The Future of Filmmaking is Here.
A S S E E N I N
Enrollment for the May Session Opens on May 1st at 11AM Pacific.
Training Starts on May 8th.
(All artwork on this page is 100% AI-generated.)
Where Does Hollywood Go to Learn the Future of Film?
Right here… and everyone is welcome.
Our online learning sessions are incredibly popular and have sold out in less than 24 hours. To ensure your spot, sign up for the waitlist below and set a reminder for the next registration date. This is your shot to learn alongside industry Directors, Producers, award winners, and everyday creatives.
Everyone is on the same playing field here.
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May 8th
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT!)
"This journey led me to change my career, moving from dentistry to AI filmmaking, and I couldn't be happier about this transition." - Petrush
"This journey led me to change my career, moving from dentistry to AI filmmaking, and I couldn't be happier about this transition." - Petrush
"This course is really one of the best things in life I have ever done" - Russ
"This course was phenomenal and I'm grateful to have learned from Curious Refuge! You guys rock." - Katia
"This course is really one of the best things in life I have ever done" - Russ "This course was phenomenal and I'm grateful to have learned from Curious Refuge! You guys rock." - Katia
"I've been working in Premiere and After Effects for 20 years and I really, really enjoyed the course! You have a fan for life now." - Andrew
"With just the knowledge gained from Week 2, I was able to land a job" - Krazyian
"I've been working in Premiere and After Effects for 20 years and I really, really enjoyed the course! You have a fan for life now." - Andrew "With just the knowledge gained from Week 2, I was able to land a job" - Krazyian
The World’s First Bootcamp for AI Filmmaking
Welcome to AI Filmmaking from Curious Refuge. This is the world’s first online course for showing you how to use AI to create films. Our training will cover various aspects of the production process from prompt engineering to animation and movement. This training is used by Hollywood professionals and everyday artists alike. AI can help you create incredible films and streamline your creative process. We’ll show you how!
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
By the end of this course you will…
Create an AI Film
By the end of this course you will be able to create your own AI film from scratch. We’ll show you every step of the process.
Network with Industry Legends
Our online Discord channel is full of some of the most influential storytellers in the world. From Academy Award Winners to directors and producers.
Unlock Your Inner Director
Whether you want to tell a story for the first time or evolve your filmmaking skills, this is your shot to tell great stories with AI.
Join the World’s Biggest Network for AI Filmmakers
This AI Filmmaking course features artists from over 67 countries around the world. This is the world’s biggest community for AI Filmmakers and we’d love for you to join our growing movement.
We connect folks around the world with Hollywood opportunities and exclusive job connections.
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
In the Course You Will Learn How to Use AI for…
Ideation + Scriptwriting
Learn how to utilize AI text tools to generate new ideas, write scripts, and format your project for the production pipeline.
Art Direction + Curation
It’s vitally important to have an eye for the type of art you want to create. We’ll teach you the tools we use to assist in the Art Direction process.
Prompt Mastering + Directing
Prompting is an artistic skill that requires discernment and technique. We’ll show you how to engineer great prompts for visual storytelling.
Pitching + Storyboarding
Learn to create a dynamic storyboard and pitch your idea utilizing the power of AI. Learn to visually communicate your film before it exists.
Editing + Pacing + Character
With great artwork in hand, we’ll now show you how to bring everything together in a meaningful way.
Sound Editing + VO
We’ll utilize the power of AI to help us with sound editing and VO directing. No microphone required!
Cinematography + VFX
We’ll show you how to pull off various cinematography techniques utilizing AI tools and simple VFX applications.
Distribution + PR
Now that you have a finished film, it’s time to get it out in the wild. We’ll show you how to utilize AI to help with distribution.
Workflow Optimization
AI has the power to speed up and optimize virtually every aspect of a film and video production pipeline. We’ll show you how.
Our Students Work with the Biggest Studios & Brands
Join the Course to Gain Access to:
4 Weeks of Video Modules
12 Months of Content Updates
Private Group Chat Access
Feedback from Pro Artists
A Network of Award-Winning Directors, Producers, and Artists
Weekly Homework Assignments and Critiques
Downloadable PDFs
Prompt Templates
CustomGPTs for Filmmaking
After Effects Templates
Title Templates
Notion Templates for Organizing the Production Process
Distribution Feedback and Critique
Community Events and Contests
Bonus Live Q&A Events & Live-Streams
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
CALEB WARD
Caleb Ward is the co-founder and CEO of Curious Refuge, the world’s first online home for AI storytellers. Curious Refuge is the most exciting storytelling site on the planet. Wielding the power of fun, Caleb has helped millions on their creative journey.
Caleb’s work has been viewed by over 100+ million people worldwide. You’ve probably read about his work in The New York Times, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, CNBC, or the USA Today. Together, he has collaborated with some of the biggest creative brands including Netflix, Adobe, Sony, Vimeo, and Shutterstock.
With the emergence of AI tools, Caleb is focused on democratizing the filmmaking process. Using insightful lessons that anyone can follow, he’ll show you how to create your own films from scratch.
Caleb is who Hollywood calls to learn about the AI revolution and he’s excited to share his knowledge and expertise with you in this exciting course.
Students are Landing Jobs & Having a Blast!
Our course is the most recommended AI Filmmaking course on the planet.
This Course Has Helped Students…
Land AI Jobs
Our students have landed AI jobs after just two weeks of training. We connected tons of students with paid AI storytelling opportunities around the world.
Premiere Films in Hollywood
Many of the projects and techniques learned in this course have helped students be seen by the biggest storytellers in the film industry.
Create Lifelong Friendships
Our community is full of the nicest and most thoughtful people in the world. We’re a big family that loves hosting meetups in-person worldwide.
Student Work
Here are a few examples of work from students in our course!
JC used a combination of AI tools and traditional editing software to create this exceptional Pixar-styled AI short film.
Scott utilized AI tools and was able to successfully create some phenomenal ocean renders which would have taken days using traditional VFX techniques.
Here is a student project that shows the capabilities of AI tools for filmmaking. Without the use of AI tools, Juan’s concept may have never been able to be executed.
Student Success Stories
Here are a couple of reviews from students in the workshop.
FAQs
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100%. We believe AI is empowering non-traditional artists to unlock their inner creativity and create compelling stories. AI will add fuel to your creative fire, empowering you to create stories and concepts that would have been otherwise impossible to create.
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We recommend a copy of the Adobe Creative Cloud, but you have the flexibility to use the editing tools that you are comfortable with.
The rest of the AI tools will be explained on a case-by-case basis. There’s no need to subscribe to them just yet. We’ve created many incredible AI projects with just a $10 tool subscription. No need to over-subscribe.
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No, the training is not live. You do not need to show up anywhere at any specific time. The lesson content will be released week-by-week starting on the first day of the course. It’s very flexible and can work around busy schedules and full-time jobs.
We’ve designed our training to serve students in any location.
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The lessons typically start towards the beginning of the month. Each week’s lesson content will be released every seven days for 4 weeks.
We will share update videos periodically as the course progresses.
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Yes, we offer team discounts for companies enrolling 3 or more artists. Please reach out to hello@curiousrefuge.com for more information.
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We start our sessions towards the beginning of each month. Courses typically go on sale 2-3 weeks before the course starts. Be sure to sign up for our email list to get reminders for enrollment.
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Our program is designed to help you get certified in AI filmmaking pipelines within 30 days of taking the course. However, as the toolset is changing, we allow for content access for 12 months past the start date of the course.
This will give you plenty of time to learn and practice the concepts and explore new concepts as they are released. You will also have the option to continue learning with us and receive updates after the 12 months has passed.
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Yes, this exact course is used by artists at every major studio in Hollywood. The beauty is, you don’t have to have a background in VFX or even the industry to thrive here. We’ll show you how to use AI on world-class projects even if you are new to the storytelling process.
Get Ready for an Incredible Course!
$749 Per Artist
(Enrollment Opens on May 1st at 11AM PT)