Step into the future of filmmaking with a groundbreaking course that fuses traditional cinematic techniques with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. AI & Cinema Practice invites you to explore the cutting-edge intersection of technology and creative arts, offering hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, and Leonardo.ai.

In this program, you’ll learn to harness AI to revolutionize storytelling, scripting, and visual composition, gaining skills that place you at the forefront of innovation in the film and media industries. With an emphasis on creativity and ethics, this program equips you not only to create compelling narratives but also to critically evaluate AI's role in shaping the future of cinema.

This program takes place during Summer Session 1 (June 3 - June 26, 2025) and consists of two separate courses:

CLCS 207 (AI, Cinema, and Philosophy)
VCA 205 (AI & Cinema Practice)

This 6-credit experience offers a cohesive immersion in both the theory and practice of creating films using AI.

Open to Students and Professionals

Franklin University Switzerland’s AI & Cinema program is open to both students and external professionals looking to explore the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking. Whether you’re a student, filmmaker, or industry professional, this program offers a unique opportunity to dive into AI’s transformative role in cinema.

Price with 6 hours of university credits: 6310 CHF / 7620 USD *
Price without university credits: 1250 CHF / 1505 USD

*click here for information on housing costs and other fees.

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MORE THAN JUST A CLASS

This program is an opportunity to:

Prepare for careers at the nexus of technology and creativity, with practical skills in AI-driven filmmaking.
Collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment, drawing on expertise from filmmakers, media scholars, and cutting-edge tools.
Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the ethical and cultural implications of AI in cinema, including its impact on storytelling, film form and film production.
Enhance your perspective with a field trip to the National Museum of Cinema in Turin, a treasure trove of cinematic inspiration.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, an AI enthusiast, or simply curious about the possibilities of blending technology with art, AI & Cinema Practice promises to inspire and empower you to shape the future of creative industries.

Participants will also have access to cutting-edge AI tools such as ChatGPT Plus, MidJourney, Runway, Leonardo.ai, ElevenLabs, and Suno, enabling them to explore the creative and technical dimensions of AI in filmmaking.

FACULTY

Elettra Fiumi

Elettra Fiumi is an award-winning filmmaker and the founder of Fiumi Studios, a creative production company specializing in documentaries for brands and platforms such as Siemens, BBC, Longines, Netflix and The New Yorker. With a Master’s degree in AI for Business from the Italian Tech Academy, Elettra bridges the worlds of filmmaking and artificial intelligence. She is an alum of the Leonardo.ai Creator Program and the Sora Alpha Artist Program, where she explored innovative applications of AI in storytelling and visual composition. Her independent films, including Radical Landscapes and Dancing Free, have been widely recognized at international film festivals for their artistry and depth. Elettra brings a dynamic, hands-on teaching style to the course, emphasizing creativity, experimentation, and collaboration in AI-driven filmmaking.

Libertad Gills

Libertad Gills is a filmmaker, critic, and researcher specializing in film aesthetics and analysis, experimental cinema, and the afterlife and reappropriation of archival images in contemporary film. She is Lecturer in Videographic Criticism at the University of Leeds and holds a Ph.D. in Art, Literature and Culture from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Prior to Leeds, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Future of Cinema & the Audiovisual Arts at the Università della Svizzera italiana where she collaborated with the Locarno Film Festival on pioneering research projects at the intersection of film and technology. Her experimental films have been showcased at festivals worldwide, reflecting her commitment to exploring bold, innovative cinematic expressions. Libertad combines rigorous academic expertise with a passion for experimental film form, encouraging students to critically engage with the transformative potential of AI in cinema.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE

Students must register for this program as two separate classes:

Visual and Communication Arts (VCA): workshops focused on AI tools, practical applications, and cinematic storytelling led by Elettra Fiumi.
Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (CLCS): theory, criticism, and film studies with a focus on ethical and cultural implications of AI in cinema taught by Libertad Gills.

This approach reflects the course’s integration of practical and theoretical components.

SCHEDULE

Summer Session 1: June 3 - June 26, 2025

Course	Title	Faculty	Day	Time
VCA 205	AI & Cinema Practice	Fiumi	MTWT	11:30 - 14:05
CLCS 207	AI, Cinema, and Philosophy	Gills	MTWT	14:30 - 17:05

This program is ideal for students, filmmakers, and professionals eager to explore AI’s transformative role in filmmaking. Learn to harness powerful AI tools, engage with creative and ethical challenges, and collaborate on storytelling projects that redefine the boundaries of cinema.

Join us this summer to gain hands-on experience and insight into the future of film!

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