Martini (YC W26) — AI video production for professionals
Martini is a collaborative, AI-native platform for professional filmmaking in the era of generative media. By integrating the best generative models into professional workflows, we enable world-class creatives to harness generative AI as a legitimate medium for film.
Martini is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2026 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: AI Video Production for Professionals. The founders listed are Koh Terai (Founder/CEO), Long Hoang (Founder/CTO) (Y Combinator directory entry, January 15, 2026).
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Martini is a collaborative, AI-native platform for professional filmmaking in the era of generative media.
By integrating the best generative models into professional workflows, we enable world-class creatives to harness generative AI as a legitimate medium for film.
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Direct AI like you direct film. The film set for AI videos—with camera control, integrated pipeline, and real-time collaboration. For filmmakers, studios, and agencies who create professional AI videos.
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Koh Terai
Founder/CEO
Cannes-screened cinematographer. Stanford Design. CS background.
Building professional filmmaking tools for the generative era of film.
www.kohterai.com
Long Hoang
Founder/CTO
Turns Martinis into Films.
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