Curious Refuge

We are stoked to announce our next contest, The Feel-Good AI Film Competition, in partnership with @epidemicsound. We want to see your most inspiring AI Films. We're talking first loves, new beginnings, and everything cute and cozy. Submissions are now open, and you have until March 10th to submit your film. When you participate, you also get 30 days free from Epidemic Sound. Woot! We cannot wait to see what you create! Get started here: curiousrefuge.com/2026-ai-feel-g…

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We are so excited to announce all-access membership at Curious Refuge. We’ve chatted with artists from around the world to provide the best training experience for anyone looking to have a serious career in AI creativity. This exclusive membership is not just access to all of the courses for one price; it is a program designed to help you achieve your goals as a creative artist. From 1-on-1 Coaching Calls to Exclusive Tool Discounts, and even job opportunities, this program is how to take your career to a completely new level. Join the waitlist today, and the membership officially opens on Tuesday, April 7th at 11 AM PT. Learn more here: curiousrefuge.com/curious-refuge…

@pzf_ai wow, what a destination to gain inspiration from. Excited to see your work coming out of the screenwriting class!

I spent the weekend in Melaka, Malaysia walking around with my phone, photographing what caught my eye. I'm currently studying screenwriting with @CuriousRefuge and it's teaching me to think differently about location; not just as a backdrop, but as a key character in the story. The architecture in Melaka expresses centuries of cultural history: Chinese temple doors next to Dutch colonial remnants next to Indian flower shops next to Malay shophouses. Every street is a layering of different traditions and different colour palettes. So much of storytelling lives in these details: the colour of a doorway, the texture of a wall, the way different cultures express themselves through the spaces they build. It's easy to lose sight of this when you're deep in tools and prompts and workflows. Just walking around and looking was exactly what I needed. What feeds your visual imagination when you step away from the tools?

4b. Prompt with Reference Image: Quirky Sushi magazine ad, space motifs, text says "Cosmic Sushi”

4a. Prompt: Quirky Sushi magazine ad, space motifs, text says "Cosmic Sushi”

Tested @midjourney v8 against @FlowbyGoogle Nano Banana Pro, including style reference workflows. Midjourney almost feels like it took a step back in some areas compared to v7. Nano Banana Pro seems the stronger generator overall, primarily due to how well it handles references and lets you use up to 14 images. Verdict: Midjourney v8 isn’t final-frame ready, but it’s great for moodboards and exploring style. So the best workflow right now is Midjourney for style, and then pairing it with Nano Banana for execution. 1a. Prompt: a cinematic still of a man in a sci-fi film wearing a blue mech suit, in a futuristic market with blue gems, --ar 16:9 --raw

Join our live online workshop NOW: "UGC at Speed: AI Workflows for Scroll-Stopping Content" and learn how to produce high-quality user-generated content that captures attention and performs on social platforms. WATCH: us06web.zoom.us/j/89943401509

4. Graphic Design Prompt: Quirky Sushi magazine ad, space motifs, text says "Cosmic Sushi”

3. Realism Prompt: A man sitting in a coffee shop with natural lighting V8 struggles with logical scene construction and fine details (like object placement). It’s a bit of a bummer.

We love @midjourney for its cinematic aesthetic, but the latest v8 alpha rollout feels a bit underwhelming so far. We tested v7 against v8, including style reference workflows, and the overall image quality isn’t a huge leap. In some cases, it even feels like a step back. Want to see for yourself? Our latest blog post covers how you could generate AI images using Midjourney 8. Check it out here: lnkd.in/gR3G7e4y 1. Cinematic Sci-Fi Character Prompt: A man in a blue mech suit in a futuristic market

Join our live online workshop this Monday, March 23, 11 am PT / 2 pm ET "UGC at Speed: AI Workflows for Scroll-Stopping Content" Ľudovít Nastišin will share how he uses AI tools to rapidly produce high-quality user-generated content that captures attention and performs on social platforms. RSVP here: luma.com/51lwoj5v

Nano Banana Pro images (left) style references (right), thanks to @CuriousRefuge for prompt guide: "Use uploaded image a style reference for color grading, camera qualities, but not composition or set design." Been working months with very dry Nano images! Style ref. #aiarts 1/2

Playing with pastel green and warm tones in this cinematic set. What story do you see unfolding through these stills? Master Prompt here (and individual prompts in ALT): "Cinematic still of a [SUBJECT] [DESTINATION], soft ethereal glow, dreamy haze diffusion, shallow depth of field, wind-blown hair, delicate flowing dress, natural environment, soft bloom highlights, lens flare, volumetric sunlight rays, shot on 35mm film, Kodak Portra 400 color grading, pastel greens and warm tones, low contrast, subtle film grain, nostalgic, poetic, serene" If you try it out, share it with us! We'd love to see what you come up with 👀