Calvin Herbst is a filmmaker and artist blending the sensitivity of analog storytelling with the restless curiosity of artificial intelligence. Grounded in a deep respect for human experience, his work transforms cutting-edge tools such as Flux, Stable Diffusion, Runway, and Sora into extensions of craft, building workflows that fluidly bridge tactile film traditions with fully AI-driven animation. His award-winning projects, including Velocium (Project Odyssey Title Prize) and Pencil Sketch (ADOS exhibition), reflect a practice where technology remains in service of story. Alongside his artistic work, Calvin has collaborated with brands and platforms including Dior x Meta, Nike SB, Snapchat, Meta x Coachella, and Vogue x Snapchat, and has shared his expertise through guest talks for ComfyUI and Civitai, establishing him as both a technical innovator and a thoughtful cinematic voice.