As generative artificial intelligence is increasingly used in video production, students are gaining more opportunities to turn their ideas into films with smaller crews and at lower costs.

In the past, producing a film required professional equipment and a large production crew. Today, however, AI can help filmmakers develop screenplay ideas, create storyboards, and adjust visual effects and color grading during post-production.

According to a 2026 Adobe survey of more than 16,000 creators across eight countries, including South Korea, 93% of creators who used AI said it helped them produce content more quickly. In addition, 75% reported that AI had already become integrated into or essential to their creative process. In video production, AI is used more frequently for idea development and post-production than for filming itself. Adobe’s survey found that 48.6% of video creators in the United States actively used AI for visual effects, while only 13.3% used it during the filming process.

These findings suggest that AI is not completely replacing directors or cinematographers. Instead, it reduces repetitive work and allows creators to focus more on storytelling and artistic direction.

However, concerns remain regarding copyright issues surrounding AI-generated images and videos, the sources of AI training data, and creators’ responsibility. The United States Copyright Office has stated that a distinction should be made between using AI as a creative support tool and allowing it to replace human creativity. UNESCO has also emphasized that the use of AI in education should prioritize human judgment and creativity rather than the technology itself.

In the future, the success of student films may depend not on which AI tools students use, but on how creatively and responsibly they use those tools to communicate meaningful stories.

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