Join us for a conversation with Ari Kuschnir, founder of award-winning production company m ss ng p eces and viral creator of mind-bending AI shorts. In this dynamic teach-in, Ari pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing how he harnesses AI not as a shortcut, but as a tool for artistic vision and social change. We’ll explore the cultural and technological possibilities of this transformative moment.
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Ari Kuschnir is a visionary storyteller and creative catalyst who consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary storytelling. He is the founder of m ss ng p eces, which creates award-winning content and immersive experiences for the world’s leading brands, and was voted Webby Production Company of the Year in 2025.
Recently, he has become an online sensation, creating mind-bending viral AI videos, including Trump doing ayahuasca, MAGA Ballroom 2028, We Can Talk, and many more, which have been seen by tens of millions worldwide. Through these works and speaking engagements, he sparks joy and wonder, planting seeds in the collective imagination that a different world is possible.
Amanda Needham is the Managing Director of the Telly Awards, a 47-year-old global award program honoring excellence in video and TV across all screens. She has directed international documentaries for Al Jazeera, produced commercial campaigns for Philips, and advised on feature films headed to Sundance. A Fulbright scholar who has lectured internationally on the political roots of remix video, she holds a B.A. in History from Yale and an M.S. in Multimedia Journalism from the U. of Oregon.
The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created for television and across video, across all screens. Receiving over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners hail from the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. The Telly Awards recognizes work that has been created on the behalf of a client, for a specific brand and/or company, or self-directed as a creative endeavor.
Last chance to submit your best video work - Enter by the limited Grace Period on Friday, April 17, 2026 at tellyawards.com