Malibu Slimm Films LLC

60-Day AI Film
Production Curriculum

An intensive 8-week, 2-days-per-week professional training program that takes aspiring filmmakers from zero to industry-ready using today's most powerful AI video production platforms.

60
Day Program
8
Weeks
2
Days / Week
16
Class Sessions
10+
AI Platforms
100%
Hands-On
About the Program

Learn to Make Movies with AI

This curriculum is designed for aspiring filmmakers who want to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to produce professional-quality movies, commercials, short films, social media content, and episodic series. Students master every stage of the AI film production pipeline — from concept and scripting to generation, editing, post-production, and multi-platform delivery.

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Real Film Production

Every class session produces actual content. Students work on live projects, not just exercises — building a professional portfolio from Week 1.

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AI-Powered Tools

Students are trained on Higgsfield, KLING 3.0, Seedance 2.0, Nano Banana Pro, Lip-Sync Studio, Google Veo 3.1, and more.

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Full Pipeline Training

From writing prompts to generating scenes, editing footage, adding motion graphics, lip-sync, and final export — students learn it all.

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Multi-Platform Delivery

Students learn how to format and deliver content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and broadcast — every platform covered.

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Fiscally Sponsored

Program is fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Foundation in partnership with Antelope Valley College, serving the greater LA and Antelope Valley communities.

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Career Ready

Graduates leave with a complete portfolio, industry knowledge, platform proficiency, and the skills to work as professional AI film producers.


Class Schedule

8-Week Class Breakdown

Classes meet two days per week over eight weeks — 16 total sessions. Each week targets a specific set of AI tools and filmmaking skills, building progressively toward full production mastery.

WEEK 1 Introduction to AI Film Production & Higgsfield Foundations
Higgsfield Nano Banana
Day 1 Session 1

What Is AI Film Production?

  • Overview of AI video technology and how it is transforming filmmaking
  • Introduction to generative video — how AI creates visuals from text prompts
  • Tour of the full AI production pipeline: ideation → generation → edit → delivery
  • Setting up accounts and workspaces on Higgsfield AI
  • Understanding the Higgsfield dashboard and tool navigation
  • Introduction to prompt engineering for video creation
Day 2 Session 2

Your First AI Video & Nano Banana Basics

  • Generating your first AI video clip using Higgsfield Generate AI Videos
  • Understanding video length, style, and quality settings
  • Introduction to Nano Banana — AI video creation for beginners
  • Basic Nano Banana workflows: text-to-video generation
  • Comparing outputs across tools — how to evaluate AI video quality
  • Exporting and saving your first produced clip
Week 1 Outcome: Students understand what AI film production is, have active accounts, and have generated their first AI video clips on two platforms.
WEEK 2 Cinema Studio Video, Camera Movements & Scene Editing
Higgsfield Cinema Studio Higgsfield Edit
Day 3 Session 3

Cinema Studio Video — Pro Camera Movements

  • Introduction to Cinema Studio Video on Higgsfield
  • Understanding camera movement types: pan, tilt, dolly, zoom, crane
  • How to apply cinematic camera movements to AI-generated scenes
  • Directing AI video with camera language like a real film director
  • Creating multi-shot sequences using camera movement prompts
  • Higgsfield DOP (Director of Photography) mode — overview and setup
Day 4 Session 4

Edit Video — Scenes, Shots & Elements

  • Using Higgsfield Edit Video to refine AI-generated footage
  • Editing individual scenes, shots, and visual elements
  • Replacing and swapping elements within an existing AI video
  • Higgsfield Animate — smart video replacement techniques
  • Continuity editing — maintaining visual consistency across shots
  • Building a short 3-scene edited sequence from AI-generated clips
Week 2 Outcome: Students can direct AI video with professional camera language and edit multi-scene sequences using Higgsfield's Cinema Studio and Edit tools.
WEEK 3 KLING 3.0, Cinematic Audio-Video & Motion Control
KLING 3.0 KLING 2.6 Motion Control
Day 5 Session 5

KLING 3.0 — Cinematic Video with Audio

  • Introduction to KLING AI and its role in cinematic video generation
  • KLING 3.0 vs. KLING 2.6 — understanding the differences
  • Generating high-quality cinematic video clips with synchronized audio
  • How KLING handles audio-visual synchronization in AI film
  • Crafting detailed KLING prompts for mood, genre, and cinematic style
  • Integrating KLING clips into a multi-scene film project
Day 6 Session 6

KLING Motion Control & O1 Advanced Editing

  • KLING 3.0 Motion Control — transferring motion from video to image
  • Using reference video clips to drive movement in AI-generated scenes
  • KLING O1 Edit — advanced video editing within the KLING ecosystem
  • Frame-level editing, pacing adjustments, and scene transitions
  • KLING Avatars 2.0 — creating AI avatar characters for films and commercials
  • Workshop: Build a 60-second cinematic scene using KLING tools exclusively
Week 3 Outcome: Students can produce full cinematic AI video sequences with audio, apply motion control, and use KLING's advanced editing suite.
WEEK 4 Seedance 2.0, Nano Banana Pro & Advanced Scene Generation
Seedance 2.0 Nano Banana Pro
Day 7 Session 7

Seedance 2.0 — High-Fidelity Scene Generation

  • Introduction to Seedance 2.0 and how it differs from other AI video tools
  • Seedance 1.5 Pro vs. Seedance 2.0 — feature comparison and use cases
  • Generating photorealistic and cinematic scene sequences
  • Using Seedance for narrative-driven multi-scene storytelling
  • Combining Seedance outputs with KLING and Higgsfield footage
  • Seedance prompt strategies for character consistency across scenes
Day 8 Session 8

Nano Banana Pro — Advanced AI Production Workflows

  • Transitioning from Nano Banana standard to Nano Banana Pro
  • Advanced Pro features: extended generation, higher fidelity outputs
  • Rapid content generation techniques using Nano Banana Pro
  • Batch video production — generating multiple scenes efficiently
  • Integrating Nano Banana Pro content into a larger film project
  • Midpoint Review: Students present their best work from Weeks 1–4
Week 4 Outcome: Students can produce advanced, high-fidelity scenes using Seedance 2.0 and Nano Banana Pro, and have completed a mid-program portfolio review.
WEEK 5 Lip-Sync Studio, Draw to Video & Sketch to Cinema
Lip-Sync Studio Draw to Video Sora 2
Day 9 Session 9

Lip-Sync Studio — Creating Talking Characters

  • Introduction to Lip-Sync Studio and AI-driven talking clip creation
  • Syncing custom voiceovers and audio tracks to AI-generated characters
  • Creating realistic talking heads for commercials, narration, and drama
  • Using Lip-Sync Studio with KLING Avatars for branded characters
  • Building a complete 30-second talking commercial using Lip-Sync Studio
  • Quality control: evaluating lip-sync realism and audio-visual alignment
Day 10 Session 10

Draw to Video & Sketch to Cinema with Sora 2

  • Draw to Video — how hand-drawn sketches become cinematic AI video
  • Tools and techniques for creating input sketches and storyboards
  • Sketch to Video using Sora 2 — turning rough visuals into full scenes
  • How Sora 2 interprets artistic input for film-quality video generation
  • Sora 2 Trends — using trending prompts to generate viral-worthy content
  • Workshop: Storyboard a 3-scene film sequence and bring it to life with Sora 2
Week 5 Outcome: Students can create talking video characters, produce commercial content with Lip-Sync Studio, and transform storyboard sketches into cinematic scenes.
WEEK 6 UGC Avatars, Motion Graphics, Vibe Motion & Video Upscale
Higgsfield UGC Vibe Motion Video Upscale
Day 11 Session 11

UGC Avatar Video & Click-to-Ad Production

  • What is UGC (User Generated Content) video and why it dominates social media
  • Building UGC-style video using Higgsfield's AI avatar system
  • Creating brand spokesperson avatars for commercial film projects
  • Click to Ad — turning product URLs directly into video advertisements
  • Writing effective ad scripts for AI-generated commercial content
  • Producing a complete product commercial from URL to finished video ad
Day 12 Session 12

Vibe Motion, Motion Graphics & Video Upscale

  • Vibe Motion — creating professional motion graphics for AI films
  • Adding title sequences, lower thirds, and animated graphics to productions
  • Higgsfield Animate — smart replacement of video elements using AI
  • Video Upscale — enhancing AI video quality and resolution for broadcast
  • When and how to upscale: resolution standards for each platform
  • Combining motion graphics with upscaled footage for a polished final product
Week 6 Outcome: Students can produce platform-ready commercial content, build branded avatar videos, apply motion graphics, and deliver broadcast-quality upscaled footage.
WEEK 7 Google Veo 3.1, Wan 2.6, Grok Imagine & Advanced Platforms
Google Veo 3.1 Wan 2.6 Grok Imagine
Day 13 Session 13

Google Veo 3.1 & Wan 2.6 Production Workflows

  • Introduction to Google Veo 3.1 — Google's advanced AI video model
  • How Veo 3.1 handles long-form narrative video generation
  • Veo 3.1 prompt strategies for cinematic quality and character consistency
  • Wan 2.6 — generative video techniques and unique capabilities
  • Comparing outputs from Veo 3.1, Wan 2.6, KLING, and Seedance
  • Choosing the right tool for each scene type in a film production
Day 14 Session 14

Grok Imagine, ChatNew & Cinema Studio 2.5

  • Grok Imagine — AI image and visual generation for film pre-production
  • Using Grok Imagine to concept and storyboard scenes before video generation
  • ChatNew — AI-assisted production planning and scriptwriting workflows
  • Cinema Studio 2.5 — advanced cinematic video generation features
  • Integrating all platforms into one cohesive multi-tool production workflow
  • Building a professional production pipeline using 3+ AI tools in combination
Week 7 Outcome: Students have working knowledge of every major AI video platform in the curriculum and can strategically select the right tool for each phase of production.
WEEK 8 Final Film Project, Multi-Platform Delivery & Career Launch
All Platforms Portfolio Career Prep
Day 15 Session 15

Final Project Production Day

  • Students produce their Capstone AI Film using all tools learned
  • Full production pipeline: concept → scripting → generation → editing → effects
  • Applying Lip-Sync, Motion Control, Vibe Motion, and Upscaling to final cut
  • Multi-platform formatting: delivering for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & LinkedIn
  • Instructor feedback and final revision rounds
  • Exporting and uploading final deliverables in all required formats
Day 16 Session 16

Portfolio Presentation & Industry Career Navigation

  • Final portfolio presentations — each student screens their completed Capstone Film
  • How to price and package AI video production services for clients
  • Building a client pipeline: commercials, real estate, social media, music videos
  • Platforms and marketplaces for freelance AI video producers
  • Branding yourself as an AI filmmaker — social media, demo reels, and outreach
  • Graduation: Certificate of Completion — Malibu Slimm Films AI Film Production Program
Week 8 Outcome: Students graduate with a complete Capstone AI Film, a professional portfolio, multi-platform deliverables, and a clear career path as an AI film producer.

AI Tools & Platforms

Every Platform. Every Feature.

Students receive comprehensive hands-on training across all of the following AI video production platforms. Below is a full breakdown of every tool and feature covered in the curriculum.

Higgsfield AI
Core Platform

The primary production platform of the curriculum. Students use Higgsfield across all 8 weeks to generate, edit, animate, and deliver professional AI video content.

  • Generate AI Videos — create video from text prompts
  • Cinema Studio Video — pro video with cinematic camera movements
  • Higgsfield DOP — Director of Photography advanced mode
  • Edit Video — edit scenes, shots, and individual elements
  • Click to Ad — turn product URLs into finished video ads
  • Sora 2 Trends — turn ideas into viral social media videos
  • Lipsync Studio — create realistic talking clips from images
  • Draw to Video — turn hand-drawn sketches into cinema
  • Sketch to Video via Sora 2
  • Build UGC Video with AI Avatar
  • Video Upscale — enhance and improve video quality
  • Higgsfield Animate — smart video element replacement
  • Vibe Motion — create professional motion graphics
KLING AI
Advanced Cinematic Tool

KLING delivers the highest-quality cinematic AI video with synchronized audio. Students master both KLING 3.0 and 2.6 alongside its full editing and avatar suite.

  • KLING 3.0 — cinematic video generation with audio
  • KLING 2.6 — cinematic video generation with audio
  • KLING 3.0 Motion Control — transfer motion from video to image
  • KLING O1 Edit — advanced frame-level video editing
  • KLING Avatars 2.0 — AI character avatar creation for branded video
Lip-Sync Studio
Core Platform

One of the most powerful tools in commercial AI film production. Students use Lip-Sync Studio to create talking characters, brand spokespersons, and narration-driven content.

  • Create talking clips from AI-generated or photographic images
  • Sync custom voiceover and audio recordings to character faces
  • Produce commercial narrator and spokesperson video content
  • Integration with KLING Avatars and Higgsfield UGC workflows
  • Real-time quality review and alignment correction
Seedance 2.0 & 1.5 Pro
Scene Generation

Seedance is used to generate highly realistic narrative scenes and sequences. Students learn both 1.5 Pro and the upgraded 2.0 version for advanced filmmaking applications.

  • Seedance 1.5 Pro — high-fidelity scene generation
  • Seedance 2.0 — next-generation cinematic video workflows
  • Multi-scene narrative storytelling and character continuity
  • Combining Seedance scenes with KLING and Higgsfield footage
  • Prompt strategies for photorealistic film output
Nano Banana & Nano Banana Pro
Core Platform

Students begin with Nano Banana in Week 1 and progress to Nano Banana Pro by Week 4 — gaining speed, efficiency, and higher-fidelity outputs as their skills grow.

  • Nano Banana — entry-level AI video creation fundamentals
  • Text-to-video generation with beginner-friendly prompts
  • Nano Banana Pro — advanced production and extended generation
  • Batch content generation for high-volume production workflows
  • Integration with broader multi-platform film projects
Google Veo 3.1, Wan 2.6 & More
Extended Platforms

The final weeks of the curriculum expose students to the full landscape of AI video tools, ensuring they can adapt to any platform in the industry.

  • Google Veo 3.1 — advanced AI video production by Google
  • Wan 2.6 — generative video with unique stylistic capabilities
  • Grok Imagine — AI image and visual ideation for pre-production
  • ChatNew — AI-assisted scriptwriting and production planning
  • Cinema Studio 2.5 — upgraded cinematic video generation
  • Sora 2 — narrative and cinematic video by OpenAI

Film Production with AI

How Students Use AI to Make Movies

AI tools are not just novelties — they are the complete modern film production toolkit. Here is how each capability comes together to produce real movies and commercial content.

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Pre-Production

Students use Grok Imagine, ChatNew, and prompt engineering techniques to concept stories, develop characters, write scripts, and storyboard scenes before a single frame is generated.

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Scene Generation

Higgsfield, KLING 3.0, Seedance 2.0, Google Veo 3.1, Sora 2, and Wan 2.6 are used to generate individual scenes, shots, and sequences that bring the screenplay to life visually.

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Directing with AI

Cinema Studio Video and KLING Motion Control allow students to direct like real filmmakers — choosing camera angles, movements, and visual styles that serve the story's emotional tone.

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Characters That Speak

Lip-Sync Studio and KLING Avatars 2.0 give students the ability to create speaking characters with synchronized audio — essential for drama, commercials, and branded content.

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Editing & Post-Production

Higgsfield Edit, KLING O1 Edit, and Higgsfield Animate are used to assemble footage, replace elements, adjust pacing, and craft a polished final cut from raw AI-generated clips.

Visual Effects & Graphics

Vibe Motion and Higgsfield Animate handle professional motion graphics, title sequences, animated elements, and smart visual replacements that give every production a broadcast finish.

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Platform Formatting

Students learn to reformat and export final productions for every major platform — YouTube (16:9), TikTok (9:16), Instagram (1:1 / 9:16), LinkedIn (16:9), and broadcast specifications.

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Commercial Production

Click to Ad and Nano Banana Pro enable students to produce revenue-generating commercial content — turning client product URLs and brand briefs into professional video advertisements.

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Capstone Film

In Week 8 every student produces a complete Capstone AI Film using all tools mastered throughout the program — assembled, edited, effects-finished, and delivered across multiple platforms.

Start Your AI Film Career in 60 Days

Join the Malibu Slimm Films LLC 60-Day AI Film Production Program and graduate with a professional portfolio, industry-ready skills, and the tools to build a career in AI filmmaking.