Call for Applications: Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Generative AI Atelier

Industry @ Tallinn & Baltic Event is thrilled to announce the inaugural edition of the I@T&BE Generative AI Atelier, a groundbreaking program at an A-class festival & market designed to equip film, media and creative industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in content creation and business management & strategy.

The 5 day onsite and online atelier is codesign in partnership with Storytek Innovationlab, Europea’s flagship boutique media and content industry agency and supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA program.

Program Overview

The highly anticipated atelier offers a small, intimate gorup of participants a unique opportunity to delve into the world of generative AI and its applications across the content and creative sectors Through a carefully curated curriculum, attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and strategic predictions and workflows, acquire practical skills, and learn how to implement AI technologies in their creative and business work. The program is structured to provide a highly personalized learning experience, featuring some of the most respected experts and globally acclaimed mentors from Europe and around the world.

Curriculum Highlights

The atelier covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

• Fundamentals of Generative AI
• AI Applications in the Film and Media Industry
• The Future of AI and User-Generated Entertainment
• Generative AI and Synthetic Voice Acting (Hands-on Workshop)
• AI-Powered Screenwriting
• Power Prompting Workshops: Creating Your Own AI Short
• Legal and Copyright Frameworks for AI in Production
• Ethical Considerations in Applying Generative AI
• Case Studies: AI in Independent Productions
• Building or Transforming Companies with AI
• AI in the Region: Conversations with Local Experts

Program Structure and Mentorship

The atelier will welcome 12 participants, with two scholarships available for individuals from underrepresented communities or backgrounds. Participants will engage in both group sessions and one-on-one learning experiences with over 10 mentors, offering an exceptional participant-to-mentor ratio.

Some of the experts and mentors of the program include:

• Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba!, a leading figure in AI strategy and digital transformation
• Sander Saar, Futurist and globally acclaimed AI and media strategist
• Margarita Grubina Representative from Respeecher, a pioneer in synthetic voice technology
• Maciej Zemocjin Virtual production and AI production visionary from Pixelrace
  and other various top European experts in AI ethics, legal considerations, and workflow optimization

Dates and Location
The atelier will be conducted in two parts:

1. On-site in Tallinn, Estonia from November 18-20, 2024, during the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event summit of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
2. Online sessions on January 14-15, 2025

Application Process

To apply submit your application and a motivational letter by 4 October 2024 at: https://wkf.ms/3Mpfb3p

Application deadline: October 4, 2024, 6:00 PM (Tallinn/Estonia time)
Notification of acceptance: By email on October 11, 2024

Participation Fee and Inclusions

The participation fee of €450 covers:

• Industry accommodation for 3 nights
• Accreditation to the Black Nights Film Festival and Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event
• Light lunches during the stay
• Course participation fee
• Access to the online course portal during and 1 month after the study, including mentor chat

Please note that participants are responsible for their travel arrangements to Tallinn, Estonia, as well as any necessary entry visas or travel permits.

Join us for this pioneering, and exclusively intimate learning experience and be at the forefront of AI adoption!

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the program!