The ScreenSkills AI Briefing with Kelsey Farish
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By now we all know that AI is changing the film and television industry - but keeping up with the trends, risks, and legislation and can feel overwhelming. That's why ScreenSkills is introducing a series of regular AI Briefings, designed to help screen professionals stay on top of what AI means for their work.
Join leading media lawyer and AI expert Kelsey Farish for a clear snapshot of where AI tools, trends and regulations are at today. The emphasis of this series will be on agility and empowerment, so you can learn how to decide when to say “yes” to an AI opportunity, and when to say “no” (or at least, "not yet") based on your values and the task at hand. By the end of the briefing, you should feel energised and informed rather than overwhelmed. The session will wrap up with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask tough questions or just discuss real-world scenarios.
In this first edition of the series, she'll go through some of the latest tech breakthroughs and major legal developments we've seen over the spring and so far this summer. She'll also set the scene for how to approach emerging UK industry guidelines and the EU’s new AI Act - including how to identify red flags.
Who it's for
Anyone working in the screen industries in the UK, who’s interested in the impact of AI. Here are some examples of whom it may benefit most.
- Producers and production managers looking to streamline workflows and navigate compliance.
- Editors and post-production teams interested in AI tools for editing, tagging, and automation.
- Casting teams and researchers exploring AI-driven talent discovery and audience analysis.
- Legal and business affairs professionals addressing intellectual property, transparency, and rights management.
- Development teams considering how AI can influence audience engagement and storytelling.
Trainer:
Kelsey Farish is a lawyer recognised as one of Europe’s leading authorities on AI in the entertainment industry. Having advised large media and technology companies for the better part of a decade, she now focuses on supporting creatives, performers and innovators. She is known for bringing clarity to high-stakes legal work involving AI, intellectual property, digital content, and the grey zones in between - whether that means pushing back against unauthorised digital replicas, ensuring AI is integrated into workflows responsibly, or just providing a sense of structure and calm.
Kelsey has been advising on generative AI since 2019. She has supported the European Parliament, the European Audiovisual Observatory, international streaming platforms, broadcasters, production companies, and talent. Known for her engaging and accessible training style, she regularly appears on national news programmes to discuss AI’s impact on creative industries. Her work is driven by a desire to empower creatives, so they can make informed decisions that make sense for them.
What it covers
- Latest AI Industry Trends (Spring/Summer 2025): A briefing on key technology developments and industry news.
- Reactions and Industry Voices: a look at what major broadcasters, studios, cultural institutions and unions have recently been saying (or not saying) about AI.
- UK Legislation: An outline of the UK's current legal framework and key points to remember
- EU AI Act: What the new EU legislation means for your work - even if you're based in the UK
- Real world examples: Two or three recent examples that Kelsey has advised on in relation to AI - and her top practical takeaway for each.
- Agility & Empowerment: Several tips and "homework exercises" to help build your AI literacy and empower personal responsibility.
- Interactive Q&A: An open 20-minute Q&A for you to raise questions and scenarios most relevant to you.
How to apply
This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘get ticket’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application.
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We are committed to ensuring all our courses are accessible to everyone. This course is designed to be as interactive as possible. Please email usf@screenskills.com if you have any access requirements and we will be delighted to help.
This session is supported by all the ScreenSkills Skills Funds, which invest in training for the workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies.
This course would normally cost participants to attend, but thanks to this support, we are able to offer it to you for free. If you fail to attend, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.