Jan-Willem Blom

Jan-Willem Blom is a Dutch filmmaker, creative director and educator exploring the possibilities of AI-driven cinema. Inspired by the video stores and genre films of his youth, he creates cinematic worlds spanning horror, science fiction and action, combining emerging technology with a love of practical effects, memorable characters and imaginative storytelling.His work has screened at international festivals, earned an Honorable Mention at the Venice AI Film Awards and been featured in Variety. He co-directed the AI segment “Judyverse” for the CBS special “Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable.”Represented by GRAiL, Blom is the founder of Videostate, a creative studio developing original films and intellectual property while teaching filmmakers how to integrate AI into their creative process. His ambition is to build worlds that audiences want to step inside—and stories that stay with them.