Workshop on AI in Filmmaking & Music Creation in Goa (15 - 19 April 2026)
Workshop on AI in Filmmaking & Music Creation from 15 to 19 April 2026 in Goa
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces “Workshop on AI in Filmmaking & Music Creation” from 15th to 19th April 2026, in Goa.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Workshop Name: Workshop on AI in Filmmaking & Music Creation
(2) Dates: 15th to 19th April 2026
(3) Timings: 10.30 am to 5 pm
(4) Total No. of seats: 25 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 15 participants)
(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st April 2026
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: Villa Azavado, Saligao, Goa
(9) Course fee: Rs 9,900/- per participant
Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will be refunded within 21 working days of the course commencement. Also, due to any other reason, if the course is cancelled by FTII, course fee will be refunded.
However, due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be refunded.
(10) Last date to apply: By 6 pm, 10th March 2026.
(11) Course Director: Manish Kumar Choudhary
(12) Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) Selection Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be published on FTII website.
(14) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry FTII logos and will be jointly signed by FTII Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For any queries contact
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Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- The Arthouse Film Academy, Goa = Mr. Stephen - 7676643829 and thearthouseacademy@gmail.com
(16) Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email.
(17) Accommodation: Outstation participants may please note The Arthouse Film Academy, Goa, will facilitate for accommodation in Mumbai. Please contact Mr. Stephen - 7676643829 and thearthouseacademy@gmail.com for the same.
(18) Participants need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the course campus. Failing to do so will lead to cancellation of admission without refunding course fee apart from taking internal disciplinary action and dealing the matter as per law of the land. All rights in this regard are reserved with FTII.
(19) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of Rs 9,900/-.
4. Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
5. If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;
(i) by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii) by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile
(iv) check your bank account to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
(v) After a day or two, once again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.
(vi) In case of refund, it is a transaction failure and if so, once again apply for the course afresh.
6. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
7. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfill all the requirements as stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further, participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20) About Course Director: Manish Kumar Choudhary
Manish Kumar Choudhary is the Head of Data Science and AI at a high-growth startup where he is building AI products from the ground up, working at the core of real-world AI innovation. With multiple U.S. patents in Artificial Intelligence, he represents a rare blend of deep technical expertise and proven product execution.
He has played a key role in building and scaling enterprise AI platforms that have generated over $120M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), and has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands including Disney, Warner Bros., Discovery, Coca-Cola, Apple, and Unilever.
With his vast experience in how AI models are built from scratch, Manish’s strength lies in teaching how AI actually works, how it is applied in creative industries, and how creators can use it responsibly to amplify storytelling, accelerate production workflows, and unlock new possibilities in filmmaking.
(21) Course Overview
How To Make AI Your “Assistant Director & Producer”
Executive Summary
Imagine this: your smartphone, your creativity, and AI — that’s all you need to create a short musical film that feels like a real cinematic experience.
This is an immersive 5-day hands-on workshop designed for aspiring filmmakers, musicians, creators, students, and professionals who want to harness generative AI to tell stories through sight and sound. No prior experience in film, music, or AI is required.
Over five intensive days, participants will collaboratively create a complete 3–5 minute AI-assisted musical short film — from concept to final polished version — using only smartphones and free/low-cost AI tools.
You will walk away on Day 5 having co-created and premiered your own musical short film, ready to submit to festivals or share online.
Workshop Overview
● Duration: 5 days (6–7 hours daily, including breaks and networking)
● Format: In-person, highly practical — lectures, live demos, group creation sessions, daily deliverables
● Group Size: 20–40 participants (split into 4–6 production teams)
● Final Deliverable: Each team premieres a 3–5 minute original musical short film (story + visuals + original AI-generated music)
● Facilitator: Manish Kumar Choudhary, globally recognized AI innovator
Target Audience & Objectives
● Anyone passionate about storytelling through film and music
● No prior skills required in filmmaking, music production, or AI By the end, every participant will:
1. Understand AI fundamentals and separate hype from reality
2. Use AI across the entire pipeline — script, visuals, music, editing, sound design
3. Co-create and premiere a festival-ready musical short film in just 5 days
4. Leave with a complete portfolio piece and lifelong AI creative workflow
Detailed 5-Day Itinerary (Hands-On Musical Short Film Creation)
Day 1: AI Foundations & Story Ignition
Focus: Demystify AI + Choose the stories for the musical shorts
● 9:00 AM – Welcome & Team Formation
● 10:00 AM – AI Unveiled: Hype vs Reality (with fun music/film examples)
● 11:30 AM – Break
● 11:45 AM – Ideation with AI: Generate 20 short film concepts in 20 minutes
● 1:00 PM – Lunch & Networking
● 2:00 PM – Teams pitch & vote → Final 4–6 story ideas selected
● 3:30 PM – Break
● 3:45 PM – AI Script & Lyric Writing Masterclass (ChatGPT/Grok + Suno prompt tricks)
● 5:00 PM – Each team leaves with a finished 1-page script + lyrics for their song
● Wrap-Up & Homework: Record simple phone reference videos/clips
Day 2: Pre-Production & Music Creation
Focus: Lock story, generate original songs, plan visuals
● 9:00 AM – Recap + Review scripts
● 10:00 AM – AI Music Magic: Suno, Udio, Beatoven.ai → Each team creates their full original song ● 12:00 PM – Break
● 12:15 PM – Storyboarding with AI (Leonardo.ai, Midjourney, Craiyon)
● 1:00 PM – Lunch
● 2:00 PM – Shot-list creation + mood board generation
● 3:30 PM – Break
● 3:45 PM – Quick smartphone filming techniques for AI-enhanced footage
● 5:00 PM – Deliverable: Final song + storyboard + shot list locked
Day 3: Production Day – Shoot & Generate
Focus: Capture real footage + generate AI visuals & effects
● 9:00 AM – Morning shoot (on-location or in-venue using smartphones)
● 11:30 AM – Break + upload footage
● 11:45 AM – Runway ML / Pika Labs / Luma Dream Machine → Turn phone clips into cinematic scenes
● 1:00 PM – Lunch
● 2:00 PM – Generate missing shots, backgrounds, transitions with AI video tools
● 3:30 PM – Break
● 3:45 PM – Voice-over & foley recording (phone + ElevenLabs/Audiocraft)
● 5:00 PM – Deliverable: All visual assets + final song + SFX ready
Day 4: Post-Production – Assembly & Polish
Focus: Edit, color grade, mix, and sync music perfectly
● 9:00 AM – Recap + Import all assets
● 10:00 AM – CapCut / DaVinci Resolve (free) + AI auto-editing tools
● 11:30 AM – Break
● 11:45 AM – AI color grading, upscaling, and VFX touch-ups
● 1:00 PM – Lunch
● 2:00 PM – Music sync, mixing & mastering (AI tools + manual tweaks)
● 3:30 PM – Break
● 3:45 PM – Titles, credits, subtitles with AI
● 5:00 PM – Deliverable: First full rough cut of each team’s musical short film
Day 5: Final Touches, Premiere & Celebration
Focus: Refine, react, and showcase
● 9:00 AM – Feedback round on rough cuts
● 10:00 AM – Final polishing session (fix timing, add final effects, color, sound)
● 11:30 AM – Break
● 11:45 AM – Export & festival-ready packaging
● 1:00 PM – Lunch
● 2:00 PM – Red-Carpet Premiere: Big-screen showcase of all musical short films
● 3:30 PM – Audience + jury feedback, Q&A, celebration
● 4:15 PM – Industry insights: How studios & labels are doing this at scale
● 4:45 PM – Certificates, group photos, next steps & community launch
● 5:30 PM – Workshop concludes
Tools Used (All Free or Freemium)
● ChatGPT / Grok – Script & lyrics
● Suno / Udio – Original songs
● Leonardo.ai / Midjourney – Storyboards & concept art
● Runway / Pika / Luma – AI video generation & enhancement
● CapCut – Editing & auto-captions
● ElevenLabs – Voice-overs
● Beatoven.ai / SOUNDRAW – Additional music layers
● Smartphone only for shooting
Expected Outcomes
Every participant walks away with:
● A finished 3–5 minute musical short film (co-created in a team)
● Full credit as director, writer, composer, or editor (roles self-assigned)
● Export files + behind-the-scenes reel
● Portfolio piece ready for Instagram, YouTube, film festivals
● Lifelong AI workflow to create unlimited musical films solo
Let’s make AI your filmmaking & music partner - and leave with a real short film in your pocket!