Gen AI Director TV Writer and Producer
PRESS
“Civit AI Film Contest, A New AI Feature, Dishwashing Cats, More AI Videos” Read here
— Forbes
“Terra Mater Studios Moves Into Fiction With Historical Series ‘Salon of Sugar’ About ‘Idealistic and Persistent’ Berta Zuckerkandl” Read here
— Variety Magazine
“Animation Pros Draw Up ‘Art of Voting’ Book of Illustrations and Essays” Read here
— Hollywood Reporter
“Somewhere - Wie überlebt man in der größten Klischeefabrik der Welt? Über Hollywood-Emigranten, die in Los Angeles ihr Glück suchen” Read here
– Rolling Stones Magazine
AWARDS
NETWORKS & CLIENTS
AWARDS
NEWS
Curious Refuge Horror short Winner, 2nd place
🏆 Exciting Announcement: "G-Pigs" Wins 2nd Place at Curious Refuge AI Horror Competition! 🏆
I’m beyond excited to share that my AI-driven horror short, "G-Pigs," has won 2nd place in the Curious Refuge AI Horror Competition. Out of 500 global submissions, our project captured the attention of a panel of judges I have looked up to for years—what a milestone!
I want to thank the judges for their thoughtful feedback and my team!
Curious Refuge x Vica Winner, 3rd place
I'm incredibly honored to announce that I placed 3rd in the Curious Refuge AI Ad Competition for my Whipnotic commercial! 🎉 Out of 440 incredible submissions from around the globe, my project stood out to the judges—people I’ve admired and looked up to for some time now—and I couldn’t be more grateful. I want to extend a huge thank you to the judges for their valuable feedback and to everyone who supported this journey. 🙏
It’s been an amazing experience, and I’m excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-driven content. Here’s to more innovation ahead!
Project Odyssey Award Honorable Mention & Forbes Feature
CHECK OUT ALL THE WINNERS AT PROJECT ODYSSEY AI COMPETITION
I am excited to share that our AI music video "New Shoulders" by Shades has won the “Best Hip Hop Music Video” Honorable mention from #ProjectOdyssey 2024!
Our project was chosen as a finalist and honorable mention out of 2500+ competition submissions. Thank you to Project Odyssey for the recognition, my co-director Maddie Wong for the hours of creating, Brian Wankum for editing/VFX, Dulce B. & Lauren Descher for AI generations, and Shades for the tunes (@shadeslegacymusic). Looking forward to what's next!
Gen AI DIRECTING
“G-PIGS“
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
EDITED BY: JACK HAHN I VFX: BRIAN WANKUM I
SOUND DESIGN: JACK FISHKIN
“YAEKO“
GEN AI SHORT FILM, PART OF THE SELECTED TOP 50 CULVER CUP AI COMPETITION
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
“FIT & EASY SPOT - "MAKE YOUR DAY“
GEN AI SPOT
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
Client: Fit & Easy
In cooperation with John Weston Group & Pluto Studios
“GARBAGE PERSON“
GEN AI SHORT FILM, RUNWAY GEN48 BATTLE
STORY / EDITING /VFX BY: BRIAN WANKUM
DIRECTED BY: VERENA PUHM
“TO ALL THE WOMEN WHO WHIP THINGS UP“
GEN AI SPEC SPOT, WHIPNOTIC
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
WINNER 3RD PLACE OF THE 2024 CURIOUS REFUGE X VICA AI AD COMPETITION
"NEW SHOULDERS“ BY SHADES
GEN AI MUSIC VIDEO
DIRECTED BY: VERENA PUHM & MADDIE HONG
"BEST HIP HOP MUSIC VIDEO“ AT PROJECT ODYSSEY AI COMPETITION
“ADIDAS RISING“
GEN AI SPEC SPOT, ADIDAS
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
"GUCCI VINTAGE“
SPEC SPOT, GUCCI
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
“THE ZOO“
GEN AI SHORT FILM
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM & KANTRELL BETANCOURT
COMING SOON
“LITTLE SHADOWS“
GEN AI CHILDREN’S BOOK & ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
COMING SOON
"DEADPOOL MINT“
SPEC SPOT, MINT MOBILE
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
“KEEP MEMORIES ALIVE - WWF“
GEN AI SPEC SPOT, WWF
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
„BITE-SIZED ART“
GEN AI MUSIC VIDEO
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
WINNER OF THE RUNWAY SPONSORED „IRON SHARPENS IRON“ GEN AI BATTLE
TV
"HISTORY OF THE SITCOM", CNN
TV DOCUSERIES
PRODUCTION MANAGER & 1ST AD (L.A.): VERENA PUHM
SHOWRUNNER: JOHN EALER
CREAM PRODUCTIONS
"STORY OF LATE NIGHT", CNN
TV DOCUSERIES
PRODUCTION MANAGER & 1ST AD (L.A.): VERENA PUHM
SHOWRUNNER: JOHN EALER
CREAM PRODUCTIONS
"THE HAUNTED MUSEUM", DISCOVERY+
DIRECTOR'S INTERVIEWS
PRODUCTION MANAGER & 1st AD (L.A.): VERENA PUHM
SHOWRUNNER: ELI ROTH
CREAM PRODUCTIONS
"BEYOND BELIEF: FACT OR FICTION“, RTL ZWEI
SCRIPTED TV SERIES
WRITER: VERENA PUHM
WIEDEMANN UND BERG TV/LEONINE STUDIOS
"ROADTRIP AMERIKA - 3 SPITZENKÖCHE AUF 4 RÄDERN", KABEL EINS
UNSCRIPTED TV SERIES
NOMINATED FOR THE 2023 GERMAN TV AWARD
SHOWRUNNER: HASKO BAUMANN & JELKA NINJA BELOW
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER & 1st AD: VERENA PUHM
TOWER PRODUCTIONS
"THE BIG SURPRISE", PROSIEBENSAT.1
UNSCRIPTED TV SERIES
ASSISTANT PRODUCER & WRITER: VERENA PUHM
FISCHWILLWURM MEDIA
"MISSION WAHNSINN", PROSIEBENSAT.1
WRITER: VERENA PUHM
FISCHWILLWURM MEDIA
"DISASTER AT DEVIL'S JAW", AMAZON PRIME/TUBI
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
PRODUCER, CO-DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER VERENA PUHM
HONDA POINT FILMS/ENDORPHIN FILMS
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
"COMEDY KITCHEN", TUBI/JLTV
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER: VERENA PUHM SHOWRUNNER: LEE ABBOTT
LAUGHTER HEALS PRODUCTION
"(UN)WELL", NETFLIX
DUBBING TALENT: Verena Puhm
"SAY I DO", NETFLIX
DUBBING TALENT: VERENA PUHM
"GLAUBEN"
DOCUMENTARY TV MINI-SERIES
PRODUCERS: VERENA PUHM & KURT POLAND
DIRECTOR: TAYLOR COLE
COMMERCIAL & NARRATIVE
GOT2B X GERMANY'S NEXT TOPMODEL
FESTIVAL MIX, COMMERCIAL
PRODUCER: VERENA PUHM
PRODUCTION COMPANY: WATCH LOLA
CLIENTS: GOT2B/GERMANY'S NEXT TOPMODEL
EARTHLING JEWELRY
SUMMER 2020 CAMPAIGN
DIRECTOR: VERENA PUHM
EDITOR: ARONDO ELIAS
COLOR: ZACHARY HETLAGE PRODUCTION COMPANY: AEON REASON
CLIENT: EARTHLING JEWELRY
GOT2B X GERMANY'S NEXT TOPMODEL
COMMERCIAL
PRODUCER: VERENA PUHM
PRODUCTION COMPANY: WATCH LOLA
CLIENTS: GOT2B/GERMANY'S NEXT TOPMODEL
"BLOOD, SWEAT & GINGERBREAD"
AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SHORT FILM
WRITER/DP/EDITOR: VERENA PUHM
DIRECTOR: REGINA REISINGER & MARTIN MAYRHOFER-REINHARDTSHUBER
"AMERICA STILL TASTES THE BEST"
WINNER OF FLUTER MAGAZINE COMPETITION
DIRECTORS: VERENA PUHM & MARTIN KENZEL
CLIENT: FLUTER MAGAZINE
"THE CAN"
AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SPEC SPOT
WINNER OF GRAND PRIX VICTORIA AWARD & FILM FORUM LINZ AWARD, CATEGORY: “FUTURE – THE YOUNG FILM”
JAM JAR - SHORT FILM
DIRECTOR: VERENA PUHM
"BOX204"
IMMERSIVE DANCE THEATRE & FEATURE
DIRECTOR: VERENA PUHM
CHOREOGRAPHER: SERGEJ PUMPER
YO ROLLER
COMMERCIAL
DIRECTOR: VERENA PUHM
MUSIC: ON THE WAY - IAN POST
PRODUCTION COMPANY: AEON REASON
CLIENT: YO ROLLER
"A FAMILY PORTRAIT"
2.5 ANIMATION
CREATED BY: VERENA PUHM
"ADAM AT THE APPLE"
HANDMADE 16MM SHORT FILM
CREATED: VERENA PUHM & MARTIN KENZEL
EXHIBITED AT ART SHOW "SATAN'S FOOD COURT" 2019, ART SHARE LA
"INFECTED"
FESTIVAL COMMERCIAL
DIRECTOR: VERENA PUHM
CLIENT: INFECTED FESTIVAL
About “V”
Creative Producer, Gen AI director and TV writer with over a decade of experience in international film and television development and production. V has a proven track record of developing and producing engaging, culturally impactful content for top-tier networks including CNN, BBC, Netflix, Pro7Sat1 and RTLII. She aims to leverage her extensive industry expertise, dynamic creative vision, and commitment to inclusivity and social justice in all her projects.
Let’s work together!
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Writer/Script Doctor
With a proven track record in developing both scripted and unscripted TV series and documentaries, I specialize in creating engaging narratives that captivate audiences. Whether you need a new script or revisions to an existing one, I ensure your content is ready for television, tailored to resonate with your target audience.
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Gen AI Director/Consultant
As a leader in AI-generated content, I offer expertise in directing and consulting for projects ranging from commercials to short films and series. My approach integrates creativity with cutting-edge technology, ensuring a seamless production process and delivering innovative content that aligns with your vision.
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Producer
With extensive experience in producing commercials, television, and documentaries, I oversee projects with precision and efficiency. From managing budgets to coordinating teams, I ensure your project is executed smoothly, delivering high-quality results that meet and exceed expectations.