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SUMMARY:Skills Futures: critical AI skills for high-impact film producing
DESCRIPTION:AI isn’t the future\, it’s the now. Forward-thinking film producers are already harnessing its power; the gap between those armed and able to leverage responsible AI in practical and creative ways and those left behind is widening fast! \nSkills Futures: critical AI skills for high-impact film producing tackles the industry’s critical training void in AI head-on. Purpose-built for UK freelance film producers\, this intensive hands-on programme delivers what the sector desperately needs: inspiration plus practical and creative AI mastery you can apply with confidence immediately. \nReal-World Application at the Core\nThis programme is centred on real-world experience of AI use in film producing (pros and cons). It’s applied technology referencing actual industry practice as experienced by Final Pixel working at the cutting edge of technology\, and relevant examples from other film studios. We’re arming you (not alarming you) with the knowledge of if\, when\, and how to use AI in film production and distribution pipelines\, taking into consideration legal\, ethical\, and sustainability contexts. \nYou’ll learn how to confidently discuss the impact and opportunity of AI\, with talent\, with commissioners and buyers\, post-production houses\, and colleagues keen to understand the use of AI across all production roles. One of our key learning objectives is to ensure you are equipped to advocate for creative and practical AI use where it brings genuine added value and innovation—and to know when to push for change and when not to. \nThis course is being delivered through a partnership between Royal Holloway University of London’s StoryFutures (reputation for delivering high quality and inclusive training in use of immersive technologies to over 1400 creative industry professionals) and Final Pixel (award-winning entertainment studio). \nThis course is part-funded by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. \nWho it’s for\nSkills Futures (a StoryFutures -at Royal Holloway University of London\,  and Final Pixel initiative) offers 16-20 places to film freelancers\, specifically established producers with three to five years’ experience in singles\, broadcasts or streamer\, theatrical release\, series\, or scripted feature films. The stackable programme is made up of in-person full days and ‘micro modules’ delivered online. \nThis is a nationwide programme and we welcome applications from across the UK.  \nWe always welcome applications from under-represented groups\, including\, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. \nWe offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond\, or would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format\, please email: Helen.ONeill@rhul.ac.uk \nThere is a small allowance for access costs for successful candidates to ensure participants get the most from the programme. Details of this funding can be discussed with the training provider once accepted onto the programme\, and will be assessed on an individual basis. \nWhat it covers\nIn 32 transformative hours\, you will get hands-on to learn practical and creative AI skills that revolutionise how to work and thrive in the evolving digital era. Recognising the priority for producers to break down creative briefs and scripts into storyboards\, film schedules\, and workable budgets\, we’ll provide samples as starting points. \nThe programme will take you from AI 101—demystifying artificial intelligence—through to how to creatively and practically storyboard\, breakdown\, budget\, schedule\, pitch\, and scale a film idea using a range of AI tools\, workflows\, and pipelines. You will be able to quickly apply tools like Claude and other AI platforms to your actual job functions. From this foundation\, masterclasses and workshops will elevate your understanding—teaching you how to enhance creative vision with AI\, create assets efficiently\, and understand their impact on the production pipeline (timelines\, costs\, and workflow effects). \nLearning Progression:\n\nWeek 1: in-person robust foundational AI skills\, introduction to a broad range of tools and workflows\, VP demos and inspirational AI-led use cases and teamwork (e.g.\, VP suite and 2 x cutting-edge demos)\nWeek 2: online masterclasses from top tier industry experts for enrichment and media generation\, hands on application of AI tools and pipelines (e.g.\, 3D object generation\, animation\, video generation\, dramatised voice generation (script + narration)\, budget/schedule optimisation with AI)\nWeeks 3: interactive online workshop for hands-on project development\, deepening AI skills (e.g.\, concept development\, remote project workshops\, producing early assets: concept art\, draft scripts\, first-pass pitch deck\, agreement on final project direction)\nWeek 4: in-person\, on-set at Futures Studio for delivery of creative AI playbook/pitch with industry and peer feedback (e.g. teams use AI tools to complete pitch decks/playbooks\, live pitches to industry stakeholders with feedback and peer review\, discussion of future opportunities and roles\n\nHow to apply\nThis course runs from 12 March – 31 March 2026 and will be delivered partly in-person and partly online. \nIn-person sessions will take place at the cutting edge Futures Studio @Royal Holloway University of London\, Egham\, Surrey TW20. \n\nThursday 12 March\nTuesday 31 March\n\nOther sessions will be delivered online (dates and times TBC) \nMasterclasses \n\nLegal\, ethical and industry standards – (date/time TBC)\n2D gen AI creation and 3D Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\nVideo and animation Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\nMusic and dramatised voice Gen AI workshops – (date/time TBC)\n\nOnline interactive workshops: 2 x double workshop sessions each week  (dates and times TBC) \n\ncreative development\npractical development inc pipeline development and pitch preparation \n\nContact information\nName: Helen O’NeillEmail: Helen.ONeill@rhul.ac.uk \n\nOriginal event page: https://www.screenskills.com/bookings/skills-futures-critical-ai-skills-for-high-impact-film-producing/
URL:https://digitalcreatorsnetwork.com/event/skills-futures-critical-ai-skills-for-high-impact-film-producing/
LOCATION:Royal Holloway University of London\, Futures Studio\, Egham\, Surrey\, TW20\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI,In person,Virtual
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