Shaping the Future of Film and Media Through AI
Introducing the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking and Media
- Asia’s first master's degree focused on AI Filmmaking and Media
- Combines traditional film making training with cutting-edge Generative AI technologies
- Intensive one-year programme (60 credits)
- Develop the next generation of filmmakers, creative technologists, and innovators
- Opportunity to submit your work and participate in international film festivals
Led by renowned filmmakers and AI experts around the world
Oscar Winner in Documentary Filmmaking
Award-winning filmmaker and programme director
Award-winning director
CEO of Woodblock
Award-winning filmmaker and director
CEO & Founder of URUA Films, award-winning producer
Managing director of Adaptive Media Partners
Generative AI expert
AI Film Producer & Director
Award-winning cinematographer and digital creator
Digital creator and art director
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
Entrance Requirements
1. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in the discipline of film studies or media production, and/or professional experience in film and television.
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.
*Pending University approval
Scholarship
Open to all applicants to the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking and 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.
Click here to apply.
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