SceneSift

SceneSift is a mobile + web app that helps people locate specific scenes in TV shows and streaming originals without scrubbing through episodes. Users describe what they remember (e.g., “the diner argument with the blue jacket” or “the episode where she quits on stage”), and the app returns likely matches with timestamps, episode numbers, and confidence scores. It works best for shows that have available subtitles/closed captions, and it improves as users confirm or correct results. The MVP focuses on a limited catalog (public-domain content and opt-in partner shows) to avoid legal blowback, then expands via licensing or creator uploads. This is an AI app plus traditional app: AI powers semantic search over dialogue and scene metadata, while the product experience is simple bookmarking, sharing, and personal watchlists. Realistically, success depends on content access and partnerships, not just model quality.