Navigating AI in Filmmaking

Great filmmaking evolves with technology, and AI is transforming how stories are told, produced, and shared. To stay ahead in this rapidly changing industry, artists need to understand these new technologies and how tools like AI can work to their advantage.

This immersive online weekend intensive will equip you with practical knowledge and insights from industry professionals that will help you explore how AI can support your creative vision — from script development to post-production to distribution — without compromising your voice.

Across two full days with a Friday evening kickoff, you'll explore the rapidly evolving AI landscape specifically through a filmmaker's lens. You'll learn which tools can enhance your vision (rather than replace it) and develop strategies to navigate the complex ethical and legal considerations that come with these powerful new technologies.

Whether you're a documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, director, or producer, this intensive will empower you to confidently take bold, informed steps into the future of filmmaking.

What you bring to the course:

• Current filmmaking projects or challenges that might benefit from AI integration
• Questions about how AI might impact your creative process
• Concerns about maintaining artistic authenticity while using AI tools
• Curiosity about the legal and ethical implications of AI in storytelling

What you'll learn from the course:

• Historical context of AI development and its integration into filmmaking
• Practical applications of AI across pre-production, production, and post-production
• Techniques for using AI as a creative assistant while maintaining your directorial voice
• Ethical frameworks for responsible AI implementation in your projects
• Legal considerations regarding AI-generated content and intellectual property
• Data-driven approaches to audience development and targeted distribution
• Sustainable workflows that balance technological innovation with human creativity
• Strategies to adapt, innovate, and stand out

This course will:

• Provide hands-on experience with current AI tools designed for filmmakers
• Offer personalized guidance on integrating AI into your specific projects
• Feature case studies of successful AI implementation in independent and studio productions
• Connect you with a community of forward-thinking filmmakers exploring similar territory

Intensive Schedule

Friday, June 13

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT)

Saturday, June 14

• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PT)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)

Sunday, June 15

• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PT)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PT)

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available and are considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Those who apply earlier will have a greater chance of getting support. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the course registration form.

Sundance Collab provides accommodations and support services to participants with disabilities. Accommodations and services are designed to meet the needs of each participant. Please email us at accessibility@sundance.org to arrange for services.