Welcome to Cozy AI Kitchen, where we explore how AI can empower creators! In this episode, actor, producer, and director Hans Obma (known for Better Call Saul, WandaVision, and more) shares how he uses AI tools like ChatGPT to learn languages, prepare for interviews, and promote his projects—including his Welsh-language film.

Hans dives into:

- How AI helped him practice Welsh before a live TV interview
- Using AI to research film festivals and build relationships
- Why empathy and clear communication matter—even with AI
- Practical advice for actors navigating the AI era

If you’re an actor, creator, or just curious about AI in entertainment, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

What You’ll Learn

✅ How actors can leverage AI for language learning and interview prep
✅ Practical ways AI can support film promotion and festival submissions
✅ Why context matters when prompting AI for better results
✅ How empathy and Dale Carnegie principles apply to AI-assisted communication
✅ Tips for discovering and amplifying your unique strengths in a competitive industry


Chapters
00:00 - How Actors Can Use AI Today
00:00:17 - AI’s Role in Creativity: Positive and Negative Perceptions
00:00:30 - Meet Hans Obma: Actor, Producer, Director
00:01:04 - The Welsh Language Journey
00:02:00 - Learning Languages as an Actor: Self-Reliance vs. Entourage
00:03:19 - Practicing Welsh with ChatGPT Before a Live Interview
00:05:03 - Overcoming Fear of AI and Using It Strategically
00:06:02 - Submitting to Film Festivals with AI Research
00:07:17 - The Power of Context in AI Prompts
00:08:51 - Empathy, Relationships, and Dale Carnegie Principles with AI
00:11:03 - Advice for Aspiring and Experienced Actors in the AI Era
00:12:36 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Follow Hans’ Work

Speakers
Hans Obma – Actor, Producer, Director
Follow Hans: https://instagram.com/hansobma  
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3155819/

Host: John – Cozy AI Kitchen

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Actor Hans Obma shares how he uses ChatGPT to advance his career, from practicing Welsh language interviews before live media appearances to researching film festival submissions for his project Cardigan. He emphasizes using AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for creativity, applying it to refine email communications using Dale Carnegie principles and identify his unique strengths. The key insight is that clear, context-rich prompting—rooted in empathy and communication skills—makes AI significantly more effective as a professional assistant.

How Actors Can Use AI to Boost Their Careers, with Hans Obma | Cozy AI Kitchen