Soho Editors has launched 400 funded training places for post-production professionals wanting to understand the growing role of AI in editorial workflows.
The one-day live online programme – AI Assisted Workflows for Offline Editorial in HETV & Film 2026–2027 – is supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund and Film Skills Fund, with contributions from UK productions.
The initiative will offer 200 places to film professionals and 200 to HETV professionals, covering early, experienced and expert career stages.
The training will examine how AI tools can support offline editorial processes, from transcription, script analysis, notes collation and footage searching to temporary VFX, previsualisation, ADR, narration, music and sound creation.
It will also address the practical challenges of incorporating AI into production workflows, including asset management, version control, data security, copyright, licensing, intellectual property and the verification of AI-generated material.
Brian Cantwell, managing director of Soho Editors, said: “AI is increasingly becoming part of the post-production landscape, and editorial professionals need the opportunity to understand what it can genuinely offer.
“This isn’t about replacing editors or diminishing the creative expertise they bring to a production. It’s about understanding how AI can assist with certain tasks, improve workflows and create new opportunities, while ensuring that creative judgement, security and editorial integrity remain firmly in human hands.
“We want to give working professionals the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about the tools they use and how they introduce them into their productions.”
The programme is open to UK-based offline post-production professionals with at least one film or HETV credit and previous offline editorial experience. Post-production professionals actively looking to move into film or HETV may also be eligible.
Additional access funding may be available to support participation, including childcare and interpreting costs, travel and accommodation is subject to availability.
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