Alpha Phantana

04/02/2026

This Superbowl ad for Coinbase was made in-camera. Employing dozens upon dozens of professionals (in costumes of course). Not utilizing CGI or generative AI tech.

I had a conversation with a colleague about utilizing AI to expedite a project. I’m 100% for preserving HUMAN JOBS for as long as I can. Paying dozens of $1000’s out of pocket to make that happen. Also, the distributor doesn’t push AI projects anyway.

From the perspective of a producer for your projects, you’re responsible for creating job opportunities for your crew and talent. The market is cannibalizing itself with AI adoption.

At the end of the day, you’re creating a product to sell to the market. The team behind you also gain experience and build their networks and other opportunities consequently. Don’t deprive them of opportunities by being a selfish “suit.”

03/30/2026

How To Not Get Deported… 10 Years Later

Disclaimer: This is a parody.

I’d produced this sketch comedy video in 2016, prior to President Donald Trump’s election, starring my friend, comedian Funny Indian.

Humor is how we bridge the social divide, where opposite opinions can come together and attempt to reason with one another in a light hearted forum.

Given the current political climate of Spring 2026, may I remind you that friends, neighbors and family may not always agree with you, but we can come together, remaining amicable and civil.

Share a laugh. Watch the director's cut.

Produced by Alpha Phantana LLC.

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ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Deportation
How To Not Get Deported
Comedy
Sketch Comedy
Parody
A Mexicans Guide To Not Get Deported
Being Indian
Donald Trump
Rajiv Satyal

03/30/2026

Disclaimer: This is a parody.

Alpha Phantana produced this sketch comedy video in 2016, prior to President Donald Trump’s election, starring my friend, comedian Funny Indian. Humor is how we bridge the social divide, where opposite opinions can come together and attempt to reason with one another in a light hearted forum. Given the current political climate, may I remind you that friends, neighbors and family may not always agree with you, but we can come together remaining, amicable and civil. This extends internationally. As artists, we have a responsibility to convey our stories in a way for audiences to empathize with our characters in the worlds we craft.

Produced by Alpha Phantana LLC.

Presidential elections in 4 days. Are you also afraid about Donald Trump being the next president...

03/24/2026

Alpha Phantana at Lumiere Runway Fashion Show 2026

Catch a glimpse at what to expect at Lumiere Runway Fashion Show, an “East Meets West” philosophy taking over the fashion industry.

The Spring 2026 event was held at the One Culver, in Culver City, Los Angeles.

BizReb also got to interview Laurent Meler, owner of Meler Productions LLC, the driving force behind this global catalyst.

Keep tabs on future shows and get tickets at www.lumiererunway.com.

Video production by Alpha Phantana LLC (www.alphaphantana.com).

Music: “The Side Hustle” by Cookie Cartel

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02/14/2026

Japanese 🇯🇵 & American 🇺🇸 intellectual properties have ruled the world for over 80 years.

何 [What]!

Both the manga and comic books have exceeded 600 million unit sales each, with both intellectual properties (IP) being the top sold respective literary works in their categories.

No other cultures have come close in the past century; dominating the global zeitgeist.

We’ll see what the future holds, though AI generated content will be for at-home private consumption (fan art), and major publications (and their cinematic, video game, and ancillary merchandise) generating revenue.

Remember, intellectual property law still exists.

The onus to litigate falls on the rights owners, who are pulling a Coco Chanel (who allowed counterfeit bags to be sold on the street, intriguing fashionistas to eventually buy the real deal).

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02/14/2026

Worth a read.

10/16/2025

: Working with The Behavior Panel shooting their first in-person episode(s): “Melanie McGuire” & “Mean Tweets” segments.

You can check out those episodes here:

Inside The Suitcase: https://youtu.be/mSXK2WVUPZY?si=KuexxfRuNuMZVLuk

Mean Tweets #1: https://youtu.be/6NW7RTBAg0s?si=-rv8ygJzgVz-jysY

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08/04/2025

For those who are unaware, Alpha Phantana is the co-founder of the , which launched in 2019.

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Photos from the screenings, premieres, parties and special events of the Dreamachine International Film Festival.

07/26/2025

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07/19/2025

Definitely worth reading.

Conviction makes or breaks you.