Master of Arts in AI Filmmaking & Media
The Master of Arts in AI Filmmaking & Media is an intensive one-year, three-semester programme (60 credits) designed for students who wish to explore the intersection of cinema, artificial intelligence, and creative media practice. The programme combines traditional film training (camera, cinematography, storytelling, editing, sound) with cutting-edge AI technologies (generative models, workflow design, model training, and custom environments such as ComfyUI).
The curriculum blends critical seminars, studio-based production courses, and advanced technical labs. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on practice, critical reflection, and industry engagement, ensuring graduates are prepared as filmmakers, creative technologists, and innovators in the rapidly evolving media landscape.
*Pending University approval
Nurturing a New Breed of Documentary Filmmakers (TO BE REPLACED)
Taught by renowned filmmakers and AI experts around the world
Oscar Winner in Documentary Filmmaking
Programme Director
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AI Filmmaking & Media Academic Staff
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Course Overview
A total of 60 credits, including 6 core courses, 2 elective courses and capstone project
Core courses
- SOFM7001: Generative AI in Filmmaking (Fall)
- SOFM7002: Filmmaking in Fiction and Documentary Foundations (Fall)
- SOFM7003: The Digital Human – AI & Avatars (Fall)
- SOFM7006: Writing for Film, Media & AI Storytelling (Fall)
- SOFM7004: Advanced Generative AI in Filmmaking (Spring)
- SOFM7005: Hybrid Storytelling Studio: Documentary, Fiction & AI (Spring)
Elective courses
- SOFM7011: Film Style & Technology (Spring)
- SOFM7012: AI & Commercials (Spring)
- SOFM7013: Creative Producing & Entrepreneurship (Spring)
Capstone project
- SOFM7010: AI-Driven Film / Media Work (Summer)
How to Apply
Required documents:
- IELTS 6.5 above or equivalent
- Submit a 5-minute short video portfolio (documentary/fiction/AI)
Undergraduate studies in film or equivalent professional experience is a plus
Entrance Requirements
1. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.
2. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong in which the language of instruction and/or examination is not English are required to obtain:
- (a) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- (b) a minimum overall band of 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
- (c) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.
3. Candidates may be required to pass an interview administered by the School of Future Media.
4. Candidates who do not hold a Bachelor's degree from this University or another qualification of equivalent standard may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if:
- They have directed one to two award-winning films or have extensive experience as producers of multiple award-winning films, and
- Show proof of competence in the English language.
Programme Admissions Advisor
Michael Shen
Email: aifilm@hku.hk
Tuition Fee: HKD $336,000
The application deadline for 2026-27 MA-AIFM is 20 April, 2026.
Scholarship
Open to all applicants to the Master of Arts in AI Filmmaking & Media programme.
Awards will be decided based on academic records, professional experience, and financial need.
Applicants are invited to apply for admission and the scholarship concurrently. Only applicants admitted to the programme will be considered for scholarship awards.
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