Age: 18+
Number of Places: Post 100
Career Stages: Early, Experienced & Expert
Funding: Fully Funded
Course Type: Live Online
Closing Date: 14 January 2026 or when places fill

This programme is supported by ScreenSkills HETV skills fund with contributions for UK High End TV productions.

Introducing Soho Editors and Flawless AI's fully funded training for Post-Production and VFX Professionals seeking to incorporate AI into their future workflows.

This Training Programme is to support 100 Post and 100 VFX Freelance Professionals looking to understand the legal and morale use of AI. If you are a suitable candidate, you will receive:

• 1-Day Live Online Training and Demonstration in Current Popular AI Engines
• Course Recording and Handouts to lead you through the legal side of current AI practicies.
• Flawless AI License + 3 Draft Tokens and 1 Standard Token.
• Training Material for you to keep.

Access Funding

This funding will also assist with childcare costs for the duration of the course to ensure each awardee receives the best training possible. Please note, assistance funding is limited, and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Who is it for?

The aim of this training programme is to support 100 Post Freelance Professionals across the nation. Therefore, you must be in one of the below positions::

• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Early Career Stage
• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Experienced Career Stage
• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Expert Career Stage
• Currently working within the Broadcast Sector at a minimum of an Early Career Stage and actively looking to move in to HETV.

And, you must:

• Have at least one Broadcast Credit.
• Be currently residing within the UK
• Have the right to Work within the UK
• Have an Established Connection to the UK Industry
• Be of 18+ Years of Age

You can find more information on Career Stages as defined by ScreenSkills here.
You can find more information on Diversity and Inclusion for all ScreenSkills funding here.

What it Covers

In this 1-day Live Online Course, we will explore how AI is reshaping post-production workflows in HETV through the legal and moral standpoint, with a focus on efficiency, automation, localisation, editorial support, and compliance. Below is the course outline:

• What AI is and how it applies to post workflows
• Key AI terminology (ML, NLP, diffusion models, generative adversarial networks, etc.)
• AI vs traditional post-production software: understanding the differences
• Current AI applications across editorial, localisation, VFX, and delivery
• Tools & Demonstrations:
  • ChatGPT, Grok, Claude.ai – automation in editorial support
  • Adobe Firefly, RunwayML – creative AI in finishing & versioning
  • Intro to Flawless AI – localisation and dialogue replacement

Module 2 – Workflow & Creative Applications

• Review of AI tools relevant to post-production pipelines
• Streamlining review, edit, and delivery with AI assistance
• AI for versioning, promo creation, subtitling & accessibility
• Case studies: newsroom automation, global localisation, broadcaster delivery
• Tools & Demonstrations:
  • MidJourney, Leonardo.AI – visual ideation and artwork
  • Runway Gen-2 – editorial support and content replacement
  • Udio, Suno – quick audio generation & temp tracks
  • Synthesia, HeyGen – automated versions & promos

Module 3 – Compliance, Ethics & Broadcaster Standards

• Compliance considerations for AI-generated or AI-assisted content
• Copyright & intellectual property: managing rights and ownership
• Broadcasters’ policies (BBC, Netflix, ITV, Ofcom) and required workflows
• When and how to disclose AI usage in editorial & delivery
• Protecting yourself and clients: contracts, IP rights, liability
• Tools & Resources:
  • Overview of UK & EU AI regulations
  • Broadcaster & industry ethical guidelines

Module 4 – Hands-On Practice & Future Outlook

• Hands-on practical exercises with selected AI tools
  • Generate editorial scripts with ChatGPT
  • Create alternative artwork with MidJourney
  • Edit or replace content with RunwayML
  • Use Flawless AI for localisation workflows
• Group project: build an AI-assisted promo or short-form content piece for delivery
• The future of AI in post-production: opportunities & challenges
• Wrap-up: workflow takeaways, recommended resources, open Q&A

How to Apply

We have 100 places available on this programme, across 6 Live Online Sessions. Therefore, to ensure you are eligible for the training, we have introduced the following application process:

1. Create a ScreenSkills profile and complete a Candidate Application Form.
   (Closing Date of Applications is the 14 January 2026 or when all placements have been filled).
2. If you meet the above criteria, you will be asked to complete a background questionnaire with your latest credit.

Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and we will reply to all applications of their outcome in due course.

Dates Available

After The Course

At the end of your course, you will receive:

• Access to the Lesson Recording for you to follow along at your own pace.
• .Flawless AI License + 3 Draft Tokens and 1 Standard Token.As this funding is supported by ScreenSkills, all successful applicants details will be shared with them, and you may be asked to supply further information throughout and after your training by them directly.

We kindly ask all successful applicants to please complete their feedback forms sent by ScreenSkills after their course. This is to ensure the continued quality of the training we supply, and the suitability of our courses.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them. Just get in touch with our training team on either +44 (0)20 7734 1286 or via email at training@sohoeditors.com. We look forward to hearing from you.