Midway Cinema - Traditional Storytelling & Filmmaking with AI Tools
5.0 (3)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Discover AI filmmaking by creating your own AI short film or movie trailer. No experience is necessary; all levels of curiosity are welcome.
Midway Cinema - Traditional Storytelling & Filmmaking with AI Tools
5.0 (3)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Discover AI filmmaking by creating your own AI short film or movie trailer. No experience is necessary; all levels of curiosity are welcome.
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Course overview
Ask yourself these questions before reading anything further.
1. Are you prepared to learn how to create a powerful AI short film or AI movie trailer?
2. Are you prepared to create an electronic press kit to attract attention and talent to your AI film?
3. Are you prepared to learn how to write a story, turn it into a script, turn that script into a storyboard, and turn that storyboard into a visually stunning piece of AI cinema over two weeks of immersive learning?
If you answered yes to these questions, then keep reading because this course was built for you.
Dive into the world of Midway Cinema and brace yourself for a two-week immersive course that's tailor-made for creators of all levels. Discover how to turn a simple idea into a unique and personal AI short film or AI movie trailer.
In Course 1, you'll learn how to use Midjourney, empowering you to create captivating storyboards and unleash your imagination in pre-production like never before. Discover Runway, where you'll generate footage and shots that will be the building blocks of your cinematic masterpiece. Use Eleven Labs to bring your characters to life with unique voices and personalities, and a variety of tools from Adobe will help you bring it all together into your short AI film or AI trailer.
By the end of Course 1, you'll have a completed script, an AI-enhanced storyboard, an AI short film or trailer, and an electronic press kit to attract attention and talent to your AI Cinema.
Welcome to Midway Cinema, where imagination meets AI.
*Students do not need to download or install any software before the start of this course.
*All enrolled students will receive information regarding the software and tools we will use in this course.
Who should take the Midway Cinema Course 1?
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Artists, this course will immediately bring you up to speed on a variety of creative AI tools designed to enhance storyboard skill sets
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Filmmakers, take traditional filmmaking skills & learn how to use them with creative AI tools, bringing your story to life faster than ever
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You can be at any level of learning and discover how to use creative AI tools to tell your stories through AI cinema
Traditional Storytelling Meets AI
Learn how to create engaging and relatable stories
- Learn how to use timeless writing methods that will create stories that are more engaging and relatable to readers, making your story more memorable
- Discover traditional storytelling techniques that stand the test of time
- Connect with audiences across all cultures and generations
Discover how to use legacy tools and creative AI tools for AI cinematic production
- Learn how traditional filmmaking enhances AI cinema projects
- Turn your story into a short AI film or trailer with stunning visuals, an AI-enhanced storyboard, and an electronic press kit
- Build new workflows combining Adobe Creative Suite, Eleven Labs, Midjourney, and Runway
Develop an AI-enhanced storyboard for pre-production, pitch meetings, and more
- Develop an AI-enhanced storyboard for your cast and crew to reference in pre-production
- Use your short AI film or AI trailer as proof of concept to help attract attention to your film
- Showcase your storyboard and AI cinema in your next pitch meeting
Create an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to draw attention to your film with industry-standard professionalism
- All your information is up-to-date in one place
- An EPK is essential for filmmakers of all kinds, highlighting your work and professionalism
- Your EPK will include a press release, director's statement, your bio, production stills, your AI cinema, contact information, and more
Become an AI Advocate and learn about the ethics of using creative AI tools
- Learn ethical insights for responsible AI creativity with societal impact
- Apply ethical awareness to navigate the complexities of AI and make informed decisions in your artistic pursuits
- Analyze the moral dimensions of AI creations, ensuring ethically conscious creativity
Midway Cinema - Traditional Storytelling & Filmmaking with AI Tools
Your Instructor
Milan Cucuk
Writer-Director | Traditional and AI Filmmaker
Hey! I'm Milan Cucuk.
(pronounced meh-lawn que-cuk)
I was raised in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in California before moving to Salt Lake City, where I volunteered for the Sundance Film Festival from 2007 to 2016. I hold a BFA in Film and Media Arts from the University of Utah, and my portfolio includes screenplays, a novel, and several short films I wrote, directed and produced.
My first short AI film, "1,000 Miles" (2023), has been featured in Forbes, won the award for Best Experimental Film in the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival and the Florence Film Awards, and was a semi-finalist in the Austin International Art Festival, Paris International Short Festival, and Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival.
Throughout 2024, I'll teach this writing course, "Narrative Alchemy," and my AI filmmaking course, "Midway Cinema." Feel free to check that course out here: bit.ly/aicinema.
I'm also a member of the Creative Partner Program by Runway, the company that has made AI cinema a reality for storytellers.
Lastly, I spend my time outside of teaching my classes focusing on my filmmaking career, and I'm currently in pre-production for two films I'm writing and directing.
Looking forward to seeing you in class!
What do Midway Cinema Course 1 students receive for $499?
AI cinema training from a traditional filmmaker
Students will gain invaluable insights and expertise from Milan Cucuk, a seasoned filmmaker and storyteller with a background in traditional filmmaking. Milan will guide students into the future, using years of traditional storytelling techniques to bring each student's story to life with AI cinema.
Customized AI Portfolio
After completing Course 1, students will leave with a completed script, an AI-enhanced storyboard, a captivating AI short film or trailer, and an electronic press kit to attract attention and talent to their remarkable new skill sets and talents.
Learn to produce AI Cinema shorts and trailers like "1,000 Miles"
1,000 Miles | AI Cinema
"1,000 Miles is the story of Axel, a down-on-his-luck space trash collector who abandons his post to rescue a girl he heard on a distress call.
Produced with tools used in this course
"1,000 Miles" was produced using all the tools featured in this course, including Adobe, Eleven Labs, Midjourney, and Runway.
Featured in Forbes August 2023
"1,000 Miles" was featured in Forbes in August 2023. The article discusses Milan's work and showcases how cinematic AI shorts demonstrate the disruptive potential of AI-enabled content production.
You can read the article here Bit.ly/ForbesMDC
2023 Winner | Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
"1,000 Miles" has been invited to screen at domestic and international film festivals and has won the award for Best Experimental Film at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival in July 2023.
Explore the Athens Film Festival Filmfreeway.com/AIMAFF
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Runway's Creative Partners Program
At the end of Course 1
Students will be encouraged to join the Runway Creative Partner Program by submitting their work produced in this course.
Submissions to the program are optional but encouraged.
Program Benefits
- Exclusive access to new Runway tools & models
- Networking with cutting-edge artists & creators
- Complimentary Unlimited Plan
- 1 Million Credits
Disclaimer
Taking Midway Cinema Course 1 does not guarantee your submission to the Creative Partners Program will be accepted. Submissions to the Runway Creative Partner Program are processed through Runway and not through this course.
Student and Teacher Discounts
Students
When you sign up for Midway Cinema Course 1, use your student email to receive a discount code for 20% off Course 1. Your discount code will be unique and only work properly if you use your student email.
For questions or comments, please email Info@MilanCucuk.com
Teachers
When you sign up for Midway Cinema Course 1, use your employee email to receive a discount code for 30% off Course 1. Your discount code will be unique and only work properly if you use your employee email.
For questions or comments, please email info@MilanCucuk.com
Course syllabus
Week 1
Post-course
New Module
Midjourney | Telling Your Story With Cinematic Imagery
Midway Cinema Course 1 | Fall '23 Schedule
20 Hours | 10hrs/Modules + 10hrs/Project
Office Hours
M-F | 9am-5pm MST
You can contact your instructor during office hours with any questions or issues that may arise before or during Midway Cinema Course 1 via email at Info@MilanCucuk.com
Lecture & Teaching Hours
Mon/Weds | 7pm-8:30pm EST
Live-streaming | Course 1
The course consists of interactive modules delivered in real time with hands-on work. If you cannot attend a class, you have the option to watch the recorded stream at any time and follow along with the coursework.
Portfolio work
Your own pace | 3-5 hours per week
The course is broken down into 20 hours, depending on how fast or slowly each student works on their projects outside of the livestream sessions. Approximately 3-5+ hours will be needed to work on portfolio projects outside of the livestream sessions.
Student Showcase and Certificate of Course Completion
Last day of class
Students have the opportunity to showcase their portfolios, mockups, storyboards, or visual stories. Students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion, symbolizing their dedication to staying at the forefront of creative AI industry advancements.
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