AI Hackathon, powered by CapCut

Make a short film in one day using CapCut’s AI tools, with guidance from LFS tutors, a big screen screening and prizes.

About this event

Start the day with an idea and end it with a finished short film on the big screen.

London Filmworks and CapCut are bringing a one day AI filmmaking hackathon to the London Film School in Covent Garden. You’ll make every film’s core visuals with CapCut’s AI tools and edit in CapCut’s editor, with LFS tutors and the CapCut team helping you all day.

This isn’t an editing course. It’s about AI generated filmmaking: how to build a story, design the visuals and shape them into a film people want to watch. We’ll announce the creative theme on the morning, so everyone starts at the same time.

What you’ll do

• Develop your idea with feedback from experienced LFS tutors
• Generate your visuals with CapCut’s AI tools, with unlimited AI credits for the day
• Edit your film in CapCut, with tutors and CapCut staff on hand to help
• See selected films screened in Cinema A, with live feedback from tutors
• Network with fellow filmmakers and creators over drinks

Prizes

• CapCut prizes, including merchandise
• An invitation to the CapCut Creator Program
• Winning films featured in the official hackathon recap film

You keep the rights to everything you make.

Who it’s for

Film students, recent graduates, filmmakers, editors, content creators and anyone with a story to tell. You don’t need any experience with AI tools or CapCut.

What to bring

Your own laptop, with CapCut installed and a CapCut account set up. We’ll email full instructions after you book.

Agenda

10:00 Arrival and registration
10:15 Welcome, briefing and introduction to CapCut’s AI tools (Cinema A)
10:45 Planning session with LFS tutor feedback
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Making time: generate your visuals and edit in CapCut
14:45 Films handed in
15:00 Screening in Cinema A, with live tutor feedback on selected films
16:00 Winners announced, followed by drinks and networking
17:00 Close

FAQs

Do I need experience with AI or CapCut?
No. We’ll introduce CapCut’s AI tools at the start of the day, and tutors and CapCut staff will be on hand throughout.

Do I need to pay for AI credits?
No. Unlimited CapCut AI credits for the day are included.

Can I work in a team?
No this is an individual hackathon.

Who owns the films?
You do. You keep the rights to everything you make.

Who should I contact with questions?
Email workshops@lfs.org.uk or call +44 (0)207 836 9642.