You've heard the noise about AI. Some say it'll revolutionise everything. Others say it'll destroy the industry. The truth is somewhere in between.
AI isn't going away. How you use it or whether you use it at all is completely up to you.
Most conversations about AI treat it like a productivity hack. "Write faster! Create more!" That's not what you need.
You're trying to make meaningful work, earn a decent living, and protect your ideas without compromising your craft. AI FOR FILMMAKERS and the AI PROMPT PLAYBOOK are guides about understanding AI on your terms. Not tech company hype.
A nuanced conversation about how to approach AI without losing your voice, your rights, or your income. What's Inside:
The Landscape: What's happening with AI in film and TV right now.
Practical Applications: Where AI can help your work. And where it can't. An honest breakdown.
The Ethics: Your rights, your data, your ownership. The questions you need to ask before you use any tool.
Building Your Practice: How to integrate these tools (or not) into your working life in a way that feels right for you.
The Future: What's coming. What might change. How to stay informed and adaptable without losing the plot.
Essential. Practical. No jargon. Buy it. Read it. Know exactly where you stand with AI.
Afia Nkrumah is a writer and director. An Edinburgh TV Festival visionary talent, her directing credits include:
Call The Midwife, Coronation Street, and EastEnders.
Afia has five years hands-on experience as a trusted tester for Google Labs, testing nascent versions of AI tools such as Gemini and ImageFX, and is currently trialling a confidential new project for Google Labs.
Afia’s work sits at the crossroads of AI and storytelling, with a sharp focus on the ethical questions around AI, creativity and representation.
Having read your book AI For Filmmakers, I now feel much more comfortable with the idea of looking at how AI might impact my processes, good and bad without anxiety.
Thank you.
Kole Onis
1st AD
Having read your book AI For Filmmakers, I now feel much more comfortable with the idea of looking at how AI might impact my processes, good and bad without anxiety.
Thank you.
Caitlin A.Wood
Writer
This book is a really brilliant read and toolkit for demystifying AI. I loved that you made it fun too, with lots of additional resources to explore. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on AI To The Rescue.
Stella Nwimo
Producer
It was a great read, easy to follow and laid it all out. A great intro into AI in the filmmaking world.
Michael Jenkins
Writer/director
This book is brilliant. A very clear roadmap that demystifies so much. You've simplified prompt engineering, broken down roles in a way that's actually helpful, and created a one-stop shop for creatives. Love it!
Basma Khalifa
Writer/Director
Having read your book AI For Filmmakers, I now feel much more comfortable with the idea of looking at how AI might impact my processes, good and bad without anxiety.
Thank you.
Mark Davies
Location Manager
SPEAKER · AUTHOR · GOOGLE LABS AI TESTER
Speaking topics
Every session is built for working creatives — no jargon, no hype, no headlines recycled from LinkedIn.
About
Afia
I've spent my career behind the camera as a writer and director. Stories matter to me, who tells them, how they're told, and who gets to see themselves in them.
That's what drew me to AI. As an early tester for Google Labs, I work inside these tools before most people have access to them. My book, AI for Filmmakers, came out of that experience, a practical guide for creatives who want to understand what this technology actually does in a production context.
My work as a speaker sits at the intersection of craft and ethics. I care about representation, ownership, and the artistry that makes cinema vital. Those values shape every conversation I have about AI, on stage, in workshops, and in the lab.
Book Afia
For keynotes, panels, workshops and consultancy. Get in touch with your event details and Afia's team will respond within 48 hours.
This playbook gives you the information you need to make decisions that feel right for you, your work, and your career.
Inside you'll find real world examples of:
✓ Pitching & Funding prompts to clarify your positioning and strengthen applications
✓ Social Media & Visibility frameworks to build your audience and stay connected between projects
✓ How to use the latest AI image and video tools thoughtfully and ethically
✓ Real examples from using these tools in practice
✓ Questions to ask yourself about copyright, data, and ownership
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