Ikenna Mokwe

Filmmaker | Creative Director & Technologist (AI)

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13 Ways

June 17, 2025 by Ikenna Mokwe

It’s uncomfortable. It’s relatable. It’s a little too real.

13 Ways to Annoy People

▶ Watch now. Then maybe… take the bike tomorrow.

Two years ago, I was stuck.

Finishing scripts for client work
Easy.

But personal projects?
Always half-written.
Half-done.
Never finished.

Then I started using AI
and things finally got made.

That shift didn’t just help me
it opened new doors for our clients too.

My latest project
13 Ways to Annoy People on the Commute
A fast, two-minute short,
made late at night with a lot of laughs and AI.

In a way, it’s my first proper short film
and I’m proud of it.

More coming soon.

If you’ve got stories to tell,
I’d love to help bring them to life.

And if you’ve got teams that need training on
how to tell better brand stories
with the latest AI tools and techniques

Get in touch!

Tools used

Video:
→ Kling AI 2.0, 2.1
→ Higgsfield AI
→ Luma AI Ray2
→ Google Veo 2
→ Runway Gen-4 Image-to-Video
→ Freepik
→ krea.ai
→ Topaz Labs AI Video

Image:
→ Google DeepMind Imagen 3
→ Runway Gen-4 References
→ Reve Image
→ Topaz Labs AI Image

Voice:
→ ElevenLabs

I’m also always looking
for creatives and storytellers
especially those using AI to push their ideas further.

If that’s you, let’s talk.

June 17, 2025 /Ikenna Mokwe

Countdown To Delicious

May 15, 2025 by Ikenna Mokwe

Most brands are overthinking video.

The first version doesn’t need to be perfect. Just fast enough to learn. With AI, we now explore ideas in hours, not weeks.

I came up with this campaign idea the night before. A day later, we had a testable first draft. That was a month ago and it already looks outdated next to what we’re creating now.

Here’s why that matters:

1. Faster iteration
Test multiple creative routes without slowing down.

2. Clearer audience response
Get early signals on what’s landing before you scale.

3. Continuous improvement
The tools are evolving fast. So are the ideas.

4. Smarter spend
Validate direction before committing real budget.

Tools Used:

• Image: ChatGPT Image Generation, Ideogram
• Video: Runway, Kling AI, MiniMax, Luma AI, Topaz Labs
• Voice: ElevenLabs
• Editing: Adobe Premiere, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve

May 15, 2025 /Ikenna Mokwe

Typo Rage

October 20, 2024 by Ikenna Mokwe

You know that sinking feeling when you hit “send” and immediately spot a typo?

We’ve all been there!

That moment inspired my latest AI video experiment: a fun spec ad for Grammatic—a fictional product designed to catch those slip-ups before it’s too late. Featuring AI-generated actors (who thankfully don’t judge), the ad brings this all-too-relatable scenario to life.

While working on this project, I picked up a few things that might resonate with anyone exploring AI in video production:

  • AI makes generating visuals more accessible, but crafting a compelling story? That’s still up to us humans.

  • There’s no magic wand—mixing multiple AI and traditional tools seems to do the trick.

  • The real sweet spot is blending AI capabilities with classic techniques for a workflow that just feels right.

I’m super excited about how AI is shaking up storytelling and am keen to apply these advancements to create impactful content.

Oh, and speaking of typos—how many intentional ones can you spot?

Workflow:

• Text-to-image Midjourney
• Image-to-video Runway
• Video Upscaling Topaz Labs
• Graphics & Editing Adobe Creative Cloud
• Music Audio Network

October 20, 2024 /Ikenna Mokwe
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