AI Visuals for Audiobooks LIVE Classes Begin November 8th!
Intro to AI Film (for Novelists) &
AI Film Book Trailers
courses ON DEMAND anytime!
⭐ Course 1: Intro to AI Film (for Novelists) — (2 Weeks)
This is your launchpad into visual storytelling with AI. Whether you’re working from a novel, short story, or raw idea, you'll learn how to translate prose into cinematic screenplay language—even if you’ve never touched film tools before.
You’ll master the core workflow that your future AI film projects can build on: scene structure, shot planning, character consistency, visual style control, and how to guide AI models to follow your creative vision—all at a quick glance . By the end of two weeks, you’ll not only see your story come to life on screen — you’ll have a repeatable foundation you can apply to trailers, full films, or audiobook visuals with confidence.
🎬 Course 2: AI Film Book Trailers — (8 Weeks)
This hands-on intensive takes you from story concept to fully produced trailer, step by step. You’ll follow a real filmmaking pipeline:
Novel → Script → Trailer Beats → Character Design → Storyboard → Image Generation → Video Generation → Editing → Audio/Music
No guesswork. No scattered tools. You’ll learn how to build narrative momentum, design visual cohesion, blend motion, music, and pacing — and most importantly, evoke emotion that makes viewers want more. Whether you write fantasy epics or cozy mysteries, you’ll walk away with a professional-grade trailer you can use to capture attention and drive sales across platforms, and a process that you can repeat time and time again.
🎧 What You’ll Learn
Transform your book into a cinematic trailer. In this course, you’ll learn how to turn your written story into a powerful, visually driven trailer using AI image and video generation. You’ll discover how to:
🌟 Translate your story beats into cinematic moments
Break down your novel or short story into key trailer beats that capture emotion, tone, and tension. Learn how to structure these beats for pacing, rhythm, and impact—just like a professional film trailer.
🎞️ Create consistent, film-ready characters
Use Character Dossiers and reference images to generate characters who look the same across every shot. You’ll learn how to anchor your characters visually and maintain continuity in style, costume, and performance.
🏙️ Build immersive worlds shot by shot
Design your environments and world elements using World Dossiers and AI image tools. Learn how to capture the tone of your setting—lighting, weather, texture, and color—so every frame supports the story.
⚙️ Develop a streamlined production workflow
Master the process of going from script → storyboard → start/end frames → video generation. You’ll learn both the storyboarding path and the direct-to-image workflow, so you can work whichever way fits your creative process best.
🎥 Generate your own AI-powered trailer
Using your chosen models and tools, you’ll generate each shot of your trailer—building scenes, matching camera movement, and maintaining consistency from start to finish. By the end, you’ll have a complete, visually cohesive AI film trailer that captures your book’s heart and cinematic potential.
✨ By the end of this class, you’ll have a fully realized, AI-generated trailer for your story—ready to share, pitch, or promote—crafted with the same storytelling principles used in professional film production.
🔊 Course 3: AI Visuals for Audiobooks — (8 Weeks)
Audiobooks don’t have to be static. In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your narration into a visual streaming experience. Learn how to generate looping visuals, motion posters, reactive backgrounds, atmospheric scenes, and chapter-based video segments that you can use for YouTube, TikTok, or other platforms.
The goal isn’t just decoration — it’s engagement and monetization. You’ll build visuals that keep listeners watching longer, boost retention, grow subscribers, and turn your book into a binge-worthy visual-audio hybrid. By the end, you’ll have a market-ready audiovisual format that stands out in a saturated landscape.
🎧 What You’ll Learn
Bring your audiobook (visually) to life.
In this course, you’ll discover how to merge storytelling, sound, and cinematic design into one immersive experience. You’ll learn to:
🌟 Re-create the beginning of your chapters as cinematic openings
Use AI tools to generate 30–60 second animated scenes that mirror the emotion and imagery of each chapter’s beginning—turning your words into mini-films.
🎨 Design living backgrounds inspired by your story
Craft looping, gently animated visuals—like cozy lo-fi atmospheres—where your characters’ world subtly moves, breathes, and enhances the listening experience.
⏳ Build dynamic AI progress indicators
Create elegant, animated timers or chapter trackers that visually show your audience where they are in the story, adding polish and professionalism to your audiobook visuals.
🔗 Add interactive immersion overlays
End each chapter with custom outro screens that can include calls-to-action, QR codes, or bonus content—inviting listeners deeper into your story world.
✨ By the end of this class, you’ll have a complete visual experience for your audiobook—ready to post, share, or stream—crafted entirely with today’s most powerful AI tools.
Hi, I’m Ben Richardson
I’ve been lucky enough to spend my career in film and TV, working as a director, producer, writer, and actor on over 60 projects.
Along the way, I’ve had the honor of winning an Emmy, collaborating with incredible brands like Netflix, Hulu, Apple, Amazon Prime, Lifetime, Hallmark, and Discovery, and seeing my work on everything from streaming services and national television to Cannes and other Oscar-qualifying film festivals.
I love creating stories that connect with people—but I’m just as passionate about sharing what I’ve learned. Over the years, I’ve developed film programs for Career Techs and served on boards for non-profits, helping grow the film industry.
But for the past couple of years, I’ve been hearing the same request over and over from friends and colleagues in the writing and independant world: “Can you teach us how to use AI in filmmaking?” So, I finally said yes—and that’s exactly what this Mastermind is all about.
This course is designed specifically for novelists and storytellers, with three immersive courses: Intro to AI Film, AI Film for Book Trailers, and AI Film for Audiobooks. By the end, you’ll walk away with a whole new creative skill set and the confidence to bring your stories to life in ways you might never have imagined.
I can’t wait to see you in the classroom and help you add this powerful new tool to your storytelling arsenal.
Additional Instructor: Brea Bolton
Brea Bolton is an award-winning screenwriter, novelist, filmmaker, and illustrator based in Oklahoma City, known for her cross-disciplinary range and emotionally grounded storytelling. A full-time creative with a rapidly expanding footprint in genre and character-driven work, she currently serves as a staff writer for SYFY, Sterling & Stone, and several additional television projects in active development.
Beyond her screenwriting work, Brea writes for regional theaters and performing arts organizations, and produces and directs short films that highlight intimate human stakes, community, and visual lyricism. Her projects have been developed, workshopped, or reviewed through major creative institutions including Tyler Perry Studios, HBO, and Sundance—reflecting both her craft discipline and her ability to create stories that resonate across formats.
Versatile, collaborative, and relentlessly imaginative, Brea continues to build original worlds across mediums, always chasing the next compelling story and the next audience to move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When are classes and what is the class structure?
A: Classes are live every Saturday at 10 AM EST and 4 PM EST, with recordings posted the following Tuesday so you can review or catch up anytime. There will be no class on November 1st to accommodate authors attending Author Nation.
Q: Who are these courses for?
A: Authors, screenwriters, storytellers, and creatives who want to bring their stories to life with cinematic AI tools—whether you’re adapting a novel, creating a book trailer, or turning an audiobook into a visual experience. No film school required.
Q: Do I need technical or filmmaking experience?
A: Not at all. We guide you step-by-step through each stage—script formatting, character design, visual generation, audio layering, and editing—so even complete beginners can create professional-looking videos.
Q: What will I be able to make by the end?
A: Depending on the course, you’ll finish with a polished AI-assisted video: a formatted excerpt from your novel with visuals, a cinematic book trailer, or a fully produced audiobook visuals for YouTube and beyond. You’ll also have a repeatable workflow for future projects.
Q: What AI tools will we use?
A: We explore a range of free and affordable AI tools for storyboarding, animation, image generation, video creation, and audio design—comparing features so you can pick what works best for your style and budget.
Q: How are these courses different from other AI video tutorials?
A: These aren’t generic tech demos. They’re creative, story-first programs designed specifically for authors and storytellers, blending narrative structure with AI filmmaking techniques to make your work stand out.
Q: How much time will I need each week?
A: Most students spend 2–4 hours per week on lessons and assignments, but you can go at your own pace. Everything is recorded so you can revisit or catch up anytime.
Q: Will this help me monetize my work?
A: Yes. We cover ways to use your videos to attract new readers, boost book sales, enhance your online presence, and even create content you can sell directly.
Q: Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
A: Teachable offers a 30-day refund policy. Ask for a refund for any reason within the 30 days and we will refund you, no questions asked.
Q: If I have additional questions, how do I get in contact with someone from the 11:11 Media Creator Academy?
A: We’re here to help! If you have any questions about the courses, schedule, or enrollment, simply email us at 1111mediacreatoracademy@gmail.com, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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AI Film Mastermind Bundle Contents
In just 18 weeks, transform your novels, trailers, and audiobooks into cinematic AI-powered productions—and leave with the full toolkit to captivate audiences and grow your income.
Thank you, Ben.
I met Ben in 2024 at the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference where he was teaching screenplay writing and I was teaching AI. We started talking and have collaborated off and on since then.
This August, we set aside 2 weeks and worked on prompting for screenplays, storyboarding, and more. I walked away able to make just about any kind of video I wanted, understanding how shots are about 3 seconds long, camera angles, and more.
I begged him to please make this course work available for authors because we need to become multimedia creative directors. I endorse this coursework and look forward to seeing you in class.
- Elizabeth Ann West, CEO of Future Fiction Academy and Future Fiction Press.