Online Master in Cinematic & Audiovisual AI

Introduction to the master

A film pipeline built around generative tools still needs everything a traditional one needs, a script, a world, a character, a rhythm, only the tools for building them have changed.The Online Master in Cinematic & Audiovisual AI trains professionals who master the full AI-enabled filmmaking pipeline, with a focus on:

Ideation and pre-production: early-stage concept development for AI-driven film projects.

Character creation and world-building: constructing coherent visual universes with generative tools.

Motion and editing: bringing AI-generated assets into a finished cinematic sequence.

Sound and final delivery: completing a project to a professional, industry-relevant standard.

The programme emphasises intentional decision-making and critical feedback, preparing students to operate creatively and responsibly in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

To whom it is addressed

Filmmakers and visual storytellers seeking to integrate AI into cinematic practice.
Designers and creatives transitioning into narrative and motion work.
Technologists seeking cinematic literacy and storytelling frameworks.
Creative professionals looking to future- proof their skills across emerging media.

Objectives

Industry Standards

Students develop a realistic understanding of how AI is currently used in cinematic production, including practical constraints, ethical considerations, and professional expectations.

Workflow Optimization & Automation

Master the integration of disparate AI tools into a seamless, repeatable production pipeline to reduce traditional "manual" labor.

Cinematic Literacy

Students learn how classical cinematic principles – composition, performance, camera movement, montage, and sound-translate into AI-generated imagery and motion.

Professional Empowerment

Through structured critique and project-based learning, students gain confidence in directing AI systems while maintaining authorship, voice, and creative intention.

Study plan

The Online Master in Cinematic & Audiovisual AI lasts 12 months and is made up of a total of 17 courses grouped into 5 modules. With the knowledge acquired throughout the Master, students must be able to carry out the Master’s Final Project, which will be coordinated by the Director of the Master, Fred Grinstein.

Module 1

Pre-Production

Courses

ECTS

Welcome to the Master
Industry Impact, Legal Frameworks, and Ethics

1
Creative & Production Assistance with LLMs

3
Advanced Writing with AI

3
Masterclass
Pre-Production Pitch Package

4

Module 2

Character Creation

Courses

ECTS

Generative Voice & Performance

3
Face, Form & Motion

3
Two-Character Performance Scene

4

Module 3

World Building

Courses

ECTS

Image-Based World Building

4
Spatial & Advanced World Building

4
Masterclass
Cinematic World Realization

4

Module 4

Visual Storytelling

Courses

ECTS

Foundations of AI Cinematography

3
Advanced Prompting & Continuous Motion

3
Hybrid & Bespoke Video Workflows

3
Masterclass
Visual Storytelling Sequence

4

Module 5

Post-Production and Final Project

Courses

ECTS

Generative Music and Sound

3
AI-Enhanced Finishing and Upscaling

3
Final Project

8

Leadership

Fred Grinstein

Fred Grinstein is a creative executive and media strategist with two decades in premium documentary and unscripted television. A Stanford Starling Lab Fellow researching synthetic media, he teaches Cinematic AI at USC and Chapman
University and consults with major broadcasters including History and A&E on AI integration. As co-founder of Machine Cinema, he builds community through GenJamTM events nationwide. His producing credits span HBO, Hulu, Sundance, and Tribeca, and he co-created Curious Refuge’s “AI for Documentaries” course.

Experts

Elettra Fiumi

Film Director, Producer and AI Cinema Educator

Fred Graver

Writer, Producer & AI Creative

Uchenna Okiya

3D Generalist & AI Specialist

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Career opportunities

Film and media production.
Creative technology studios.
Advertising and branded content.
Independent cinematic authorship.
Emerging AI-media roles.

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FAQs

What will I learn in this Master?

The program covers the full cinematic pipeline using AI, including pre-production with LLMs, character creation, world-building, AI cinematography, and post-production.

Does the program cover ethical and legal aspects?

Yes, there is a specific focus on legal frameworks, ethics, and industry impact, addressing questions such as Copyright and data training.

What are the admission requirements?

No previous university degree is required. However, a creative background and familiarity with design tools are recommended. Applicants must submit a CV and portfolio for evaluation.

What degree is awarded upon completion?

Students receive LABASAD’s proprietary Master’s Degree.

Degree

LABASAD’s proprietary Master awarded to all students upon satisfactory completion of the master’s program.

Price and payment methods

At LABASAD, we analyze each individual case to offer you the best payment and financing options, allowing you to invest in this Master’s degree with maximum flexibility. You can choose one of the following two payment methods:

Pay in full

(with a discount in addition to the 4% discount)

Installments

(0% interest)

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Introduction to the master

To whom it is addressed

Objectives

Industry Standards

Workflow Optimization & Automation

Cinematic Literacy

Professional Empowerment

Study plan

Experts

Career opportunities

Additional Resources

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