Navigating AI in Filmmaking (On Demand)

This is an On Demand course. On Demand courses allow you to watch pre-recorded lectures at your own pace, with curated resources and other materials to support your work. You can begin taking this course at any time.

In order to serve more of the Sundance Collab community, we developed this On Demand course from existing live online course content. By doing so, we are able to offer Navigating AI in Filmmaking (On Demand) at a price that allows more people to benefit from the course content.

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.

This On Demand course will equip you with practical knowledge and insights from industry professionals that will help you explore how AI can support your creative vision without compromising your voice.

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

What you'll learn from the course:

• Historical context of AI development and its integration into filmmaking
• Practical applications of AI across the filmmaking process
• 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
• Sustainable workflows that balance technological innovation with human creativity
• Strategies to adapt and innovate

Course outline:

• Module 1: The Creative Frontier of AI in Filmmaking with Seth Piezas
• Module 2: The Legal and Practical Guide to Using AI with Chris Perez
• Module 3: Ethical Frameworks with AX Mina
• Module 4: A Conversation with Filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough
• Module 5: Practical Workflows with Julius Pryor IV and Bryan Hill
• Module 6: A Filmmaker’s Case Study with Michaela Ternasky-Holland
• Module 7: A Director’s Journey into AI with Quinn Halleck
• Module 8: Building Your Career and Community with Verena Puhm

View the Outline tab for more details on the course.

All course videos are closed-captioned. For other accommodations and support services, please email us at accessibility@sundance.org.