AI-Powered Content Creation & Filmmaking: From Imagination to Execution
Last date of Registration: 2nd July, 2025
Description of the Workshop
Dive into the future of storytelling with this hands-on course that blends creativity with cutting-edge AI tools. Designed for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and tech-curious students, this journey takes you from basic idea generation to executing your own AI-powered short. You'll explore tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway ML, and IndieShots — learning how to break down scripts, visualize scenes, and produce content faster and smarter. By the end, you will build your own AI-assisted short project while mastering the core skills that define next-gen creators.
Profile of the Instructor
Mr. Shashwat Mookherjee is the Co-founder and CEO of IndieRise Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech content studio incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, aimed at revolutionizing filmmaking through AI-driven tools. A filmmaker, technologist, and creative producer, he directed the Marche Du film Cannes featured independent film Dispersion. He is a graduate of Data Science and Applications from IIT Madras.
Eligibility & Intended Audience
Eligibility :
The Workshop is Open to all
Fee for the Workshop
Registration fee : Rs. 590(500+ 18% GST)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn how to ideate, test, and finish a creative AI project end-to-end.
- Get feedback from mentors and prepare for next-level IndieRise courses.
- Learn how to pre-visualize a film with AI – one of the most valuable creative skills.
- Start understanding how to control AI, not just use it.
- Content is a product. AI makes you faster, cheaper, and more powerful as a creator.
- Demo: Convert a prompt into 3 types of content — poster, script, and voice-over
- Group activity: Pick a random idea and use a tool chain to create a teaser
- Get familiar with the AI stack powering modern creators.
Session details
5th July (Saturday)
Session 1: 10am - 1pm
The Creative Revolution – What is Content Creation in 2025?
Objectives
- Understand how content is evolving in the digital age
- Introduction to short-form, long-form, branded, and narrative content
- Learn the impact of AI on media, creators, and audiences
The AI Toolbox – Overview of Tools & What They Do
Topics Covered
- Text Tools: ChatGPT, Jasper, Notion AI
- Image Tools: Midjourney, Leonardo AI, DALL·E
- Video Tools: Runway ML, Pika, Kaiber
- Audio Tools: ElevenLabs, AIVA, PlayHT
- Design Tools: Canva Magic, Adobe Firefly
Session 2: 3pm - 5pm
Hands-On
- Live demo: "Script to Poster" using ChatGPT + Midjourney
- Small activity: Create a 2-line story and generate an AI poster for it
6th July (Sunday)
Session 1: 10am - 1pm
AI + Filmmaking – From Script to Shot with IndieShots
Topics Covered
- IndieShots overview: AI-assisted shot breakdowns
- What is a script, a shot, and a scene?
- How AI can help automate pre-production
Bridging with Tech – What Powers These AI Tools? (IITM BS Crossover)
Topics Covered
- How AI tools work: Models, prompts, and training data (simplified) ● Concept of Generative AI, Diffusion models, NLP
- What is GPT? What is a Token? What is Latent Space?
Bridge to IITM BS
- Data Science in Storytelling: Tagging, structuring, prompt crafting
- AI as a storyteller, not just a tool
Session 2: 3pm - 5pm
Hands-On
- Students upload a 3-line scene to IndieShots (guided flow)
- Live breakdown of scene into visual frames
- Explore character consistency and mood board generation
Certification
Attending the workshop and submission of a mini project is mandatory for certification.
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