Showbiz

Desktop app

Create AI
video shots

Showbiz is a desktop app for making videos with AI, one shot at a time. Describe a scene, generate images and video clips, then export them to your video editor.

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Showbiz storyboard workspace with a shot preview, shot sequence and controls for the selected shot
Storyboard workspaceShowbiz 1.0.4

Project bible

Characters, locations
and reference frames

Your project bible is the reference library for a video. Save character and location pictures, then use them to create consistent frames for your shots.

Showbiz project bible with a dedicated reference frame workspace, picture takes and generation controls
Project bibleShowbiz 1.0.4

One project file

Create or open a .showbiz file containing the project and its referenced images and videos. Move or share the complete project as one package.

Generate each shot

Plan a video as a sequence of shots. Give each shot a prompt, choose its frames and model, and generate a clip. Set storyboard defaults or override them for individual shots.

Media for your editor

Export your storyboard's images and video clips as a ZIP for your video editor. Use .sbz for Forgecut to import the media into its library without placing it on the timeline.

Generation and automation

Providers, costs and agents

Cloud or local models

Use your own provider credentials, or connect a compatible local image or video server. Available controls depend on the model.

  • Google AI
  • fal.ai
  • OpenRouter
  • Local servers

Estimates and charges

See available cost estimates before generation and track usage in the project. Provider-reported charges appear where supported. Estimates are labelled, and missing final charges remain unknown.

MCP access

Agents can attach to a running Showbiz instance to inspect and update its open project through MCP. The desktop app and agents work on the same project.

Latest published release

Download Showbiz

Version 1.0.5 Released 1 November 2026

Screenshots show version 1.0.4. Downloads follow the latest published release.

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Using Showbiz

What do I need to generate?
For cloud models, add your own provider API keys in Settings. For local models, configure a compatible inference server and its model names. The local server runs separately.
Where are projects and credentials stored?
Projects and media live in the .showbiz file you save. API keys are separate from project files and are currently stored as plaintext in the device's local settings database.
Is Showbiz free?
Showbiz is open source under the MIT license. Cloud generation is billed by your chosen provider. Local inference uses your own server and hardware.