Google × Yash Raj Films AI Filmmaking Workshop 2026
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📌About the Event
The AI Filmmaking Workshop 2026 is a collaborative initiative by Google and Yash Raj Films (YRF) designed for India’s filmmaking and creative community. The workshop will explore how artificial intelligence can support film production without replacing human creativity or artistic decision-making. Participants will receive hands-on exposure to Flow, Google’s AI creative studio, and learn how AI tools can be integrated into existing filmmaking workflows while keeping storytellers in creative control.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Event type: Professional filmmaking and creative-technology workshop
- Mode of conduct: Offline or in-person
- Venue: YRF Studios, Mumbai
- Workshop date: August 4, 2026
- Primary tool covered: Flow, Google’s AI creative studio
- Key focus areas:
- Using generative AI as a filmmaking and storytelling companion
- Integrating AI tools into existing production workflows
- Maintaining creative control while adopting emerging technologies
- Exploring new narrative and visual possibilities using AI
- Workshop format:
- Hands-on training and masterclass sessions
- Interaction with Google’s Flow team
- Networking with Google’s AI engineering and product teams
- Optional deep-dive modules for professionals interested in applying Flow to active projects
📅 Important Dates
- Official announcement date: July 30, 2026
- Workshop date: August 4, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Who can participate:
- The workshop is primarily intended for members of India’s filmmaking, production and creative community.
- Relevant participants may include:
- Filmmakers and directors
- Producers and production professionals
- Screenwriters and storytellers
- Editors, visual artists and creative technologists
- Film and media professionals exploring generative AI
- Previous experience with Google Flow or AI filmmaking tools has not been specified as mandatory.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Participants can receive practical training in Google Flow.
- Attendees can learn how to use AI tools within professional filmmaking workflows.
- The workshop offers networking opportunities with Google’s core AI engineering and product teams.
- Selected participants may access optional deep-dive modules focused on applying Flow to active production projects.
- Participants can gain industry-level insights from YRF’s production and creative leadership.
- The workshop may help filmmakers discover new approaches to visualisation, production planning and AI-assisted storytelling.