Description: This 12-hour intensive workshop is specifically designed for cinema and media educators and researchers, interested in the profound implications of Generative AI (LLMs) for screenwriting, film studies, creative arts pedagogy and research. Participants should be keen to explore both the practical application of AI in storytelling and the methodologies for teaching and researching these evolving technologies. No prior knowledge of AI is needed. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI for story generation, character development, and narrative structuring as well as critical thinking on the use of AI. We will explore pedagogical strategies for incorporating AI into screenwriting curricula (BA and MA levels), discuss the ethical considerations inherent in AI-driven creativity, and identify emerging research avenues. The workshop aims to foster a collaborative environment, encouraging participants to share expertise, develop shared vocabulary, and collectively outline adaptable teaching modules and research initiatives. This is an artistic-pedagogical endeavor designed to equip educators and researchers to lead in this new technological era.

Instructor’s biography: Tobias Frühmorgen is a film lecturer, researcher, and filmmaker. At Lusófona University Lisbon, he teaches Project Development and Creative Production in the BA and MA programs, as well as in the European Joint Master KinoEyes. He participates in several EU/Horizon-funded research projects, including filmterm, future.film.education, ReSTART, C-Accelerate, Cyanotypes, Crescine, RIT, and Wire. Since 2020, he has contributed to the curriculum, pedagogy, and artistic research development of FilmEU, and teaches in the “Pathfinder Joint International BA in Film”. Tobias supervises international film projects, coordinated a joint research initiative on GenAI, and oversees the FilmEU Micro-Credentials Academy. He also works as a screenplay story analyst, is a certified Green Consultant, co-leads a sustainability course at Lusófona University, and serves on the CILECT Committee for Sustainability. He is completing his scientific-artistic PhD on AI and Screenwriting at Filmuniversity Babelsberg.

Duration: 12 hours (3x4hr sessions)  Dates & time: 12, 13, 14 January 2026 from 4pm to 8pm (Beirut time) Language: English  Place: Online workshop Group number: 15 participants  Eligibility:  Educators and researchers in film and media arts. No prior AI knowledge needed. Workshop fees: 100USD 
Course Outline: 
January 12: Challenges of AI in film education and research January 13: Approaches and Concept of GenAI (LLMs) with case studies and exercises January 14: Writing Stories and Concepts with exercises   
Submission deadline: 5th of January 2026 at 12pm (Beirut time).

For more info, please reach out to yara.nashawaty@usj.edu.lb