Creative Intelligence – AI fluency for Factual Media, transform your creative output and lead with confidence.

AI fluency for Factual Media, transform your creative output and lead with confidence.

Join fellow film and TV professionals who've opened themselves up to new opportunities by using AI tools, without having to start from scratch. No tech skills required.

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Upskilling Accelerator Program

We help factual media professionals become confident AI leaders who can integrate and supervise AI workflows in film,TV, and online production — without becoming technical experts — so they can future-proof their careers, speak with authority to clients and collaborators, and create what was previously impossible or prohibitively expensive.

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MODULE 1

AI Knowledge Bank – Understand AI

  • 360° Blueprint + case studies of how AI is reshaping production that you can reference.
  • Guided tutorials of the AI tools & techniques used by the pros that you can apply immediately to your own production workflows.
MODULE 2

AI Due Diligence Pack – Use AI responsibly

  • Legal walkthroughs to be prepared for any conversation around IP&Copyright, Performance Rights, and Data Protection.
  • Advanced AI Ethics deepdives covering key risks and opportunities of AI in media by 2035 to help you set your own standards for AI use.
MODULE 3

AI Production Positioning Pack – Clarify your position & articulate it credibly

  • AI Production Skills Map of in demand roles + skills to identify your natural position based on your existing strengths and experience.
  • Role-Specific Positioning Templates of LinkedIn profiles, portfolio framing, and pitch scripts to attract clients & collaborators in your chosen lane.
MODULE 4

Portfolio Exercises – Turn your projects into client-ready proof

  • End-to-end AI sizzle or short to practice pro tips and tricks and find where AI adds the most value in your workflow.
  • AI Integration Case Study to practice proven best practices to scope, budget, and manage AI work without over-promising or under-delivering.
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Real Results from Real Professionals

A growing community of AI-fluent production professionals.

"I found the course an absolute revelation. It's massively hands-on, I was able to learn video generation just by doing it, didn't need any coding just verbal instructions and was able to make a great mini video by the end of the 3 weeks. Colin and Emilie are enormously entertaining and really across all the latest developments in AI.This was just what I needed at a rather tricky transitional moment in TV."

— TV producer

"Being a director, it's the most amazing thing to be able to try and put down what's in your head without having somebody else tell you what to do or how to shoot it; I can actually create what I want to create. It's the most satisfying thing ever. I've been in telly a very long time and it almost feels like I'm back at the beginning again with the excitement of doing things that are new. I met friends for life and it's been absolutely brilliant."

— Multi-Camera Series Director

"Learning the AI packages we did on the course has allowed me to incorporate it for tasks within wider graphics jobs. That makes the job a few hours rather than a few days and allows me to focus on other stuff, or bring other work in."

— Graphics Designer

Meet Your Instructors

Established in both factual film & TV as well as technology ethics.

Colin Byrne

Colin Byrne

Education Lead Factual Film & TV, Creative Intelligence

When the tides started turning in TV, Colin was introduced to AI by chance in 2022 and is now a full-time AI Specialist, building on over 12 years' experience as a factual producer. Among the UK's first adopters of AI in filmmaking, Colin led bespoke training sessions for DirectorsUK. In response to growing demand, Colin now works full time testing and implementing the most advanced text, image, video, and audio generation tools in real-world production environments. His clients include Raw, Nutopia, and Netflix.

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    • Emilie van der Lande

    Emilie van der Lande

    Principal Researcher, Creative Intelligence

    Drawing on her background in Law and Cybersecurity, Emilie is an AI Ethics consultant and researcher. Upon leaving the corporate sector, where she advised governments and Fortune 500 companies on large-scale digital transformations, she now focuses on the risks and opportunities of AI in media and entertainment. Her work centers on strengthening the independent media space, reducing dependence on Big Tech, and advancing responsible AI.

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    • Previous work & credits include:

    Clients & Work Credits

    Join a private network of upskilled professionals, including RSA, Grierson, and BAFTA-recognised filmmakers and creators, working across the full spectrum of factual media.

    Feature FilmsShort FilmsDocumentaries TV SeriesCommercials & AdvertisingMusic Videos Social Media ShortsLive BroadcastVirtual Production & XR Animation & Motion GraphicsVisual EffectsNews & Journalism Reality TVGaming & Interactive MediaCorporate Video Branded Content Feature FilmsShort FilmsDocumentaries

    Ready to stop spinning your wheels and upskill?

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How often do these programs run?

    These programs run monthly.

    2. How can I apply?

    Book a free call with Emilie, we'll create a tailored roadmap to get you started and see if the Upskilling Accelerator is the way to go for you.

    3. Do you also work with departments and organisations?

    We do! To enquire about organisational offerings and support, get in touch

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    4. I'm a tech dinosaur, do I need a super powerful computer? 🙃

    Dinos welcome, no tech skills required. And no—this program works fine on a normal laptop or desktop. Just be sure you have a stable internet connection!

    5. How are participants selected?

    Selection is based on 1) current position, goals, and dedication, 2) group diversity, and 3) first-come, first-served enrolment.

    6. Are you open to supporting NGOs and underrepresented groups?

    Absolutely. We've previously been invited by organizations such as We Are Doc Women, TVMindset, and TV Switch Up by Tellymoms to host talks and facilitate sessions. For enquiries, get in touch

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