Xanadu Studio is looking for emerging filmmakers who want to build at the intersection of storytelling and AI-driven production. This role combines filmmaking fundamentals with hands-on AI content generation. Ideal for Assistant Directors / Direction Assistants ready to evolve into new workflows where prompts, iterations, and generative tools are part of the filmmaking process.

Filmmaking responsibilities
Filmmaking & Creative Supervision
Assist in concept development, scripting, and visual storytelling
Break scripts into shot structures, moods, and visual directions
Collaborate with creative and post teams across the production lifecycle

AI Generation & Execution responsibilities
Generate images, video, and audio using AI tools (text-to-video, text-to-image, voice, etc.)
Write, refine, and optimize prompts to achieve high-quality outputs
Iterate rapidly across multiple generations to reach creative benchmarks
Maintain visual consistency across shots, characters, and environments
Upscale, refine, and adapt generated assets for final delivery
Manage generation pipelines,



file organization, and version control

Requirements
Prior on-set experience (Filmmaker, AD, Editor, DoP, or similar roles)
Strong understanding of filmmaking grammar (shots, continuity, pacing, staging)
Hands-on interest in AI tools and experimentation
Ability to think both creatively and technically
Fast learner with high adaptability to new tools and workflows
Attention to detail, especially in visual consistency and output quality

Preferred skills (Not mandatory)
Experience with tools like Runway, Midjourney, Sora, Pika, ElevenLabs, etc.
Basic editing/compositing knowledge (Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve)
Understanding of prompt engineering and generative workflows
Experience in ads, short films, or digital content

What this role offers
Direct exposure to AI-first filmmaking workflows
Prospect to work on cutting-edge branded and narrative content
High creative involvement wit

📌 AI Filmmaker (Mumbai)
🏢 Xanadu Studio.ai
📍 Mumbai