Cinematic AI Video Production | FilmHub 2026

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28–29 Nov 2026

From story development and visual worldbuilding to video generation and post-production.

FilmHub 2026 presents Cinematic AI Video Production, an intensive hybrid masterclass exploring how generative AI can be integrated into the filmmaking process – from story development and visual worldbuilding to video generation and post-production.

Led by interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker and AI creative producer Francesca Fini, the programme combines traditional filmmaking practice with generative AI, 3D worldbuilding, visual development and prompting systems.

Across four training days, participants will develop a practical, repeatable workflow for transforming an idea into cinematic sequences while maintaining consistency across story, characters, environments and visual style.

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Learning
outcomes

1Develop a story concept, visual framework and creative direction for a cinematic project.
2Create consistent characters, environments, props and visual assets for use across multiple shots.
3Translate a screenplay into a structured shooting list and model-ready prompts, selecting the right AI generation workflow for each shot.
4Build and refine a short cinematic sequence using 3D worldbuilding, AI video generation, continuity, editing, sound and colour grading.

Who should
attend

AFilmmakers, directors, writers and storytellers interested in integrating AI into their creative practice.
BArtists, designers and visual creatives exploring new approaches to moving image, digital production and worldbuilding.
CAdvertising, marketing and content professionals looking to create cinematic campaigns, branded content, commercials and social video using AI.
DBeginners, hobbyists and experienced creative practitioners with an interest in cinema, visual storytelling and AI-assisted filmmaking.

Francesca Fini

Francesca
Fini

Interdisciplinary Artist
Filmmaker
AI Creative Producer

Francesca Fini is an Italian interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, performer and AI creative producer working across experimental cinema, video art, performance, installation, 3D animation, AR and VR.

Her practice brings together directing, cinematography, editing, sound design and film production with contemporary AI tools, exploring the relationship between storytelling, technology and moving image.

Fini’s work has been presented internationally at leading festivals and cultural institutions, and she exhibited her AI-driven work at the Ras Al Khaimah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026.

— Her approach to AI filmmaking places storytelling and artistic authorship at the centre of the production process, using AI as part of a broader cinematic workflow rather than as a standalone generation tool.

The details

28–29NOV
When
In person, November 2026. Plus 2 online sessions TBC with the group.
8hIN PERSON
Duration
2 intensive in-person days: 8 hours per day.
5hONLINE
Duration
2 live online sessions: 5 hours per day.
250AED (excluding VAT & bank fees)
How much
Includes lunch on both in-person days & selected AI tools.
25SPOTS
Capacity

RAK Gas Building, 3rd floor Training Room

Bring Your Laptop

Before you
apply

Participants should have:

Basic familiarity with AI prompting, using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Grok.
Some hands-on experience with AI image generation and refining prompts.
A basic background in a visual or creative field, such as filmmaking, graphic design, architecture, photography, fine arts or related disciplines.
An interest in cinema, visual storytelling and aesthetics.

The masterclass is suitable for different experience levels, from beginners to experienced creative practitioners.

Software &
course
preparation

1The masterclass will use a range of AI tools for image generation, video generation, audio and visual workflows.
2Access to the required paid AI tools and generation credits is included in the AED 250 participation fee.
3Participants will receive setup instructions before the masterclass and may be asked to create individual accounts in advance.

Program
structure

Part I — In person

Story Development + Production Assets

DAY 1

Participants will explore:

Story concept development
Characters, locations and cinematic language
Moodboards and reference storyboards
Narrative flow and visual direction
Character identity and consistency
Voice, wardrobe and prop development
Environment and worldbuilding
Film palettes and visual style sheets
2D and 3D environment creation
Blender-based worldbuilding
Creating a consistent visual language across the project

Prompt Systems + Video Generation

DAY 2

Participants will explore:

Breaking down a screenplay into a practical shooting list
Asset planning and continuity
Building structured prompting workflows
Selecting the right generation approach for each shot
Image-to-video and reference-based generation
Character, spatial and visual continuity
Editing and upscaling
Lip-sync
Sound design and music
Colour grading

Part II — Live online

Student Work Analysis + Production Clinic

DAY 3

Participants return online to review their projects with Francesca and receive targeted feedback on:

Story and cinematic rhythm
Character and environment consistency
Prompt effectiveness
Shot construction and continuity
Editing, sound and colour finishing

The session will also include a production clinic addressing technical challenges, generation issues and creative bottlenecks encountered during the assignment.

Advanced Worldbuilding

DAY 4

The final session explores advanced virtual-set production and AI-assisted worldbuilding.

Participants will learn how to:

Plan virtual sets around a screenplay and shooting list
Build environments and spatial relationships in Blender
Develop lighting, materials and production props
Plan character blocking and camera positions
Create reusable spatial references for image and video generation

By the end of the programme, participants will understand how to build a repeatable cinematic workflow that brings together story development, visual direction, asset creation, worldbuilding, prompting, AI generation and post-production.

Learning
outcomes

1Develop a story concept, visual framework and creative direction for a cinematic project.

2Create consistent characters, environments, props and visual assets for use across multiple shots.

3Translate a screenplay into a structured shooting list and model-ready prompts, selecting the right AI generation workflow for each shot.

4Build and refine a short cinematic sequence using 3D worldbuilding, AI video generation, continuity, editing, sound and colour grading.

Who should
attend

AFilmmakers, directors, writers and storytellers interested in integrating AI into their creative practice.

BArtists, designers and visual creatives exploring new approaches to moving image, digital production and worldbuilding.

CAdvertising, marketing and content professionals looking to create cinematic campaigns, branded content, commercials and social video using AI.

DBeginners, hobbyists and experienced creative practitioners with an interest in cinema, visual storytelling and AI-assisted filmmaking.

The details

28–29NOV

When

In person, November 2026. Plus 2 online sessions TBC with the group.

8hIN PERSON

Duration

2 intensive in-person days: 8 hours per day.

5hONLINE

Duration

2 live online sessions: 5 hours per day.

250AED (excluding VAT & bank fees)

How much

Includes lunch on both in-person days & selected AI tools.

25SPOTS

Capacity