AI Movie Making Workshops

'Make AI Movies' offers a variety of filmmaking programs that cater to YOUR budget and schedule while incorporating creative technology. 

These options include: 

After school / before school AI filmmaking workshop programs that run from 3pm to 4pm (or 8am - 9am), one day a week for eight weeks. 

• Outside of School Hours school holiday workshop programs, which operate during the school holidays from 9am to 3pm, for 5 weekdays in a row. 

• Stand-alone showcase and demonstration workshops that provide an overview and introduction to AI filmmaking, demonstrating creative AI production tools and allowing participation in engaging creative exercises. 

• Bespoke 'In-Class' teaching sessions and programs for schools, tailored to the unique needs of educators and designed to support curriculum-based learning during school hours. 

• Professional development workshops for teachers seeking to enhance their understanding of AI tools and technology. 

• Workshops for Government Departments, Businesses, and Community Organisations, where Make AI Movies offers tailored sessions to suit the needs of various sectors, including not-for-profits. 

• Private Production Workshops for individuals with creative ideas who want to bring their concepts to life as videos, transform old family photos into realistic movies, or even turn their child's drawings into stunning lifelike animations. 

• Lastly, online workshops are available, providing digital versions of all the creative production workshops mentioned above.

The Make AI Movies AFTER SCHOOL / BEFORE SCHOOL workshops use creative AI tools to teach students the art of filmmaking. These workshops operate each term from 3pm to 4pm (or 8am to 9am) one day a week for eight weeks.

The cost is $200 total per student for the 8-week course, which includes 8 hours of tuition at a rate of $25 per hour-long session.

To get started, message info@makeaimovies.com.au or use the contact form to share your preferred days of the week and the school where you want the workshops to take place, and we will coordinate the logistics from there.

These filmmaking programs accommodate a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 20 students.

Students will be organised into teams, and together they will produce a 1-minute short AI movie based on storytelling fundamentals. Throughout the 8-week period, students will receive step-by-step guidance on how to create their short AI movie.

Week 1 – Brainstorming characters and story ideas.

Week 2 – Learning story structure and generating a written outline and script.

Week 3 – Learning shot sizes, camera angles, and camera movements.

Week 4 – Using the scripts to illustrate the shots and transform these illustrations into video.

Week 5 – Shooting video performances to create character dialogue and movement.

Week 6 – Utilizing AI tools to create story videos in a consistent style.

Week 7 – Creating music and sound effects using AI tools for each scene.

Week 8 – Introduction to editing the movie.

Computers and equipment will be provided, and the costs for software subscriptions are included in the workshop fee.

The Make AI Movies SCHOOL HOLIDAY workshop program operates each school holiday from 9am to 3pm, for 5 days. This innovative program focuses on creative technology and is designed to engage students in hands-on filmmaking programs. 

The cost is $350 per student for a 1-week course, which totals 30 hours of tuition ($12 per hour). 

Workshops support a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 20 students. 

Students will be grouped into teams and will collaboratively produce a 3-minute short AI movie based on storytelling fundamentals. 

Computers and equipment are provided, and software subscription costs are included in the workshop fee. 

Students will be guided step-by-step over 5 days in how to make a short AI movie. 

Day 1 – Brainstorming characters and story ideas, developing story structure, and generating written outlines and scripts. 

Day 2 - Learning shot sizes, camera angles, and camera movements. Using the scripts to illustrate pictures of the shots and then transforming the illustrations into realistic videos. 

Day 3 - Shooting videos of performances to create character dialogue and movement. Using AI tools to create story videos with a consistent style and good lip sync. 

Day 4 – Creating music and sound effects using AI tools. Assembling the movie and making it work as a finished production. 

Day 5 - Editing the movie.

Make AI Movies is excited to collaborate with teachers and schools to offer regular ‘In-Class’ workshops and filmmaking programs during school hours. The length of these creative technology programs and the duration of the workshops can be negotiated to achieve the best outcomes for students. However, the minimum attendance is 5 and a maximum of 30 students. Costs will start at $250 for a 1-hour standalone workshop, with decreasing negotiable costs for block bookings. Computers and equipment are provided, and software subscriptions are included in the cost of the workshops.

The Make AI Movies AI TOOLS SHOWCASE & DEMONSTRATION can be booked one week in advance for times that best fit teachers and students during school hours. The cost for this engaging experience, which highlights creative technology in filmmaking programs, is $200 for 1 hour. 

These workshops will demonstrate a wide variety of creative AI tools, showcasing examples of their capabilities while allowing attendees to engage in creative exercises. If there is something specific that a teacher or school would like to present to students, advance requests can be accommodated. 

Each workshop supports a minimum of 5 participants and can accommodate up to 20 people. 

Computers and necessary equipment will be provided, and software subscriptions are included in the workshop cost.

Make AI Movies offers professional development workshops and programs for teachers interested in enhancing their understanding of AI tools and technology, as well as integrating creative technology into their curriculum. 

The lengths of these filmmaking programs can be negotiated to achieve the best outcomes for teachers and schools, with costs adjusted accordingly. 

Minimum attendance is 5 and maximum attendance is 20 teachers, with a maximum cost of $50 per teacher. A 1-hour standalone session will cost $250 minimum. 

Computers and equipment will be provided, and software subscriptions are included in the cost of the workshop.

Make AI Movies also offers workshops focusing on creative technology for businesses, government departments, community organisations, and not-for-profits. 

While the emphasis remains on AI tools, the content production is tailored to meet the specific needs of the hiring organization. 

Each filmmaking program accommodates a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 20 participants. 

Costs vary based on the length of the programs and the duration of the workshops.

However  a 1-hour standalone workshop starts at $350, and block bookings are negotiated appropriately for the level of service provided.

If you have your own project in mind that involves: 

• Bringing your own creative ideas to life through short films
• Using creative AI technology to transform old photos into realistic movies 
• Turning your child’s drawings into a lifelike movie

Make AI Movies would be delighted to discuss rates and the work involved in developing and producing your project!

Make AI Movies workshops can be held at any venue with a good-sized room, tables and chairs, a projector, speakers, and good wifi. However, school classrooms, where students feel comfortable in familiar environments, are ideal and usually take place in Outside of School Hours Care rooms. These creative technology filmmaking programs can travel to any venue that best suits the needs of the class. Make AI Movies will supply the computers, software, and other equipment. Students will have to bring their own lunch and find their own way to the venue.

Make AI Movies also offers online workshops that feature all the physical workshops listed above, available at similar pricing structures. These workshops focus on creative technology and are designed to enhance your skills in filmmaking programs. The major point of difference is that computers will not be provided; however, logins to essential tools will be supplied. When registrations of interest meet minimum participant thresholds, a confirmation email will be sent outlining an agreed schedule for workshop delivery. Upon confirmation of participation, a $200 payment will grant students access for 8 weeks. Students must have their own laptops, but they will receive a free user login for the AI tools being utilized.

Make AI Movies has different fee structures for different kinds of workshop programs, but all fees include computers and software costs.

• The 8-Week After School Program runs for 1 hour each week, and costs $200 per student for 8 hours tuition.
• The School Holiday Program runs for 5 days a week from 9am to 3pm, and costs $350 per student for 30 hours tuition.
• 1-hour Professional Development workshops cost $250 total per session.
• 1-hour Showcase and Demonstration workshops cost $250 total per session.
• In-Class Workshop costs are negotiable dependent on how many workshops are booked, but individual workshops cost $250 total per session.
• Business, Government and Community workshops are negotiable dependent on how many workshops are booked, but individual workshops cost $350 total per session
• Private Production Services are also negotiable depending on the project and how many workshops are booked, but typically start at $100 per hour.

Payments are to be made in full in advance, once there is a confirmation of workshop attendance.