI Collaboration:
Rather than replacing humans, we see AI as a partner—augmenting human capabilities and sparking innovation across industries.
Consciousness-Based Training:
We integrate mindfulness and deeper awareness into AI development, fostering systems that align with human values and well-being.
Loss of Control to Machines:
There’s a worry that humans might hand over too much decision-making power to algorithms.
Job Displacement:
Automated systems can take over certain roles, fueling concerns about widespread unemployment.
Privacy Concerns:
AI systems often need large quantities of personal data, raising fears about how securely that information is stored, shared, and used.
Ethical Dilemmas:
AI presents tough questions about right and wrong—especially when the outcomes affect people’s lives and freedoms.
Bias and Discrimination:
AI can unintentionally perpetuate or amplify existing social biases, especially if it’s trained on skewed data.