Online Learning Modules
Learn to Make Films, Not Just Prompts.
MAINEX ACADEMY – AI FILMMAKING
(6-Month Program)
Course Overview
A 6-month immersive, mentorship-driven filmmaking program where you learn to create cinematic stories from scratch — powered by the most advanced AI tools in the world. You’ll graduate with a complete 90-second cinematic AI short film, a real Mainex Studio client project, a full professional portfolio, and certification as a Mainex Certified AI Filmmaker.
The 24 Crafts of Cinema — Reimagined with AI
Story Writing, Screenplay, Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, Music, VFX, Color Grading, Art Direction, Production Design, Acting, Voice, Choreography, Marketing, Distribution — every craft is reimagined using AI tools including ChatGPT, Midjourney, ComfyUI, Runway, Kling, Pika, Flux, DaVinci Resolve, ElevenLabs, MusicFX, and more.
Module 1 – Story Genesis & Scriptcraft (Weeks 1–4)
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Learn cinematic storytelling fundamentals, 3-act structure, character arcs, screenplay writing, and AI-powered story development.
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Tools: ChatGPT, Arc Studio, Notion, Claude, Final Draft
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Output: Fully completed script + AI Pitch Deck
Module 2 – World & Character Design (Weeks 5–8)
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Build your film’s world, characters, visual tone, lighting, style, and mood. Create storyboards and visual bible.
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Tools: Midjourney, ComfyUI, ControlNet, Flux Dev, Photoshop, PureRef
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Output: Visual Bible + Storyboard Sequence
Module 3 – AI Cinematography & Motion Design (Weeks 9–16)
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Direct and animate cinematic shots using AI video tools. Learn camera motion, VFX integration, lighting, lip-sync, acting, and continuity.
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Tools: Runway Gen-3, Kling, Pika, Hedra, Luma, ElevenLabs, Topaz
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Output: 60-second Cinematic AI Scene
Module 4 – Post-Production & Sound Design (Weeks 17–20)
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Edit, color grade, mix sound, create music, design titles, posters, and finalize your cinematic film.
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Tools: DaVinci Resolve, AudioCraft, MusicFX, ElevenLabs, Descript, Photoshop, Canva
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Output: 4K Final Film + Branding Kit
Module 5 – Distribution & Monetization (Weeks 21–24)
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Learn to release your film, promote it, pitch to brands, build a professional portfolio, and work on a real Mainex Studio project.
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Tools: YouTube Studio, Instagram, Notion, Canva, ChatGPT
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Output: Professional Portfolio + Client Project
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Certification
Upon completion, you will receive the official 'Mainex Certified AI Filmmaker' certification.
Final Deliverables
- 90-second cinematic AI short film
- Completed client project (Mainex Studio)
- Screenplay, Storyboards, Visual Bible
- Poster, Title Design, Social Promo Kit
- Pitch Deck + Career Roadmap
- Lifetime Community Access
- Certification
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Output: Fully completed script + AI Pitch Deck