You have stories to tell. Now you have the tools — and the right school — to tell them. NYFA was built on a single belief: that learning by doing, under the guidance of professionals actively working in the industry, is the fastest path to becoming a filmmaker. This workshop brings that philosophy into the AI era. In four weeks, you’ll develop real directing, writing, and editing instincts while learning to harness generative AI as a creative force — not a shortcut. You’ll leave with finished work, hard-won skills, and a completely new sense of what’s possible.
Fully online. No prior AI or filmmaking experience required.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Film language that empowers you to get the results you want from the AI
- How to direct AI-enhanced performances with emotional intention
- Prompt craft for cinematic imagery — lensing, lighting, blocking, and action
- Editing strategies that fix AI’s continuity problems: drift, eyelines, and geography
- The ethical and legal framework for using AI in professional production
- A write–visualize–revise loop that makes AI your fastest creative tool
WHAT YOU WILL MAKE
- Micro-film (15–30 sec): An AI-enhanced scene demonstrating shot control and editorial assembly
- Short film (45–90 sec): A narrative scene with AI-enhanced performance, coverage, and continuity
- Certificate of Completion upon graduating
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Matt Galuppo has worked in advertising, animation, and entertainment for over 10 years. He began his career in VFX working on films such as Avengers 2, Inception, and Godzilla before taking on directing and supervisor roles for clients like Netflix, Nintendo, Riot Games, and Comedy Central. Off that success, he founded a boutique, nimble, turnkey studio where he led CG animation on the Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning children’s show “Tab Time” for YouTube Originals.
Recently, he worked as an Animation and Visual Effects Supervisor for TCL, where he lead teams of artists developing AI-enhanced creative pipelines – breaking ground on spatio-temporal consistency for use in original content – completing AI effects for films that have premiered both at the Chinese Theatre in LA and at the Sundance Film Festival, and John Travolta’s directorial debut at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes: Monday & Wednesday, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET — 2 hours each
Open lab: 1× per week, 3 hours — for AI iteration & troubleshooting
Format: Lectures + hands-on AI production work, online
Support: 1-on-1 sessions with professor or TAs; community messaging channel
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
- Cloud-based and local generative AI tools (full list provided before start)
- Standard video editing software
- Basic lighting & camera gear for AI reference capture
- Reliable internet connection
- External storage drive recommended for AI media workflows
Specific software and hardware recommendations are shared before the workshop starts — tools are updated each cohort to reflect the latest AI tech.
4-Week Online Cinematic AI Filmmaking Workshop
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | Tuition:$1500 | |