Creative Media Industries Institute

Make a Short Film in One Day “Elizabeth Strickler’s AI filmmaking workshop this past weekend was….astonishing. Like it or not, AI is here, and it is something every filmmaker needs to understand. Elizabeth and an all-star team of thinkers and developers gave us the approach and tools to create beyond our dreams. I know that there is another class this weekend. I would not miss it.” Tom Luse Executive Producer, The Walking Dead Curious about generative media? Excited? Skeptical? Somewhere in between? This workshop is designed for people who want to spend a day making something, asking questions, and forming their own opinions. Join educator, filmmaker, and AI strategist Elizabeth Strickler for a one-day, hands-on creative lab exploring how generative media is changing storytelling, filmmaking, and creative work. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a studio. You’ll move through the entire creative process, from idea to story, images, video, sound, editing, and the beginning of your own short film. Along the way we’ll explore where these tools shine, where they fall short, and what they may mean for creative work, business, and the future of storytelling. Whether you’re a filmmaker, artist, educator, entrepreneur, creative professional, or simply curious, you’ll spend the day creating alongside other thoughtful people who want to better understand this rapidly evolving landscape. Together we’ll explore: • Story development and concept generation • Creating images, characters, and worlds • AI video generation • Voice, music, and sound design • Editing and assembly • Prompting techniques that actually work • Ethics, copyright, creative ownership, and labor • What generative media may mean for creative careers and businesses You’ll leave with: • The beginning of your own short film • A practical creative workflow you can continue developing • Hands-on experience with today’s leading generative media tools • A clearer understanding of where these technologies fit into your own creative practice No filmmaking or AI experience is required. Lunch included.