AI Filmmaking Courses
London Filmworks is a leading provider of AI Filmmaking courses in the UK. We teach students from all different backgrounds to use AI tools in a way that is innovative, efficient and responsible.
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AI in Film: From Hype to Practice
Artificial Intelligence is already transforming how we make films. At the London Film School, we take a clear and practical position:
AI is not a replacement for filmmakers. It is a tool in the hands of storytellers.
Our approach is grounded in craft. We focus on how these tools can support creative thinking, accelerate workflows and expand what filmmakers can achieve, while keeping storytelling at the centre.
A Proven Training Offer
Last year we ran a series of successful AI courses in partnership with Virtual Storylab. We had fantastic feedback from our students and many requests for more courses.
From September 2026 we are launching our new comprehensive suite of AI courses. These are designed for AI filmmakers of all abilities and cover many different aspects of filmmaking, from world building to sound design, from script editing to AI ethics. Together, London Film School and Virtual Story Lab combine:
- Deep storytelling expertise
- Cutting-edge AI workflows
- A shared commitment to responsible, creative practice
Courses overview
| AI Filmmaking Fundamentals | AI Filmmaking Next Steps | AI Filmmaking Mastery | AI Filmmaking Winter Intensive |
| 16th Sep - 21st Oct | 4th Nov - 9th Dec | 13th Jan - 17th Jan | 14th - 18th Dec |
| £450 | £450 | £450 | £1200 |
| Online | Online | Online | In person |
| 6 evening classes | 6 evening classes | 6 evening classes | 1 week in-person |
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Beginner/Intermediate |
| More info | More info | More info | More info |
Our Tutors
Fiona Bavinton
Creative Technologist, Software Engineer, FilmmakerFiona Bavinton
Creative Technologist, Software Engineer, FilmmakerFiona Bavinton is a creative technologist and storyteller with 20 years’ experience as a software engineer and technical lead. She is a professional member of the British Computer Society and has worked on a range of projects including as a technical lead tasked with building the BBC’s streaming infrastructure for the London Olympics and iPlayer. She is also an award-winning film maker and a professional member of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain. Now at the intersection of storytelling and technology, she pushes, breaks and challenges game engines, AI, and creative computing to reshape how narratives are created and experienced. She is also completing a PhD researching AI and multi-channel content production.
Clare Cahill
Producer, Senior LecturerClare Cahill
Producer, Senior LecturerClare Cahill is a creative producer, educator, and senior lecturer in producing at Arts University Bournemouth. With over 20 feature films to her credit, she practices what she teaches, blending industry expertise with education. A member of the Production Guild of Great Britain, she is passionate about the future of storytelling, exploring new production methods with creative technology, game engines, AI, and tools beyond the camera.
FAQs
For beginners to both AI and AI filmmaking we recommend taking the AI Filmmaking Fundamentals course.
AI Filmmaking Next Steps is aimed at filmmakers who understand the basics of both AI and filmmaking and want to apply AI in a more structured, production-focused way.
Finally, our AI Filmmaking Mastery course is suited for those who have experience using AI tools to turn visual ideas into reference images and keyframes and have a good grasp of the ethics of AI filmmaking.
We would ideally like you to bring a laptop (although spares are available) to work on the course. Most AI tools used during the course will be accessed through a browser rather than installed directly onto participant’s laptops.
There may be some recommended applications for editing or organising assets, but we will confirm these in advance in the participation handout. We aim to use tools that are available on both Mac and Windows.
