Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography at Creative Hut Academy. Cinematic AI-generated visual.

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Professional Diploma 2026-27

Professional Diploma · 2026-27

AI Filmmaking &
Digital
Cinematography.

One year. Master AI as a visual creator.

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1 year residential Kerala, India College Diploma + KGTE + NCVET

Course Snapshot

The best AI filmmaking course in India.

A one year residential diploma at Creative Hut Academy. The only AI filmmaking school in India where every student earns a credit on a feature film headed for theatres, OTT, and festivals.

1 Year

Residential
Mon to Fri

44 wks

Of teaching
2 semesters

12+

AI tools
hands on

3 langs

English
Hindi, Malayalam

100% Placement Support Class 12 or above Hostel, Boys and Girls

Who You Become

Five careers. One AI filmmaking diploma.

Photography is the foundation. AI is the multiplier. You graduate ready to work as any of these.

Photography

Indoor + Outdoor

Cinematography

Docs + Short Film

Drone & Gimbal

Aerial + Movement

Video Editing

Premiere + DaVinci

CORE

AI Filmmaking

Story to Screen

Syllabus

What you'll learn in the AI filmmaking diploma.

Two semesters. Foundation first, then cinematic mastery. Each module builds on the last.

PDAC101 Visual Foundation & Photography

Build the photographic eye. Composition, exposure, lens psychology, and narrative photography. Daily image practice across portrait, landscape, street, product, and travel.

PDAC102 Lighting Design & Studio Practice

Master direction, quality, intensity, and colour of light. Natural light, three-point and four-point setups, product and still life, cinematic looks. Translates directly to better AI prompting.

PDAC103 Digital Cinematography I, Camera and Movement

Operate cinema-capable cameras for video. Frame rate, shutter angle, codec, log profiles. Handheld, tripod, and slider movement. Reels and short-form video coverage techniques.

PDAC104 AI Image Generation, Prompt Craft & AI Content

Master prompt craft, character consistency, cinematic AI image generation, ad creatives, and short-form social content. Photography literacy from PDAC101 and PDAC102 transfers directly to better prompting.

PDAC105 Video Editing I, Adobe Premiere Pro

Cut clean, fast, platform-aware edits in Premiere Pro. Edit logic, rhythm, transitions, basic colour, sound mix. Export for Instagram, YouTube, OTT, and broadcast.

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THE CAPSTONE

Get a credit on a real AI feature film.

Every batch at Creative Hut Academy produces a full AI feature film headed for theatres, OTT, and festivals. Following the world's first AI feature film Rising Embers, your batch makes the next one.

Know the Movie

No other AI filmmaking school in India can offer this. You leave with a real credit on a real film.

Tools

The software you'll master in the AI filmmaking course.

Hands-on training across the entire AI to cinema workflow.

AI Software

Image, video, voice, motion, sound

Claude

Magnific

Higgsfield

Kling

Seedance

Runway ML

ElevenLabs

Suno

Design & Video Software

Edit, grade, finish

Photoshop

Lightroom

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Note: Technology changes daily. Tools may vary according to industry requirements.

Student Work

See what our students make.

Real portfolios from past batches. Photography, AI work, short films, and documentary projects.

Wildlife photography by Creative Hut Academy students

Photography Wildlife

AI Filmmaking Student Projects

Documentary Kaam Aur Kahaani

Short film by Alen, Creative Hut Academy student

Short Film Alen's Solo

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Placement Support

We don't just teach. We help you find your place.

Placement support is built into the diploma. Not an after-thought.

Portfolio & Showreel

Faculty-mentored, industry-standard portfolio and showreel preparation before you step out.

Career Counselling

One-on-one guidance on the path that fits you. Studio role, freelance, or your own practice.

Industry Introductions

Referrals across film, ad, OTT, content, and creative studios where we have alumni and mentors.

Creator Path Support

For students who want to freelance, build a brand, or grow as independent content creators.

In Their Own Words

From the students who made Rising Embers.

Twenty students. Four months. The world's first AI feature film made inside a film school.

Certain shots were regenerated fifteen, twenty times. Consistency was never optional. Every asset, every character, every environment across every shot.

Jyotiraditya Patil

AI Cinematographer . Rising Embers

There was no location audio. No live recording. Every sound in this film was built in AI. That was terrifying and exciting at the same time.

Aditya Sathiyaraj

Sound Designer . Rising Embers

When I started assembling the cut, I did not realise how far we had come until I saw it all together. We built something none of us had ever done before.

Mahi

Editor . Rising Embers

See the full Rising Embers story

Course Fees

Transparent. All-inclusive. No surprises.

Here's what you actually pay for the AI filmmaking diploma.

TOTAL . ALL-INCLUSIVE . 1 YEAR

Tuition + Hostel + Food + Registration + Caution Deposit + GST

₹4,13,498

Full Breakdown

Item Base GST 18% Total

Registration ₹5,555 ₹1,000 ₹6,555

Tuition Fee ₹2,51,646 ₹45,297 ₹2,96,943

Hostel & Food ₹1,00,000 . ₹1,00,000

Caution Deposit (refundable) ₹10,000 . ₹10,000

TOTAL ₹4,13,498

5 Instalments (Including GST)

1ST . ADMISSION

₹50,000

2ND

₹1,23,472

3RD

₹60,000

4TH

₹1,23,472

5TH

₹50,000

What you bring: Your own laptop and software subscriptions. The camera is optional and helpful but not compulsory. Meals are served Mon to Fri. Production costs and optional tours are additional. Exam fees additional. College produces a final feature film only. Other than classwork and individual portfolio, students need to subscribe to their own production resources.

Faculty + Campus

Who teaches you. Where you'll live.

Two things that decide if a film school is worth the year.

Faculty & Mentors

Abin Alex and Anu Joseph lead the diploma as resident mentors. Industry professionals run focused workshops on cinematography, screenplay, sound, and drone work.

Meet our Gurus

Campus & Hostel Life

A residential Gurukul campus in Kerala. Onam, Diwali, Christmas, Holi all celebrated together. Live, learn, and create with peers from across India.

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Apply

Ready to begin? It's 4 steps.

Seats are limited. Phase II closes 19 June 2026.

Fill the form

Below or admissions page. ₹6,555 registration.

Counsellor call

Within 24 hours of registration.

Documents + ₹50k

Admission confirmation.

Join the batch

Move in to hostel.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the AI Filmmaking Course at Creative Hut Academy

What is the best AI filmmaking course in India?

Creative Hut Academy's Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography is India's leading one-year residential AI filmmaking course. Students graduate with a credit on a full AI feature film headed for theatres, OTT, and festivals. The diploma covers photography, cinematography, AI image and video generation, sound design, screenplay writing, and editing across 44 teaching weeks.

Which AI film school in India produces feature films?

Creative Hut Academy in Kerala is the only AI film school in India where every batch produces a complete AI feature film as part of the diploma curriculum. Their first feature, Rising Embers, was made by 20 students in 4 months and is considered the world's first AI feature film made inside a film school. Every PDAC student graduates with a credit on the next feature film.

What AI tools are taught in the AI filmmaking course at Creative Hut Academy?

The PDAC diploma teaches Claude, Magnific, Higgsfield, Kling, Seedance, Runway ML, ElevenLabs, and Suno for AI workflows, plus Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve for design and post-production. Students get hands-on training across the entire AI to cinema pipeline over one year.

What is the fee for the AI filmmaking course in India at Creative Hut Academy?

The all-inclusive fee for the one-year residential Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography at Creative Hut Academy is INR 4,13,498. This covers tuition, hostel, food, registration, refundable caution deposit, and GST. The fee is payable in 5 instalments. Production costs, exam fees, and optional tours are additional.

Where is the best AI filmmaking college located in India?

Creative Hut Academy is located in Kerala, India. It is a residential AI filmmaking college following a Gurukul model where students live and create on campus. Classes are conducted in English, Hindi, and Malayalam. The campus has separate hostels for boys and girls.

How long is the AI filmmaking diploma at Creative Hut Academy?

The Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography is a one-year residential programme running Monday to Friday, with 44 weeks of teaching across two semesters. Semester 1 builds foundation in photography, lighting, cinematography, AI image generation, and editing. Semester 2 covers cinematography II, screenplay, sound design, DaVinci Resolve, and the group AI feature film production.

What is the eligibility for the AI filmmaking course at Creative Hut Academy?

The minimum eligibility is Class 12 or above from any stream. No prior photography, filmmaking, or AI experience is required. The diploma is open to students from across India and abroad. Admissions for the 2026-27 batch close on 19 June 2026.

Is the AI filmmaking diploma at Creative Hut Academy government recognised?

Yes. The Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography at Creative Hut Academy carries a college diploma plus KGTE (Kerala Government Technical Education) certification and NCVET (National Council for Vocational Education and Training) alignment. Students also receive Adobe certification on completion.

Does Creative Hut Academy provide placement support for AI filmmaking students?

Yes. Placement support is built into the diploma and includes faculty-mentored portfolio and showreel preparation, one-on-one career counselling, industry introductions across film, advertising, OTT, content studios, and creative agencies, and dedicated support for students choosing the independent creator path. Alumni work across India and abroad in studios, agencies, OTT platforms, and as independent content creators.

What is Rising Embers?

Rising Embers is the world's first AI feature film made inside a film school. It was produced by 20 students at Creative Hut Academy in Kerala over 4 months as part of the Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography. The film is headed for theatrical, OTT, and festival release. Every PDAC batch produces the next AI feature film, with every student earning a credit.

What career options are available after the AI filmmaking diploma?

Graduates of the PDAC diploma can work as AI filmmakers, AI ad creators, AI content creators and visual storytellers, digital photographers, digital cinematographers, drone cinematographers, and gimbal operators. The diploma also prepares students for independent freelance practice, brand collaborations, and building creator channels on Instagram and YouTube.

Do I need to bring my own camera and laptop for the AI filmmaking course?

Students need to bring their own laptop and personal software subscriptions. A personal camera is optional and helpful but not compulsory because cameras are provided on campus for classwork. Meals are served Monday to Friday in the hostel. Production costs for personal projects beyond the included feature film and individual portfolio are additional.

What language are the AI filmmaking classes taught in at Creative Hut Academy?

Classes at Creative Hut Academy are conducted in English, Hindi, and Malayalam. Faculty are comfortable in all three languages and adapt to the batch composition. Students from any Indian state can comfortably follow the diploma.

Who are the faculty for the AI filmmaking diploma at Creative Hut Academy?

The PDAC diploma is led by Abin Alex and Anu Joseph as resident mentors. Abin Alex is the director of Rising Embers and the founder of Creative Hut Academy. Industry professionals from film, advertising, and OTT run focused workshops on cinematography, screenplay, sound design, and drone work throughout the year.

How can I apply for the AI filmmaking course at Creative Hut Academy?

Applications for the 2026-27 batch happen in 4 steps. Step 1: Fill the enquiry form on the website with name, mobile, place, and course interest plus a registration fee of INR 6,555. Step 2: An admissions counsellor will call within 24 hours. Step 3: Submit documents and the first instalment of INR 50,000 to confirm admission. Step 4: Join the residential batch and move into the hostel. Phase II admissions close on 19 June 2026.

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